HOUSTON, April 16, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Rock Energy Resources, Inc. (OTCBB:RCKE), a producer engaged in the exploration, development and production of crude oil and natural gas, today announced the appointment of two new independent directors, J.D. McGraw and Tim R. Lindsay, to the company's board of directors.
J.D. McGraw has over 25 years experience in all stages of business development, including large-scale roll-ups, and has held numerous positions including founder, CEO and president in a wide range of business sectors including the oil & gas industry. He currently serves as Vice Chairman of the Board of Nova Biosource Fuels.
Tim Lindsey has over 30 years of technical and executive leadership expertise in global exploration, production, technology, and business development. He is currently a Director and interim President/Chief Executive Officer of Daybreak Oil and Gas Corporation and also serves as a Director for Challenger Energy Corporation, a Calgary-based oil and gas company. Since March, 2005, Mr. Lindsey has been a Principal of Lindsey Energy and Natural Resources, a private consulting firm specializing in energy and mining industry issues.
"I feel that with the addition of both J.D. McGraw and Tim Lindsey, we are putting together a board that can offer the company a wealth of Oil and Gas knowledge and experience," said CEO of Rock Energy Resources, Rocky Emery.
About Rock Energy Resources, Inc.
Originally formed in April of 2004 as Rock Energy Partners LP, Rock Energy Resources, Inc., is an oil and gas company based in Houston, Texas, that seeks out untapped, onshore natural gas and crude oil resources using cutting-edge 3D technologies. Rock Energy Resources, Inc., currently produces and sells natural gas and crude oil from two locations: the Wilcox trend in Colorado County, Texas, and the Monterey Formation in Santa Barbara County, California.
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