Alpharetta, Georgia, Oct. 7, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On October 1, 2014, the Company's sole Board Member, Marshall Diamond-Goldberg, appointed Andrew S. Reckles, previously Chief Restructuring Officer, to the position of the Company's Chief Executive Officer. Mr Reckles will also serve on the Board of Directors, and will become its Chairman.
Marshall Diamond-Goldberg, previously President and Chief Executive Officer, will step down as CEO but will retain the title of President and will become the new Chief Operating Officer. He will continue on as a Board member.
Further, Warren S. Binderman, Chief Financial Officer, has been appointed to the Board of Directors, and has agreed to serve as the Secretary and Treasurer of the Company.
Marshall Diamond-Goldberg states that "I am happy to have Andy assume the role of CEO and Chairman as his leadership and analytical skills are what the Company needs during this high growth stage of the Company. These changes will allow me to focus on identifying oil producing assets and in the field overseeing drilling and production operations, which has been the focal point of the Company's revenue and production growth."
Mr. Reckles notes that "These changes in responsibility reflect the division of labors which will be instrumental in the Company achieving its growth targets in the most efficient fashion. I am excited to build on the momentum we have gained this summer through our aggressive development and acquisition plan. Marshall's technical and Warren's financial capabilities coupled with my capital markets and financial management skills will provide a strong base for the Company's plan for rapid expansion of production and revenue over the next year. This is an exciting time for Legend and all of its stakeholders; a stronger management team coupled with an expanded Board of Directors and a solid future with stable financial partners."
About Legend Oil and Gas Ltd.
Legend Oil and Gas Ltd. is a managed risk, oil and gas exploration/exploitation, development and production company with activities currently focused on leases in southeastern Kansas and Oklahoma.
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