Crystal Peak Minerals Inc. announced the appointment of Thomas Pladsen as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Pladsen will replace Spencer Thunell, who has served as the Company's Chief Financial Officer since 2011. Mr. Pladsen has more than 25 years experience with executive and director roles in private and public companies.

Mr. Pladsen has served as a director since March 2010, and has also served as the chairman of the Company's audit committee during that time. Mr. Pladsen will remain a director, but be replaced as the audit committee chairman.