Gulfport Energy Corporation announced that James Palm, the company's Chief Executive Officer, has informed the company of his decision to retire from the company on February 15, 2014. In addition, Mr. Palm will resign from the company's Board of Directors effective February 15, 2014. Michael Moore, the company's President and Chief Financial Officer, will assume management responsibilities associated with the office and act as interim Chief Executive Officer pending the conclusion of the Board's search.