On September 5, 2012, Legacy Reserves Lp appointed James Dan Westcott as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective September 24, 2012. From July 2006 to his appointment at the Partnership, Mr. Westcott served as a Principal at GSO Capital Partners LP, where he was involved in the sourcing, structuring, evaluation and management of debt and equity investments for public and private companies in the energy and power industries. From August 2004 to July 2006, Mr. Westcott worked as an investment banker at J.P. Morgan's Global Energy Group.

Mr. Westcott is currently a Director of each of Bear Tracker Energy LLC, Compass Well Services LLC and Peace Gospel International. On September 6, 2012, the company announced that James R. Lawrence, Interim Chief Financial Officer, Vice President - Finance and Treasurer, will continue in his capacity as Interim Chief Financial Officer until the effective date of Mr. Westcott's appointment. Thereafter, Mr. Lawrence will continue to serve as Vice President - Finance and Treasurer of Legacy Reserves GP, LLC.