Omagine, Inc. announced that Jack A. Smith has been appointed as an independent Director of Omagine, Inc. effective September 1, 2015. Mr. Smith will chair the audit committee and be the audit committee financial expert in addition to serving as the Board's lead independent Director. He will also serve as a member of the compensation committee.

Mr. Smith founded and was the chief executive officer of a NYSE company - The Sports Authority, Inc. Previously Mr. Smith served in executive management positions at W.R. Grace & Co. and with other major companies including Herman's Sporting Goods, Sears & Roebuck and Montgomery Ward. Mr. Smith recently rotated off the Board of NYSE-listed Darden Restaurants after 15 years of service, last serving as chairman of the audit committee.