Paradigm Oil and Gas, Inc. announced that Brian Kennedy has resigned as a director of the company leaving Ms. Terry Rutter as the only member of the board of directors. Mr. Kennedy's resignation was not for cause or due to any disagreement with the company, but in relation to the retention of Mr. Violette as CEO and his assumption of control of the company. The company has appointed Mr. Todd Violette to be its new CEO. Mr. Violette was appointed CEO on June 11, 2012. Mr. Violette is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Lighthouse Petroleum, Inc. Mr. Violette had been self-employed for fifteen years prior to his becoming the Chief Executive Officer of LHPT.