Rockdale Resources Corporation announced that David N. Baker has stepped down as Chief Executive Officer and from board of directors, effective February 28. As a result, Leo Womack has been elected to succeed Mr. Baker as Chairman of the Board and Zel C. Khan appointed CEO and President of the company. Mr. Khan's appointment was made with the expectation of company entering into a definitive agreement with Jovian Resources, LLC acquire a 25% Working Interest in an existing operating field Jovian owns in Creek County, Oklahoma in exchange for new securities to be issued by Rockdale.

Mr. Khan is an oil field operator with over 20 years of experience in the Oil and Gas industry. He has successfully operated, both on and offshore, in Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico and California. He has established a reputation for reducing operating costs on various projects, including a former ConocoPhillips offshore facility located in deep water Gulf of Mexico.