Profire Energy, Inc. announced the appointment of Mr. Ryan W. Oviatt as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective September 14. Oviatt succeeds Mr. Andrew Limpert, who recently stepped down from his roles as CFO and Director. Mr. Oviatt joins Profire from Rio Tinto, where he served in numerous Senior Management positions over ten years, including: Sr. Manager, Special Projects, Sr. Manager, Financial Reporting Analysis, Principal Joint Venture Accountant and Sarbanes-Oxley Coordinator, North America.