On September 30, 2020, Ring Energy, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors appointed Mr. Paul D. McKinney as Chairman of the Board, effective October 1, 2020. In connection with the appointment of Mr. McKinney, Lloyd T. Rochford, Chairman of the Board will resign from their respective positions, effective as of October 1, 2020. Mr. Rochford and Mr. Hoffman also resigned from the Board on October 1, 2020, effective October 1, 2020. Immediately prior to joining the company, Mr. McKinney, age 61, held the position of President, CEO and Director of SandRidge Energy for approximately one year. Prior to SandRidge Energy, from June 2014 to January 2019, Mr. McKinney served in various positions with Yuma Energy, Inc., including President and Chief Operating Officer.