On September 24, 2015, Ronald Verdiere was appointed to the board of directors of Royale Energy Inc., by the remaining directors. He serves until the next election of the board at the company's annual meeting, at which time he is expected to stand for election to a full term on the board. He is an independent member of the company's board of directors.

Mr. Verdiere has also been appointed a member of the company's audit committee. Mr. Verdiere began his career in banking in 1968. He was served as an employee and officer of Mercantile Trust & Savings Bank, Quincy, Illinois, for thirty-three years, ending as Senior Vice President.

In 2002, Mr. Verdier retired from Mercantile Trust & Savings Bank and became President of Hannibal National Bank, Hannibal Missouri, where he served until his retirement in 2012. Based on his qualifications, the board of directors has designated Mr. Verdiere as an audit committee financial expert.