Ultra Petroleum Corp. announced that Jay Stratton has joined the company as Chief Operating Officer. In this role, Mr. Stratton will provide strategic oversight of the company’s day-to-day operations, with a focus on continuing Ultra’s operational excellence and contributing his leadership and expertise to help optimize the value of the Company’s assets. Mr. Stratton assumes the chief operations role from Ultra’s Interim Chief Executive Officer Brad Johnson, who previously held this position as Senior Vice President, Operations. Mr. Stratton has over 30 years’ experience in operations for both domestic and international oil and gas companies. He most recently served as Chief Operating Officer of Jagged Peak Energy.