On July 16, 2018 Surge Energy Inc. announced the addition of Mr. Jim Stannard to the executive team. Mr. Stannard will join the company on September 6, 2018 in the role of Executive Vice President. Mr. Stannard most recently, has been providing independent consulting services focused on business development and operations improvement strategies. The company also announced the promotions of three current leaders in the organization. Mr. Murray Bye has been named the company’s Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Ms. Margaret Elekes has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Land and Business Development. Also promoted to the newly created role of Vice President, Finance is Mr. Jared Ducs. These promotions are effective immediately. Mr. G. Paul Ferguson has left the organization effective August 16, 2018.