Chinook Energy Inc. announced that effective December 31, 2013, Walter Vrataric will assume the role of CEO in addition to his current role of President. Matthew Brister will continue as Chairman of the Board of Directors. Grant Wierzba will retire from his role of VP Operations but continue as a Director.

Tim Halpen (COO Canada), Roy Smitshoek (COO International) and Ryan White (VP Drilling and Completions) will assume aspects of Mr. Wierzba's role. Messrs. Brister and Wierzba will continue to provide support to the company, in particular with the ongoing Tunisian operations.