Desert Mountain Energy Corp. announced that in its ongoing efforts to actively seek out the most qualified and diverse board members in keeping with corporate policy, Dr. Kelli Ward has agreed to join the Board of Directors. She has dedicated herself to medicine, business, politics and helping children for the past 25 years. As a leader in politics, medicine and education in multiple states, Dr. Ward's experience as a legislator and party head will be extremely helpful as the Company seeks to grow exponentially with its leases in Arizona.