Imperial has appointed several new members to its board of directors, each having distinguished careers across the resource development sectors, and each having held prominent lead positions within a range of successful companies. Their combined experience and expertise will provide the Company with invaluable advice, guidance and support. Kyler Hardy – Executive Co-Chair. Samuel “Kyler” Hardy is a natural resources focused entrepreneur. He has been involved in the sector for over 19 years with both private and public businesses. David Johnson – Chief Executive Officer and Director. Dr. Johnson has more than 35 years of global, Canadian frontier, and Western Canadian exploration and production experience. Brad Hayes – Executive Co-Chair.Dr. Hayes is President of Petrel Robertson Consulting Ltd. Marty Wittstrom – Director. Mr. Wittstrom is a geoscientist with more than 40 years of experience in the oil and gas industry and has held several positions in technical and business leadership, managing important exploration and field development projects in basins in the United States and overseas. Peter Putnam – Lead Director. Mr. Putnam is a geologist with over 40 years of varied global experience at both technical and executive levels. Monica Rovers – Director. Ms. Rovers operates an international business advisory firm where she assists organizations to grow through her global business experience and relationships and as a Global Partner at Rainmaker Global Business Development, specializing in Africa and Latin America. Stephen Burleton – Director. Stephen Burleton, CFA, MBA, ICD.D is an experienced mining executive with significant experience in capital raising, corporate development and strategy.