Vortex Energy Corp. announced it has appointed Paul Sparkes as Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Mr. Sparkes is a vital addition to the team and brings a tremendous amount of experience to the Company.

In connection with Mr. Sparkes' appointment, Kirk Hollohan has resigned as Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Paul Sparkes is an accomplished business leader and entrepreneur with over twenty-five years of experience in media, finance, capital markets and Canada's political arena. Paul spent a decade as a leader in the broadcast and media industry as CTV globemedia's Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs.

He also held senior positions in public service, including with the Government of Canada as Director of Operations to Prime Minister Jean Chrétien, and as a senior aide to two Premiers of Newfoundland and Labrador. Paul was a Co-Founder and Executive Vice Chairman at Difference Capital Financial and serves on several private and public boards. He is currently President of Otterbury Holdings Inc. and is an advisor and deal maker for growth companies in the private and public markets.