ZIVO Bioscience, Inc. announced that it has accepted the resignation of director Mr. Thomas Cox and invited Mr. Robert Rondeau to join the board of directors and serve in this capacity until his successor is appointed and qualified, or until his term expires. Mr. Cox, the departing director, is relinquishing his post on good terms, citing competing priorities for his time. Mr. Rondeau, the newly-appointed director, brings with him years of banking and credit experience, as well as wide-ranging business relationships that may serve the Company well.

Mr. Rondeau, 50, is the chief executive officer of PRZ, LLC. Mr. Rondeau's term as director begins on March 11, 2016. He will be in attendance at the next ZIVO board meeting, tentatively scheduled for early April.