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Cequence Energy's COO Retires, Remains on Board
Cequence Energy has announced a management update
Cequence has announced that Howard Crone, Executive VP and COO of Cequence will be retiring from his role as an officer of the Company in 2014, but will remain on the Company’s board of directors. Mr. Crone has played a very important role in the success of Cequence and remains a large shareholder. The Board thanks Howard for his efforts and is very pleased that he will continue as a director of the Company. An executive search has been commenced to find a replacement to fill the COO role.
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