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SandRidge Energy, Inc. announced the appointment of Steve Turk to the role of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective March 2, 2015.
Mr. Turk comes to SandRidge with more than 30 years of experience in the exploration and production industry, at both private and publicly held companies, including having most recently served as Chief Operating Officer at HighMount Exploration & Production LLC.
James D. Bennett, Chief Executive Officer and President, commented: "I am pleased to announce that Steve Turk is joining our senior management team. Steve will lead our very talented operations group as they continue to focus on our core themes of efficiency and innovation. His background across the industry will be an invaluable asset as we further our basin-leading approach to developing the Midcontinent."
Turk added: "I am excited to be joining an organization that has such a determined focus on innovation and operational efficiency. SandRidge has a strong asset base and is well-positioned for ongoing value creation. I look forward to working with the operations team and senior management as we continue to expand the company's leadership position in the Midcontinent."
Previously in his career, Mr. Turk was Vice President Operations, Southern Division at Oklahoma City-based Chesapeake Energy. He also held various operations and management positions for Equitable Production Company, Ziff Energy Group and Cabot Oil and Gas. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology from Edinboro University and a Bachelor of Science in Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering from Pennsylvania State University as well as an MBA from Oklahoma City University.