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Yuma Energy Shuffles Management; Names New COO

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Yuma Energy, Inc. has reported the appointment of Paul D. McKinney as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company.

The Company also announced the retirement of Michael F. Conlon as President and Chief Operating Officer. Additionally, Sam L. Banks, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, was appointed as President of the Company.

Mr. McKinney comes to Yuma with over 30 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. He has proven experience in the U.S. Gulf Coast after having served as Region Vice President, Gulf Coast Onshore, for Apache Corporation from 2010 through 2013, where he was responsible for the development and all operational aspects of the Gulf Coast region for Apache. Prior to his role as Region Vice President, Mr. McKinney was Manager, Corporate Reservoir Engineering, for Apache from 2007 through 2010. Mr. McKinney commenced his career with Anadarko Petroleum Corporation and held various positions with Anadarko over a 23 year period, including his last title as Vice President of Reservoir Engineering. Mr. McKinney has a Bachelor of Science degree in Petroleum Engineering from Louisiana Tech University.

When asked about Mr. Conlon's retirement, Sam L. Banks, Yuma Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President said, "We are very thankful for Mike Conlon's service to the Company and all of the many contributions he has made which have played a huge roll in the success of Yuma. We wish him the very best in his retirement." Mr. Banks also said, "I am pleased to welcome Paul to the Company. He is an accomplished executive with more than 30 years of industry experience. His extensive experience in operations, acquisitions and reservoir engineering in the Gulf Coast region will be a great asset to Yuma."