Adams Natural Resources Fund, Inc. (PEO) announced, that after 21 years with the company, and its sister fund, Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. (ADX), Lawrence (Laurie) Hooper, Jr. has retired. He served as Adams Funds' General Counsel and Corporate Secretary since 1997, and as Chief Compliance Officer since 2005. He was also a member of the Funds' Management Committee. The Fund also announces that Janis Kerns, Assistant General Counsel, has been appointed General Counsel, Corporate Secretary, and Chief Compliance Officer, effective July 3, 2018. Ms. Kerns joined Adams Funds in January 2018 with over 23 years of experience representing the investment management industry.