Dawson Geophysical Company has announced that Jack D. Ladd, a company director, died on October 15, 2013. Mr. Ladd served, ably and with distinction, as a director of the company since March of 2008. As a result of Mr. Ladd's death, the company board will be reduced to five directors.

Mr. Ladd's position on the Audit Committee will be taken by Craig W. Cooper and his position on the Nominating Committee will be taken by Ted R. North.