On June 5, 2018, in connection with the previously announced separation of Alain J. Castro pursuant to the terms of that certain Separation Agreement and General Release of All Claims, dated December 17, 2017, Ener-Core, Inc.'s board of directors appointed Domonic J. Carney, Chief Financial Officer of the company, as Interim president of the company. In such capacity, Mr. Carney will assume the duties of the company's principal executive officer on an interim basis. Mr. Carney was appointed as the company's chief financial officer, secretary and treasurer effective on August 25, 2014.