On July 12, 2016, the Board of Directors of Erin Energy Corporation appointed J. Kent Gilliam as the company's Vice President, Financial Controller, effective July 14, 2016. Mr. Gilliam, 50, was previously employed by Bennu Oil & Gas, LLC where he served as Assistant Controller since 2013. He was responsible for the selection and implementation of the accounting system for Bennu and its subsidiaries, and the development of internal audit and routine processes. Prior to that, Mr. Gilliam was Assistant Controller of ATP Oil & Gas Corporation since 1998. He performed various functions including the selection and implementation of accounting software, management of joint interest billing processes, and maintenance and tracking of reporting processes associated with financing arrangements. He also was actively involved in the development of Sarbanes-Oxley controls and worked closely on Securities and Exchange Commission reporting processes.