IROC ENERGY SERVICES CORP. 
By CALGARY, Aug. 16, 2011, 2011 (Canada NewsWire via COMTEX) --
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IROC Energy Services Corp. ("IROC" or the "Company") (TSXV: "ISC") announces the appointment of Stuart G. O'Connor to the board of directors of the Company. Mr. O'Connor has extensive experience in the oil and gas and financial industries. Stuart currently serves as President of Timber Ridge Capital Ltd., a private holding and advisory company. In addition he also serves as Chairman of Flint Energy Services Ltd., a TSX listed oilfield service company, as well as a director or officer of various other companies. Mr. O'Connor's appointment is subject to the receipt of all required regulatory approval and acceptance of the TSX Venture Exchange.
Tom Alford, President and CEO of IROC, commented that, "we are very pleased to have Stuart join our board. Stuart brings industry related experience that will benefit IROC both now and into the future."
IROC also announces that it has granted Mr. O'Connor stock options to purchase a total of 75,000 shares in accordance with IROC's current long term compensation policy. The stock options are exercisable at $1.97 per share for a period of five years.
Publicly reported information for IROC Energy Services Corp. is available at www.sedar.com.
About IROC Energy Services Corporation
IROC Energy Services Corp. is an Alberta oilfield services company that, through the IROC Energy Services Partnership, provides a diverse range of products, services and equipment to the oil and gas industry that are among the newest and most innovative in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin and international markets. IROC combines cutting-edge technology with depth of experience to deliver a product and services offering in the following core areas: Well Servicing & Equipment, Rental Services and Coiled Tubing Services. For more information on IROC Energy Services Corp. visit our website at www.iroccorp.com.
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SOURCE: IROC Energy Services Corp.
IROC Energy Services Corp. Mr. Thomas M. Alford, President and CEO Telephone: (403) 263-1110 Email:investorrelations@iroccorp.com Or Mr. Ryan A. Michaluk, Chief Financial Officer Telephone: (403) 263-1110 Email:investorrelations@iroccorp.com
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