Lightning Ventures Inc. announced the appointment of Kelly Pladson as Corporate Secretary and a Director of the Company, effective immediately. Kelly Pladson has acted as Corporate Secretary and provided corporate governance and regulatory compliance services to many TSX Venture and CSE listed companies since 2009. She works closely with the company's CEO and legal counsel in maintaining corporate records, managing the day-to-day operations of the company and ensuring the company's filings with the securities commissions and exchanges are accurately filed and in accordance with their deadlines. Prior to 2009, Ms. Pladson was an investment advisor's assistant for two years. The company has accepted the resignation of Marc Branson as a Director of the Company.