Lonestar Resources US Inc. announced that, effective immediately, John H. Pinkerton, a Director of the Company since March, 2015, has assumed the role of Chairman of the Board. Mr. Pinkerton retired as Chief Executive Officer and stepped down as Chairman on January 1, 2015 and as a Director on April 11, 2016. Previously, Mr. Pinkerton served in various capacities at Snyder Oil Corporation for twelve years, including the position of Senior Vice President. Mr. Pinkerton has experience in the management, acquisition and divestiture of oil and gas properties—including related corporate financing activities—hedging, risk analysis and the evaluation of drilling programs.