Painted Pony Energy Ltd. announced a key addition to the executive leadership team with the upcoming appointment of Mr. Mike Backus as Vice President, Operations and Development, effective September 1, 2019. Mr. Backus is a professional engineer with over 22 years of multi-disciplinary experience in the energy industry both domestically and internationally. Mr. Rick Kessy, Chief Operating Officer, has advised company's Board of Directors and executive team that he will be leaving the Corporation, effective August 30, 2019.