On April 2, 2018, Parker Drilling Company announced that its board of directors elected Jennifer F. Simons as Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, effective April 2, 2018. With Ms. Simons’ appointment, Jon-Al Duplantier, Parker Drilling’s Senior Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer, General Counsel and Secretary will relinquish his responsibilities. Concurrent with Ms. Simons’ election, Mr. Duplantier was elected as the company’s President, Rental Tools and Well Services. From June 2016 until April 2018, Ms. Simons served as general manager of the company’s Atlantic Canada division. From January 2014 until June 2016, Ms. Simons served as managing counsel for the company’s Arctic and Technical Services business units. From March 2013 until December 2013, she served as integration manager, and from February 2012 until March 2013 she served as senior counsel for the Company’s U.S. Rental Tools, U.S. Drilling, and corporate services departments, including Human Resources, HSE, and Supply Chain Management. In addition, from 2010 through 2016, Ms. Simons supported the company’s board of directors and served as Assistant Secretary of the company. Ms. Simons joined the company in March 2010 as counsel. Prior to joining the company, Ms. Simons represented energy, engineering, construction, and real estate clients at Chamberlain Hrdlicka White Williams & Martin.