Royal Energy Resources, Inc. announced changes to its executive management. Richard A. Boone has been appointed as Royal's Chief Executive Officer and principal executive officer. In addition, Wendell S. Morris has been appointed as Royal's Chief Financial Officer and Whitney C. Kegley has been appointed as Secretary and General Counsel of the company.

Messrs. Boone and Morris and Ms. Kegley currently serve in the same capacity to Royal's principal subsidiary, Rhino GP LLC, and will continue with their current roles as executive officers to Rhino. As part of the management change, Ronald Phillips has agreed to resign as President of the company and Douglas Holsted has agreed to resign as Royal's Chief Financial Officer, although both continue to provide consulting services to the company.

Additionally, William Tuorto has modified his employment agreement to change his title from Chief Executive Officer to Executive Chairman, and Brian Hughs from Vice President to Chief Commercial Officer.