Royale Energy Inc. announced the appointment of Jonathan Gregory as an independent director of the company, effective immediately. Mr. Gregory's appointment replaces the resignation for health reasons of long time board member George Watters. The Board will remain at seven, four of whom are independent directors.

Most recently, he served as chief financial officer for a private independent exploration and production company, where he was actively engaged in raising equity and acquisitions and development activities. Mr. Gregory is a member of Houston Producers Forum; Houston Energy Finance Group; and ADAM Houston Energy Network. He is also a Co-Founder of Bread of Life Inc.