Ultra Petroleum Corp. announced that its Board of Directors is promoting Garland R. Shaw to Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective August 1, 2014, and that Marshall (Mark) D. Smith, the current Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, is resigning to accept a new position at a larger company. Mr. Smith will continue in his current role until August 1, 2014 to assist with second quarter financial reporting.

Since joining Ultra Petroleum in 2006 as Corporate Controller, Mr. Shaw has earned roles with increasing leadership and responsibility, including his promotion to the executive leadership team as Vice President and Controller in 2013.