On January 4, 2023, Trent Staggs advised the Board of Directors of Vivakor, Inc. of his resignation, effective immediately, from the Board and from his positions as a member of the Audit Committee and as chairman of the Compensation Committee and the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. Such resignation was not the result of any dispute or disagreement with the Company or the Board on any matter relating to the operations, policies or practices of the Company.