Bill Barrett declared that Randy A. Foutch resigned from the Company's Board of Directors in order to focus his time on his duties as Chief Executive Officer and a director of Laredo Petroleum, Inc., an exploration and production company founded by Mr. Foutch in 2006.

Chairman, CEO and President Fred Barrett commented, "Randy has a long and successful history in the oil and natural gas industry and has provided our Company with valuable leadership and insight through his position on our Board of Directors. We are grateful for his contributions to our success over the years and wish him continued success at Laredo Petroleum."

Mr. Foutch joined the Bill Barrett Corporation Board of Directors in July 2006. His resignation from the Company was effective August 25, 2011.

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