JayHawk Energy, Inc. welcomes Thomas Ryman, C.P.A. to its management team in the capacity of Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Ryman is a seasoned senior financial professional with over 20 years of experience supporting financial operations for various leading Fortune 500 institutions and international organizations.

Mr. Ryman’s background includes initial service with Arthur Andersen & Co. and Cities Service Oil Corporation where he gained extensive domestic and international exposure to the oil and gas, exploration and development, industries. From 1988 through early 2008, Mr. Ryman developed and managed a successful public accounting and consulting practice in New Port Richey, Florida. During this period he also provided specialist support in African, Middle Eastern, and U.S. financial management and regulatory reporting.

Mr. Ryman’s resume encompasses expertise in SEC report presentations, capital and operating budget preparation, MD&A development, and SOX compliance. He has demonstrated a working knowledge of U.S. and foreign financial management and operational analysis and reporting in the oil and gas industry. His international experience has been gained in such diverse business environments as Angola, Uganda, Saudi Arabia, and the Republic of the Congo.

Lindsay Gorrill, President & CEO of JayHawk Energy, said, "As we look to grow our business, we diligently search for individuals who have distinguished credentials and the vision to help facilitate JayHawk’s progress in the energy exploration/exploitation markets. Tom’s financial savvy and energy background will help us support our business model and identify opportunities to expand our operations. He is a high caliber professional and will bring valuable insight to current and future projects. He will be a tremendous asset to our Company and management team as we continue to develop and execute opportunities within the industry and bring value to our shareholders."

Mr. Ryman stated, "I’m delighted to join JayHawk’s management team and look forward to contributing to the Company’s future development and expansion. My exposure to international operations and prominent oil and gas companies over the years provides me great confidence in my ability to accelerate JayHawk’s success in the marketplace. I feel very fortunate to have been selected as a member of the management team, and I'm very excited about the Company’s future and the unique opportunities that lay ahead."

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