Vanco reported that Gene Van Dyke, President and CEO of Vanco Exploration Company, has elected to resign to pursue other opportunities.

"We want to thank Gene for his vast contributions as Vanco Founder and as President and CEO of Vanco Exploration Company," said Olga Plaksina, Chairperson of Vanco. "Gene has built an enduring legacy here. We wish him all the best in his new endeavors."

Vanco's board of directors has tapped COO Jeff Mitchell as interim CEO of Vanco Exploration Company until a long-term successor is identified. Mitchell joined Vanco in 2003 and has held a series of senior positions with increasing responsibility. He was appointed a director in 2006 and assumed the Chief Operating Officer role in 2009.

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