Board changes Odessa Petroleum Corp OPC Shares issued 15,013,254 Apr 1 close $1.05 Wed 1 Apr 98 News Release Mr Peter Tsaparas reports Dr Charles Kohlhaas has been appointed as president and chief executive officer. Dr Kohlhaas has also joined the board of directors effective immediately. This appointment is part of an overall plan to strengthen management as the company prepares to enter the next planned phase of exploration and operations. Dr Kohlhaas has over 30 years experience in the oil and gas industry with majors and independents in executive, technical, operating and research roles. He has consulted extensively with financial institutions, foreign government owned companies, and investor groups. Some of his specific experience includes: extensive international negotiations with experience in North and South America, Europe, Mediterranean, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East; 17 years with major oil companies including Mobil and ARCO; a founder of Kelt Energy. While with Kelt, Dr Kohlhaas managed an acquisitions program which purchased 80 million barrels of reserves in less than one year and positioned the company to go public in London. Dr Kohlhaas will replace Peter Tsaparas as CEO. Mr Tsaparas will remain as chairman of the company. For personal reasons Taly Keren has resigned as interim president and director. George Humphrys, director has also resigned to more actively pursue his consulting business. (c) Copyright 1998 Canjex Publishing Ltd. canada-stockwatch.com
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