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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