Battalion Oil Corporation announced the appointment of Kristen McWatters as Executive Vice President and Treasurer of the Company effective January 26, 2023, replacing Kevin Andrews, who plans to pursue other opportunities. Mr. Andrews will continue with the Company in an advisory role through the end of the first quarter. Ms. McWatters has had a successful career in the energy industry, serving in progressive roles in leadership in accounting, finance and financial reporting.

She most recently served as Interim Chief Accounting Officer for a publicly traded investment banking firm where she was responsible for all of the company's accounting and reporting functions. She previously served as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer for Goodrich Petroleum where she successfully led and managed the financial requirements of the company through completion of a sell-side transaction. Prior to joining Goodrich Petroleum, Ms. McWatters was the Controller for a publicly traded independent retail energy services company and a manager of financial reporting for Southwestern Energy Co.

Ms. McWatters began her career at KPMG LLP after earning a Masters in Finance and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Texas A&M University in May 2008. Ms. McWatters is a certified public accountant. The Company also announced the appointment of Walter Mayer to Senior Vice President and General Counsel.

Mr. Mayer previously served as Vice President, Legal for the Company.