Baytex Energy Corp. announced that Mr. Ed LaFehr has been nominated for election as a Director at Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on May 4, 2017. Mr. LaFehr joined Baytex in July 2016 as President and has been an integral member of the executive leadership team, holding responsibility for the Canadian and U.S. business operations and corporate development. Mr. LaFehr has a long track record of success in the oil and gas industry leading organizations, growing assets and joint ventures, and driving capital and cost efficiencies.