Painted Pony Energy Ltd. announced addition to the Painted Pony executive leadership team with the upcoming appointment of Mr. Rick Kessy as Chief Operating Officer. Effective October 1, 2017, Mr. Kessy will oversee all aspects of the Corporation's well activities and field operations, including drilling and well completion operations, production facilities and infrastructure, and production operations. Mr. Kessy brings over 34 years of oil and gas industry experience. Most recently Mr. Kessy was the Vice President and Director of the Marcellus Business Unit, Repsol Oil & Gas USA.