Portofino Resources Inc. announced the appointment of Mr. Brian Crawford to its Board of Directors. Mr. Crawford is replacing Mr. Ken Cawkell as an independent director who is retiring from the Board but will continue his involvement with the Company as a strategic advisor. Brian currently serves as a Director, Corporate Secretary, and/or Chief Financial Officer of Colibri Resource Corporation, Searchlight Resources Inc., CBLT Inc., and Tempus Capital Inc.