Petrohawk Energy names new CFO

June 18, 2007
Petrohawk Energy Corp. has appointed Mark J. Mize, currently VP, chief accounting officer and controller, as executive VP, CFO, and treasurer, replacing retiring Shane M. Bayless. Bayless has resigned to pursue an opportunity with a private company.

Offshore staff

HOUSTON --Petrohawk Energy Corp. has appointed Mark J. Mize, currently VP, chief accounting officer and controller, as executive VP, CFO, and treasurer, replacing retiring Shane M. Bayless. Bayless has resigned to pursue an opportunity with a private company.

Larry L. Helm, with over 25 years experience in banking and finance, will serve as executive VP - finance and administration.

"I am pleased that Mark Mize will have the well-deserved opportunity to step into the role of CFO, and given Mark's history with the company, I anticipate a seamless transfer of duties," says Floyd C. Wilson, chairman, president, and CEO.

6/18/2007