Bonanza Creek Energy, Inc. announces the hiring of Brant H. DeMuth as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. DeMuth's appointment as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer will take effect on November 14, 2018. He will be assuming the role of principal financial officer from Scott A. Fenoglio, who has served as the Company's principal financial officer since August 2017.

Mr. DeMuth previously served as Vice President of Finance and Treasurer at SRC Energy Inc. from October 2014 until November 2018. Prior to joining SRC Energy, Mr. DeMuth served as Interim Chief Financial Officer of DJ Resources, LLC from August 2013 to September 2014 and as Executive Vice President of Strategy and Corporate Development of Gevo, Inc. from June 2011 to May 2013. Mr. DeMuth currently serves on the University of Northern Colorado's Monfort College of Business Dean's Leadership Council. Mr. DeMuth is a Chartered Financial Analyst and received his M.B.A. in Oil and Gas Finance from the University of Denver and his B.S. in Business Administration from Colorado State University.

"We are excited to have Brant join the team. His 34 years of management and finance experience in capital markets and the oil & gas industry will be a tremendous addition to our team," said Eric Greager, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Bonanza Creek.  "After a comprehensive search and on behalf of the Board of Directors, we are pleased to welcome Brant to Bonanza Creek. Brant has the right background, experience and cultural disposition to successfully serve as Chief Financial Officer of our Company. We are confident that he will help strengthen Bonanza Creek, drive returns and cash flow growth, and create value for our shareholders, employees and community," said Jack E. Vaughn, Chairman of Bonanza Creek.