Rock Energy Inc. Announces Appointment of Board Director

CALGARY, ALBERTA–(Marketwired – Dec. 2, 2013) – Rock Energy Inc. (TSX:RE) (“Rock“) is pleased to announce that effective December 2, 2013, Mr. Richard J. S. Wigington has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Rock Energy.

Richard (Dick) is a Professional Geologist with 36 years’ experience in the oil and gas industry. He is a member of the Institute of Corporate Directors, and is currently enrolled in their Director’s Education Program. Dick has a Bachelor of Science, Geology degree from the University of Calgary, and a Master of Science, Geology degree from the University of Western Ontario. He has held a variety of leadership roles in the oil and gas industry at firms including Renaissance Energy Ltd, Pinnacle Resources Ltd., Quadron Resources Ltd and Seventh Energy Ltd. The Board of Directors at Rock look forward to Dick’s contribution as he brings a wealth of geological, operations and leadership experience.

In conjunction with Mr. Wigington’s appointment, Mr. Malcolm Adams is leaving his position as Board Director effective December 1, 2013, to pursue other interests. The Board of Directors and Management of Rock wish to thank Mr. Adams for his contribution and commitment to Rock over the years and wish him all the best in his future endeavors.