James P. Rode

Mr. Rode joined the Company in October 2018, bringing more than 30 years of experience in the founding, growth and maturation of various oil and gas companies. Immediately prior to joining the Company, James served as CEO and Chairman of the Board for Core Appalachia, which he helped to co-found in 2016 and was later acquired by Diversified. Prior executive experience included roles as Vice President and General Counsel of Hercules Petroleum; General Counsel of EnTrade Corporation; Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Director of Interenergy Corporation (also co-founder); and Business Development Consultant of MDU Resources. In addition to his executive tenure, James has served on the Board of Directors of the Kentucky Oil and Gas Association, the West Virginia Independent Oil and Gas Association, and is a member of the Kentucky Bar Association. He earned his Juris Doctor Degree from Gonzaga University School of Law and a Bachelor Business Administration degree from the University of Kentucky.