Big Cat Energy Corporation Expands Board of Directors
Big Cat Energy Corporation, supplier of the ARID® Aquifer Recharge Injection Systems, is pleased to announce the addition of Mark Hettinger, Chairman of High Plains Gas Inc.to its Board of Directors as an independent Director.
“The addition of Mark Hettinger to our Board provides Big Cat with a valuable business prospective that will enable us to enhance and expand our current business strategy beyond the Powder River Basin,” noted Tim Barritt, President and CEO of Big Cat. “We look forward to utilizing his experience and knowledge as we plan and implement our growth initiatives in 2011 and beyond.”
Mark Hettinger has over 30 years experience in the oil and gas industry. In 1979, Mr. Hettinger founded Hettinger Welding, one of the largest energy industry construction firms headquartered in the western United States. Mr. Hettinger continued to serve as CEO and grew the company from one welding truck to a team of over 1500 employees. In 2008, Mr. Hettinger stepped down as CEO of Hettinger Welding to start High Plains Gas Inc., an oil and gas development company located in Gillette, WY. Mr. Hettinger currently serves as President and Chairman of High Plains Gas Inc. He continues to actively serve on the Hettinger Welding Board of Directors.
