Lilis Energy, Inc., an exploration and development company operating in the Permian Basin of West Texas and Southeastern New Mexico, announced today the appointment of David M. Wood to the Lilis Energy Board of Directors. Mr. Wood is replacing G. Tyler Runnels who has resigned from the Board of Directors.

"On behalf of the entire board of directors, I welcome David, who brings substantial oil and gas exploration industry expertise and management expertise, as well as an excellent track record of successes. His career spans four decades across five continents and includes serving as CEO of a Fortune 100 company. We look forward to his contributions during this exciting growth phase of the Company. I also would like to thank Tyler for his service and contribution to the Board of Directors and the Company," said Ronald D. Ormand, Chairman and CEO.

Mr. Wood is a certified petroleum geologist and has been directly involved with successful exploration and development operations across five continents including the US. He was CEO, President and member of the Board of Directors of Murphy Oil Corp., from 2009-2012. Previously he served as Manager, Frontier Exploration and President of Murphy Exploration and Production, from 1994-2008. Mr. Wood led the upstream business to a globally operated footprint that experienced a doubling of production over 15 years. During his 40-year career, Mr. Wood additionally led Ashland Exploration as Vice President--International to a fivefold increase in production from Nigeria, and exploration success and portfolio growth globally, from 1980-1994.

"I am very excited to join the Lilis Board of Directors. Lilis has a premier acreage position in the Permian's Delaware. I look forward to working with Ron, the Board of Directors and the management to further expand the asset base and production, and improve operational efficiency while building long-term shareholder value," stated Mr. Wood.

Mr. Wood currently serves as Chairman of a private equity-backed Marcellus gas development company, Arsenal Resources, having previously held the position of Chairman and CEO. He holds a B.S. (Hons) Geology from Nottingham University in England and completed Harvard University's Advanced Management Program. Mr. Wood previously served on the Board and as an Executive Committee Member of the American Petroleum Institute. He was also a member of the National Petroleum Council and is a member of the Society of Exploration Geophysicists. His past Board affiliations include Crestwood Equity Partners LP, Deep Gulf Energy Companies (private), and serving as Chairman of Berkana Energy, when it was majority owned by Murphy Oil Corp.