On February 1, 2019, each of Michael Alexander and Graham Morris notified Vanguard Natural Resources, Inc. of their respective decisions to resign as directors of the board of directors of the Company. The company elected Patrick J. Bartels, Jr. and L. Spencer Wells to fill vacancies on the Board to serve until the next annual meeting of stockholders and until their successors have been duly elected and qualified. Mr. Bartels was appointed to serve as chair of the NGC and as a member of the Audit Committee. Mr. Wells was appointed to serve as a member of the NGC and the Audit Committee. Mr. Bartels is a senior investment professional with 20 years of experience and currently serves as the Managing Member of Redan Advisors LLC. Mr. Bartels currently serves on the board of directors of Arch Coal, Inc., Sunguard Availability Services, LifeCare Holdings and Tuscany International Drilling. Mr. Wells is a Founding Partner of Drivetrain Advisors, LLC. Prior to founding Drivetrain Advisors, Mr. Wells was a Partner and Senior Advisor at TPG Special Situations Partners.