Trinity Valley Energy Corp. announced the appointment of Mr. Douglas W. Strebel, to its board of directors. Mr. Strebel is an experienced executive, investment banker and tax attorney with a focus on the energy industry, where he has spent over 30 years of his career.

He is currently focused on oil &gas acquisition, development and production activities through Texas General Oil &Gas, LP as an asset owner; and, La Roca Energy, LP, as an asset operator; both affiliates of Black River Capital, LLC, his longstanding investment entity. Mr. Strebel will be responsible for leading all aspects of the investment, management and operations on the company's Days Chapel Project.