Carnes assigned temporary authority as Chaparral seeks new chief financial officer

Chaparral Energy Inc., Oklahoma City, has assigned temporary chief financial officer authority to Stephanie Carnes, Chaparral’s controller, until a new chief financial officer is found. On Apr. 17, Scott Pittman resigned as senior vice-president and chief financial officer to pursue other interests. 

Patrick Graham, Chaparral’s senior director of corporate finance, will serve as the primary investor contact.

Also on Apr. 17, Mark Ver Hoeve, vice-president of geoscience elected to retire effective immediately.  The company is evaluating candidates to fulfill his function.