Richard F. McHardy has been a founder of several public oil and gas companies and has extensive experience in leadership roles. Mr. McHardy was a co-founder and the Executive Chairman of Spartan Delta from December 2019 until July 2023 and remains as the Chairman. Prior thereto, Mr. McHardy was President, Chief Executive Officer and a director of Spartan Energy, Spartan Oil and Spartan Exploration. Previously, Mr. McHardy was the President and a director of Titan Exploration. In addition, Mr. McHardy has served as a board member of, and as corporate secretary to, several other public and private companies.