CALGARY,
AB, March 17, 2022 /CNW/ - Enerplus
Corporation ("Enerplus") (TSX: ERF) (NYSE: ERF) today announced the
appointment of Mr. Mark A. Houser to
its board of directors.
Mr. Houser has spent his career in the energy industry, most
recently as the founder and principal of Symphero Energy Solutions,
LLC, an advisory services company in the oil and gas and renewable
energy development markets. Prior to starting Symphero Energy
Solutions, Mr. Houser served as Chief Executive Officer of
University Lands from 2015 to 2021, which manages the surface and
mineral interests of 2.1 million acres of land in West Texas. Prior to that, he held multiple
executive roles for Enervest, Ltd. from 1999 to 2015, including
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Houser
served in a variety of executive and senior management roles with
Occidental Petroleum & Canadian Occidental Petroleum, Ltd. from
1989 to 1999. He began his career in 1984 with Kerr-McGee
Corporation in various production and reservoir engineering
positions.
"We are very pleased Mr. Houser will be joining the board of
Enerplus," said Ian C. Dundas,
President and CEO. "His perspective and expertise in the energy
sector will align strongly with our company's commitment to create
long-term value for shareholders. We look forward to benefitting
from his knowledge and guidance."
Mr. Houser currently serves on the Investment Committee for a
privately held oil and gas investment firm. He also serves on the
Board of Directors of the Houston Methodist Hospital System and is
a member of the Board of Stewards of Chapelwood United Methodist
Church. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Petroleum
Engineering from Texas A&M University,
College Station Texas and an MBA from Southern Methodist University.
About Enerplus
Enerplus is an independent North
American oil and gas exploration and production company focused on
creating long-term value for its shareholders through a
disciplined, returns-based capital allocation strategy and a
commitment to safe, responsible operations.
SOURCE Enerplus Corporation