SandRidge COO David Lawler Resigns; Promotes Craig Johnson As EVP, Operations

(RTTNews) - SandRidge Energy, Inc. (SD) announced the resignation of David Lawler, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. The company has promoted Craig Johnson, Senior Vice President of Development for Oklahoma, to Executive Vice President of Operations. Lawler will remain engaged in his current role through September 3rd to ensure a smooth transition. The company has initiated a search for a new Chief Operating Officer.

Johnson joined the company in July 2007 as Vice President of Operations and has served as a Senior Vice President in operational roles since June 2011. Prior to joining SandRidge, Johnson was Operations Manager for the Eastern Division of Samson Resources.