Vitesse Energy, LLC, a subsidiary of Leucadia National Corporation (NYSE: LUK), announced that Michael Zoll has joined the Company as Operations Manager to further develop its growing portfolio of non-operated oil and gas properties.

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Mr. Zoll comes with a wealth of industry experience having focused the last 15 years exclusively on North American unconventional resources. Most recently he served as Bakken Area Manager for EOG Resources, overseeing field-wide planning and development. Previously, Mr. Zoll held various management and technical roles of increasing responsibility for Noble Energy. Mr. Zoll holds an MBA from the University of Colorado, and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines.

Mr. Zoll comments, “I am excited to join Vitesse and look forward to working with the team to further develop their already impressive acreage position in the Williston Basin.”

Bob Gerrity, CEO, stated: “With Vitesse continuing to expand not only in the Bakken, but also in the DJ Basin, Michael’s business acumen, deep industry knowledge, and engineering skills make him an ideal addition to the Vitesse family. He’s a great fit to the culture of Vitesse.”

About Vitesse Energy, LLC

Vitesse Energy, LLC is focused on the acquisition and development of non-operated oil and gas assets in the Bakken and Three Forks play in the Williston Basin. For more information, please visit the Company’s website at www.vitesseoil.com.

Vitesse Energy, LLCBrian J. Cree, 720-361-2500