Statement of Beneficial Ownership (sc 13d)
05 February 2022 - 4:24AM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13D
Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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(Name of Issuer)
RING ENERGY, INC.
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Common Stock, Par Value $0.001 per share
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(Title of Class of Securities)
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76680V108
(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person
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Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
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William R. Kruse
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1340 S. Main St. Suite 300
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Grapevine, Texas 76051
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January 31, 2022
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(Date of Event which Requires
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Filing of this Statement)
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If the filing person has previously
filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because
of §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box x
*The remainder of this cover
page shall be filled out for a reporting person’s initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and
for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter disclosures provided in a prior cover page.
The information required on
the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934 (“Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions
of the Act (however, see the Notes).
SCHEDULE 13D
CUSIP No.
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76680V108
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Page 2 of 6
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1
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NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
I.R.S.
IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON (ENTITIES ONLY)
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William R. Kruse
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2
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER
OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
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(a)
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o
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(b)
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o
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3
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SEC USE ONLY
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4
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SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
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PF
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5
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CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO
ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e)
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o
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6
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
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United States
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NUMBER OF
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY
EACH
REPORTING
PERSON
WITH
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7
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SOLE VOTING POWER
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1,014,3001
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8
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SHARED VOTING POWER
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12,925,4341
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9
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
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1,014,3001
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10
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SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
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12,925,4341
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11
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED
BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
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13,939,7341
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12
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CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN
ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (see(see INSTRUCTIONS)
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o
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(SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
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13
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
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13.9%2
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14
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
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IN
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1
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William R. Kruse owns 14,300 shares of stock in his individual accounts over which he has sole voting and dispositive power. William
R. Kruse owns warrants (the ”Warrants”) to purchase an additional 1,000,000 shares, which are included in the total. William
R. Kruse and Deborah L. Kruse own 12,925,434 shares in accounts as joint tenants with right of survivorship.
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2
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Based on 99,640,162 shares issued and outstanding based on the information from the Issuer’s 10-Q filed on November 9, 2021,
plus the 1,000,000 shares that would be assumed to be issued and outstanding upon the exercise of Warrants by Mr. Kruse, but not including
any other shares that could be issuable to others pursuant to warrants.
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CUSIP No.
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76680V108
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Page 3 of 6
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1
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NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
I.R.S.
IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON (ENTITIES ONLY)
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Deborah L. Kruse
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2
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER
OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
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(a)
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o
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(b)
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o
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3
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SEC USE ONLY
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4
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SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
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PF
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5
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CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO
ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e)
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o
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6
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
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United States
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NUMBER OF
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY
EACH
REPORTING
PERSON
WITH
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7
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SOLE VOTING POWER
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01
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8
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SHARED VOTING POWER
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12,925,4341
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9
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
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01
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10
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SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
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12,925,4341
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11
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED
BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
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12,925,4341
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12
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CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN
ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (see(see INSTRUCTIONS)
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o
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(SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
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13
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
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13.0%2
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14
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
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IN
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1
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William R. Kruse owns 14,300 shares of stock in his individual accounts over which he has sole voting and dispositive power. William
R. Kruse owns Warrants to purchase an additional 1,000,000 shares. William R. Kruse and Deborah L. Kruse own 12,925,434 shares in accounts
as joint tenants with right of survivorship.
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2
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Based on 99,640,162 shares issued and outstanding based upon the Issuer’s 10-Q filed on November 9, 2021.
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Page 4 of 6
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Item 1.
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Security and Issuer.
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This statement on Schedule 13D (“Schedule
13D”) relates to shares of common stock, $.001 par value per share (the “Shares”), of Ring Energy, Inc., a Texas corporation
(the “Issuer”), whose principal executive offices are located at 1725 Hughes Landing Blvd., Suite 900, The Woodlands, Texas
77380.
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Item 2.
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Identity and Background.
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(a) This Schedule 13D is filed
by William R. Kruse, and spouse Deborah L. Kruse who are each referred to herein as a “Reporting Person” and collectively
as the “Reporting Persons.”
(b) The
Reporting Persons’ business address is 1340 S. Main Street, Suite 300, Grapevine, TX 76051.
(c) Mr.
Kruse’s primary occupation is that of an individual investor in public and private companies, and in family owned businesses and
investment entities. Ms. Kruse is also an individual investor, through the same entities as owned by Mr. Kruse.
(d) During
the last five years, the Reporting Persons have not been convicted in a criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations or similar misdemeanors).
(e) During
the last five years, the Reporting Persons have not been a party to any other civil proceeding of a judicial or administrative body of
competent jurisdiction and as a result of such proceeding was or is subject to a judgment, decree or final order enjoining future violations
of, or prohibiting or mandating activities subject to, federal or state securities laws or finding any violation with respect to such
laws.
(f) Each
Reporting Person is a citizen of the United States of America.
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Item 3.
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Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration.
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The source of funding the initial purchase in the
Shares was the personal funds of the respective Reporting Persons.
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Item 4.
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Purpose of Transaction.
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The Reporting Persons acquired their positions
in the Shares in the belief that they were undervalued and represented an attractive investment opportunity.
The Reporting Persons intend
to have discussions with representatives of the Issuer's management and board of directors relating to a variety of matters that the Reporting
Persons believe will increase shareholder value, including, operational, financial, corporate governance, management, banking, strategic
direction, and Share performance matters. The Reporting Persons intend to engage in discussions with other current or prospective shareholders,
industry analysts, existing or potential strategic partners or competitors, investment and financing professionals, sources of credit,
and other third parties regarding a variety of matters relating to the Issuer and the Shares, including each of the matters noted herein.
The Reporting Persons may also take other steps seeking to bring about changes to increase shareholder value.
The Reporting Persons may
from time to time and at any time: (i) acquire additional Shares and/or other securities and/or instruments (including equity, debt or
other securities or instruments) of the Issuer (or its affiliates) in the open market, in privately negotiated transactions, or otherwise;
(ii) dispose of any or all of their Shares and/or other securities and/or instruments of the Issuer (or its affiliates) in the open market,
in privately negotiated transactions, or otherwise.
The Reporting Persons seek to analyze and
evaluate the Issuer’s current Board. The Reporting Persons believe that a newly reconstituted Board that includes additional or
replacement members may better serve the interests of all of the Issuer’s shareholders.
The Reporting Persons are prepared to work with the Issuer and
management, including the Board, to achieve mutually acceptable goals.
Other than as set forth above,
the Reporting Persons do not have any plans or proposals as of the date of this filing which relate to or would result in any of the actions
enumerated in Item 4 of the instructions to Schedule 13D.
As noted on the cover page, this Schedule 13D
is filed as a result of the Reporting Persons changed status regarding certain control issues.
Page 5 of 6
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Item 5.
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Interest in Securities of the Issuer.
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(a)
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Mr. Kruse may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of 13,939,734 Shares. Such Shares represent approximately
13.9% of the outstanding Shares. Ms. Kruse may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of 12,925,434 Shares. Such Shares represent approximately
13.0% of the outstanding Shares.
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(b)
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Mr. Kruse may be deemed to have the sole power to vote or to direct the vote or to dispose or to direct
the disposition of 1,014,300 Shares. Ms. Kruse does not have the sole power to vote or to direct the vote or to dispose or to direct the
disposition of any Shares. Mr. Kruse and Ms. Kruse are each deemed to have shared voting power and shared dispositive power of 12,925,434
Shares.
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(c)
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The Reporting Person received all of shares in open market purchases, except for 1,000,000 Shares and the warrants which were received
by Mr. Kruse in a public offering through the Issuer.
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Item 6.
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Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships with Respect to Securities of the Issuer.
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None.
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Item 7.
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Material to be Filed as Exhibits.
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None.
Page 6 of 6
Signatures
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of the knowledge and belief
of the undersigned, each of the undersigned certifies that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
Dated: February 4, 2022
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By:
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/s/ William R. Kruse
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Name
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William R. Kruse
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Title
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Individual
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Dated: February 4, 2022
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By:
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/s/ Deborah L. Kruse
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Name
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Deborah L. Kruse
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Title
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Individual
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