IROC Energy Services Corp. announces appointment of new director

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[{"type":"text","content":"\n\n\n\n\n\n/This press release is not for dissemination in United States or to any\n United States news services./\n\n\nCALGARY, Aug. 16, 2011 /CNW/ - IROC Energy Services Corp. (\"IROC\" or the\n \"Company\") (TSXV: \"ISC\") announces the appointment of Stuart G.\n O'Connor to the board of directors of the Company. Mr. O'Connor has\n extensive experience in the oil and gas and financial industries. \n Stuart currently serves as President of Timber Ridge Capital Ltd., a\n private holding and advisory company. In addition he also serves as\n Chairman of Flint Energy Services Ltd., a TSX listed oilfield service\n company, as well as a director or officer of various other companies.\n Mr. O'Connor's appointment is subject to the receipt of all required\n regulatory approval and acceptance of the TSX Venture Exchange.\n\n\nTom Alford, President and CEO of IROC, commented that, \"we are very\n pleased to have Stuart join our board. Stuart brings industry related\n experience that will benefit IROC both now and into the future.\"\n\n\nIROC also announces that it has granted Mr. O'Connor stock options to\n purchase a total of 75,000 shares in accordance with IROC's current\n long term compensation policy. The stock options are exercisable at\n $1.97 per share for a period of five years.\n\n\nPublicly reported information for IROC Energy Services Corp. is\n available at www.sedar.com.\n\n\nAbout IROC Energy Services Corporation \n\n\nIROC Energy Services Corp. is an Alberta oilfield services company that,\n through the IROC Energy Services Partnership, provides a diverse range\n of products, services and equipment to the oil and gas industry that\n are among the newest and most innovative in the Western Canadian\n Sedimentary Basin and international markets.  IROC combines\n cutting-edge technology with depth of experience to deliver a product\n and services offering in the following core areas: Well Servicing \n Equipment, Rental Services and Coiled Tubing Services. For more\n information on IROC Energy Services Corp. visit our website at www.iroccorp.com.\n\n\nThis press release is not for dissemination in United States or to any\n United States news services. The Common Shares of IROC have not and\n will not be registered on the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the \"United States Securities Act\") or...

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