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ASCENT RESOURCES APPOINTS MARIANELLA FOSCHI AS NEW CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Ascent Resources, LLC ("Ascent" or the "Company") today announced that Marianella Foschi has been appointed Chief Financial Officer, effective March 1, 2026. Ms. Foschi brings extensive financial and strategic experience across the energy sector, including public company leadership, capital allocation, and broad capital markets expertise.
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