On April 17, 2018, Jones Energy, Inc. announced several changes to its senior management. Jonny Jones, the Chief Executive Officer of the company, and Mike S. McConnell, the President of the company, were terminated, effective immediately. Mr. Jones will continue to serve as Chairman of the Board, and Mr. McConnell will continue to serve as a member of the Board.

Also on April 17, 2018, the Company announced the appointment of Jeff Tanner as Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Tanner will also serve as the Interim Chief Executive Officer of the company until a successor is appointed by the Board. Mr. Tanner, age 55, joined the company in 2014 and currently serves as Executive Vice President—Geosciences and Business Development of the company.

Mr. Tanner has approximately 30 years of diverse technical and managerial experience in the oil and gas industry. Prior to joining the company, Mr. Tanner was Vice President, Exploration for Southwestern Energy. During his career, Mr. Tanner has held a variety of management and technical positions for Laredo Petroleum, Cabot Oil and Gas, and Noble Energy.

He began his career with Royal Dutch Shell plc in Houston. Mr. Tanner is a member of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists and the Houston Geological Society.