Legacy Reserves LP announced that, as part of the previously announced change in leadership roles, Cary D. Brown, chairman, president and chief executive officer of the general partner of Legacy, has submitted his resignation as president and CEO of Legacy effective March 1, 2015. As anticipated, the board of directors of Legacy's general partner has appointed Mr. Paul T. Horne, currently Legacy's executive vice president and chief operating officer, as the new president and CEO upon Mr. Brown's resignation. Mr. Brown will remain actively involved with Legacy by continuing to serve as its chairman of the board.

He has served as CEO of Legacy's general partner and as a member of its board of directors since Legacy's formation.