Torchlight Energy Resources, Inc. announced that it has added two independent members to its board of directors, Mr. E. Scott Kimbrough and Mr. R. David Newton. Additionally, the board has appointed Mr. Greg McCabe to the role of chairman of the board. With these appointments the company will have eight directors; however, Mr. Devereaux, Mr. Shockey and Mr. Barney are not expected to stand for re-election at its annual meeting on December 8th, 2016. Mr. E. Scott Kimbrough is the owner/operator of Maverick Oil & Gas Corporation, and other independent entities, which he has managed for more than 20 years. His diverse oil and gas background spans 39 years and includes roles ranging from field operations to senior corporate management. Mr. R. David Newton has more than 25 years of experience in management consulting from various positions he has held with US based investment firms. His focuses have been funding venture capital, channel distribution, startups, second and third stage financings, and corporate turn a rounds. Mr. Newton brings a depth of relationships developed through decades of participation in corporate finance and operational skills developed while focused on helping growth stage entities in the oil and natural gas, aerospace and timber as well as various other industries.