American Eagle Energy Corporation is pleased to announce the appointment of James N. Whyte to its Board of Directors. Mr. Whyte will also serve on the Company's Audit Committee.

"We are delighted to welcome James to our board," said Brad Colby, AMZG's Chief Executive Officer and President. "His qualifications and expertise will further broaden our Board's expertise as we continue to grow our business and expand its operations. We are certain that he will make a significant, long-lasting contribution to our company."

"This is a great period in the growth of American Eagle's business and the value for its stockholders. I am thrilled to join American Eagle's board at this exciting stage of its corporate development," commented James Whyte.

Mr. Whyte, 54, is the Executive Vice President of Human Resources and Risk Management of Intrepid Potash, Inc., a public company whose common stock is listed on the NYSE. He joined its predecessor as Vice President of Human Resources and Risk Management in May 2004 and was promoted to his current position three years later in December 2007.

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