Par Petroleum Corporation announced that Chris Micklas has been named the company's Chief Financial Officer.

Micklas has more than 20 years of experience in industrial manufacturing, finance, and downstream energy. Most recently, he served as a senior executive within BG Group Plc's Chief Operating Office and Global Liquefied Natural Gas business as Finance Director. He has also held senior roles, including Finance Director of U.S. Downstream, at Shell Oil Company. Micklas' earlier career included various finance positions at General Electric Company.

'Chris brings a diverse and relevant set of financial expertise to our business that will help us continue to grow the enterprise,' said Will Monteleone, Chief Executive Officer of Par. 'This is an exciting stage in our company's growth and Chris' strong track record within public energy and industrial manufacturing companies make him an ideal fit for our organization.'

Tags: Par Petroleum Corporation