HOWARD A. NEVINS PRESIDENT-GEOLOGIST Howard A. Nevins is president of Trey Exploration, Inc. and has been since it was incorporated in 1987. Mr. Nevins has a B.S. degree in geology from Western Michigan University, with numerous hours worked towards a Masters in Business Administration. He has owned and operated a number of successful businesses in varied segments of the economy (American Enviro-Services, Inc., Midwest Custom Chemicals, Inc., Quality Environmental Laboratories, LLC., General Signals, Inc., Signature Holdings, LLC.).

Mr Nevins holds a number of professional certifications and associations memberships, including: Certified Professional Geologist, Indiana #578 Certified Professional Geologist, Kentucky #337 Registered Professional Geologist, Tennessee #4718 Licensed Professional Geologist, Illinois #196-000374 President, Indiana Oil and Gas Association (2006-2008) Board of Directors, Independent Oil Producers of America Past Chairman, American Petroleum Institute, Illinois Basin Chapter (Meritorious Service Award) Past Chairman, Society of Petroleum Engineers, Illinois Basin Chapter Past President, Indiana-Kentucky Geological Society Past Board Member, Indiana Advisory Council, (Indiana Dept. of Natural Resources) Kentucky Colonel, Commonwealth of Kentucky Former Vice President and Board Member for U.S. Energy Systems, with operations in Sweden, Canada, and U.S., head of operations of gas to electricity projects, biomass to electricity, and geothermal. President, Redevelopment Commission of Warrick County, Indiana (2006-2007) Executive Committee, Economic Development Coalition of S.W. Indiana.

GENERAL Mr. Nevins was previously special projects and development geologist for Ashland Petroleum (Marathon-Ashland) for the Central United States. He has extensive exploration and production experience throughout the U.S. and several other countries. Exploration experience includes seismic confirmation of subsurface anomalies, satellite imagery, soil gas geochemistry, fracture studies, and subsurface interpretations. Trey Exploration personnel have experience in all aspects of oilfield exploration. TEI has on staff leasing personnel who can lease prospects that are generated in-house or identified by other consulting companies. The staff exploration geologists generate and develop ideas and prospects using proprietary exploration information and data available to the general public. Prospects submitted by independent explorationists are evaluated by TEI staff for geologic and economic merit. Subcontracted independent drilling contractors perform drilling activities. Completion activities utilize local and/or national contractors to perform completion specifications designed by TEI staff. Oil and gas production is sold to the highest paying pipeline or refining company in the area where the reserves are located. Enhanced oil recovery projects utilize a combination of full time staff and subcontracted consultants. These projects include deepening of existing producing wells (or fields), as well as initiating or extending waterflood or other secondary recovery.  In- field drilling of existing fields and extension of those fields using seismic technology is a strong area of interest and emphasis for TEI staff.

BRIAN J. POPE – PETROLEUM GEOLOGIST Brian J. Pope has been a Petroleum Geologist with Trey Exploration, Inc. since 2005. His responsibilities consist of prospect generation, coordination of leasing activities with land department and subcontractors, well site oversight, and field operation coordination. Mr. Pope has a Masters of Science in Geology from Saint Louis University. His undergraduate degree is a Bachelors of Science in Applied Physics with a minor in Earth and Atmospheric Sciences from Purdue University. His professional associations include: Member, Geological Society of America Member, American Geophysical Union Member, American Association of Professional Landmen Member, Indiana Oil and Gas Association Independent Oil Producers Association GENERAL Mr. Pope is currently focusing most of his exploration efforts in the Illinois Basin, and will continue to do so for the near future. He performs prospect evaluations submitted by other parties for potential investment in several areas.