Oil and gas exploration and production company Patch has announced that its chief financial officer Thomas Rouse has resigned for personal reasons.

Mr Rouse will remain with the company in a consulting capacity for a transition period in order to fulfill financial reporting obligations. The board of directors and management of Patch wish to thank Mr Rouse for his dedication and service to the company.

Mr Rouse joined Patch in April, 2007, bringing with him over 20 years of successful senior management experience. He is a certified management accountant with a bachelor of commerce, accounting degree from the University of Saskatchewan.