W&T Offshore Announces Appointment of General Counsel

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W&T Offshore (NYSE: WTI) has appointed George J. Hittner as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, effective September 1, 2024. Hittner brings over 20 years of legal, corporate, and legislative experience from both public and private sectors. His background includes founding his own law firm, serving as general counsel at American Traffic Solutions (now Verra Mobility , NASDAQ: VRRM), and working as a White House appointee at the U.S. Department of Labor and Transportation. Hittner holds degrees from Texas A&M University, The University of Texas, and The University of Virginia. CEO Tracy W. Krohn expressed excitement about Hittner joining the executive team, citing his extensive experience as an asset for W&T's strategic goals.

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• Appointment of experienced legal professional as General Counsel
• New executive brings diverse background in law, corporate affairs, and government relations
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HOUSTON, Sept. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- W&T Offshore, Inc. (NYSE: WTI) (“W&T” or the “Company”) today announced the appointment of George J. Hittner as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, effective September 1, 2024. Mr. Hittner brings a unique and extensive combination of legal, corporate and legislative experience in both the public and private sectors.

Tracy W. Krohn, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “We are excited to have George join our executive team at W&T. His twenty-plus years serving as an attorney in law firms, as general counsel, and in government will help continue to propel W&T’s strategic goals.”

Before founding his own law firm in 2017, Mr. Hittner worked as general counsel, corporate secretary, and senior vice president for governmental relations at Mesa, Arizona-based American Traffic Solutions, Inc. (“ATS”) (now Verra Mobility Corporation, NASDAQ: VRRM), the North American market leader in traffic photo enforcement safety equipment. At ATS, Mr. Hittner managed the company’s full spectrum of legal and legislative affairs, including supervising external law firms and external consultants and lobbyists across numerous states, territories, and Canadian provinces. Included amongst his achievements, Mr. Hittner was named “Litigator of the Year” in 2013 by the Arizona chapter, Association of Corporate Counsel.

Mr. Hittner has also worked as a White House appointee at both the U.S. Department of Labor and U.S. Department of Transportation. Earlier in his career, Mr. Hittner worked for a major Texas-based law firm, where his focus was business litigation and employment and labor law. A native Texan, Mr. Hittner is an Eagle Scout and has been active on both the local and national levels with the Boy Scouts of America. He is also the founder of the Houston Firefighters Foundation as well as the Wentworth Military Academy Museum.

Mr. Hittner received a Bachelor of Science degree from Texas A&M University, a Juris Doctor degree from The University of Texas School of Law, a Master of Public Affairs from The University of Texas Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs, and a Master of Business Administration from The University of Virginia Darden School of Business.

About W&T Offshore

W&T Offshore, Inc. is an independent oil and natural gas producer with operations offshore in the Gulf of Mexico and has grown through acquisitions, exploration and development. As of June 30, 2024, the Company had working interests in 63 fields in federal and state waters (which include 55 fields in federal waters and eight in state waters). The Company has under lease approximately 678,100 gross acres (520.400 net acres) spanning across the outer continental shelf off the coasts of Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi and Alabama, with approximately 519,000 gross acres on the conventional shelf, approximately 153,500 gross acres in the deepwater and 5,600 gross acres in Alabama state waters. A majority of the Company’s daily production is derived from wells it operates. For more information on W&T, please visit the Company’s website at www.wtoffshore.com.

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FAQ

Who is the new General Counsel of W&T Offshore (WTI)?

George J. Hittner has been appointed as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of W&T Offshore (WTI), effective September 1, 2024.

What is George J. Hittner's background before joining W&T Offshore (WTI)?

Hittner has over 20 years of experience, including founding his own law firm, serving as general counsel at American Traffic Solutions, and working as a White House appointee at the U.S. Department of Labor and Transportation.

When did George J. Hittner join W&T Offshore (WTI) as General Counsel?

George J. Hittner joined W&T Offshore (WTI) as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary on September 1, 2024.

What educational qualifications does George J. Hittner bring to W&T Offshore (WTI)?

Hittner holds a Bachelor of Science from Texas A&M University, a Juris Doctor and Master of Public Affairs from The University of Texas, and an MBA from The University of Virginia Darden School of Business.