Scott McNeill joins Infinity Natural Resources (NYSE: INR) board
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Infinity Natural Resources, Inc. appointed Scott McNeill to its Board of Directors, effective immediately, to fill a vacancy and serve through the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. He was also named to the Board’s Audit Committee.
McNeill brings more than two decades of experience in the energy sector, including roles as CEO, CFO and director at public and private companies, plus 15 years in energy investment banking. The Board determined he is an independent director under New York Stock Exchange standards and Exchange Act rules. He will receive the company’s standard non-employee director compensation and is covered by existing directors’ and officers’ liability insurance and a standard indemnification agreement.
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8-K Event Classification
3 items: 5.02, 7.01, 9.01
3 items
Item 5.02
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers
Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
Item 7.01
Regulation FD Disclosure
Disclosure
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Terms
Emerging growth company, directors’ and officers’ liability insurance, indemnification agreement, independent director, +1 more
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Emerging growth company regulatory
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An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.
directors’ and officers’ liability insurance financial
"the Company purchases and maintains directors’ and officers’ liability insurance for, and provides indemnification to, each member of the Board"
indemnification agreement regulatory
"the Company and Mr. McNeill entered into the Company’s standard indemnification agreement for directors"
An indemnification agreement is a contract in which one party promises to cover losses, costs, or legal claims that another party might face, acting like a tailored safety net or private insurance policy. For investors, it matters because such agreements shift potential financial risk away from a company or its officers and onto the indemnifier, which can affect a company’s future liabilities, cash flow and how risky the investment appears during deal-making or litigation.
independent director regulatory
"The Board affirmatively determined that Mr. McNeill is an independent director within the meaning of the New York Stock Exchange listing standards"
An independent director is a member of a company's board of directors who is not involved in the company's day-to-day operations and has no significant relationships with the company that could influence their judgment. Their role is to provide unbiased oversight and ensure the company is managed in the best interests of all shareholders. This helps build trust and confidence among investors by promoting transparency and accountability.
Audit Committee financial
"Mr. McNeill was also appointed to the Audit Committee of the Board, effective immediately"
A company's audit committee is a small group of board members who act like independent inspectors for the firm's finances, overseeing how financial reports are prepared, monitoring internal controls, and managing the relationship with external auditors. Investors care because a strong audit committee reduces the risk of accounting errors, fraud, or misleading statements, making financial statements more trustworthy and helping protect shareholder value.
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 13, 2026
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| Item 5.02. | Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. | ||||
On April 13, 2026, the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Infinity Natural Resources, Inc. (the "Company") appointed Scott McNeill to the Board, effective immediately, to fill a current vacancy on the Board and to serve for an initial term expiring at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company.
Mr. McNeill is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Peak Rentals, LLC, an equipment rental company serving the energy industry. He is also the Managing Member of Headwall Capital, an investment company pursuing opportunities in the energy sector. From 2021 to 2024, Mr. McNeill held multiple senior leadership roles at Black Mountain Sand Holdings LLC ("BMS"), including Executive Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and Chief Financial Officer, and served on its board of directors. His leadership at BMS culminated in its merger with Covia Energy to form Iron Oak Energy Solutions LLC ("Iron Oak"), and he currently serves on Iron Oak’s board of directors. Prior to joining Iron Oak, from 2019 to 2021, he was co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Switchback Energy Acquisition Corporation (NYSE: SBE) and Co-Chief Executive Officer of Switchback II Corporation (NYSE: SWBK), serving on the boards of both entities. From 2013 until its merger in 2018 with Concho Resources Inc. (NYSE: CXO), Mr. McNeill served as Chief Financial Officer and a director of RSP Permian Inc. (NYSE: RSPP), an upstream oil and gas company. Before joining RSP Permian, Mr. McNeill spent 15 years in energy investment banking and most recently served as a managing director in the energy investment banking group of Raymond James Financial, Inc., advising companies operating in the exploration and production, midstream, and energy service and equipment segments of the energy industry. Mr. McNeill holds a B.B.A from Baylor University and an M.B.A from the University of Texas at Austin and is a certified public accountant in the State of Texas. Mr. McNeill brings extensive experience in energy, finance, accounting, and capital markets, including as a public company executive as CEO and CFO, as well as prior public board service, to the Board.
Mr. McNeill was also appointed to the Audit Committee of the Board, effective immediately. Mr. McNeill will receive the standard compensation paid by the Company to its non-employee directors, as described under “Director Compensation” in the Company’s Proxy Statement for its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 14, 2026. Additionally, the Company purchases and maintains directors’ and officers’ liability insurance for, and provides indemnification to, each member of the Board. In connection with this appointment, the Company and Mr. McNeill entered into the Company’s standard indemnification agreement for directors, the form of which has been filed with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.
The Board affirmatively determined that Mr. McNeill is an independent director within the meaning of the New York Stock Exchange listing standards and Rule 10A-3 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). There is no arrangement or understanding between Mr. McNeill and any other person pursuant to which he was selected as a director. There are no family relationships between Mr. McNeill and any other Board member or executive officer. Mr. McNeill is not a party to any transaction with any related person required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
| Item 7.01. | Regulation FD Disclosure. | ||||
On April 13, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing Mr. McNeill’s appointment to the Board. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
The information furnished in this Current Report on Form 8-K pursuant to Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for any purpose, including for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise be subject to the liabilities of that Section, nor shall it be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
| Item 9.01. | Financial Statements and Exhibits. | ||||
(d)Exhibits.
| Exhibit Number | Description | |||||||
| 99.1 | Press Release, dated April 13, 2026. | |||||||
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document). | |||||||
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| INFINITY NATURAL RESOURCES, INC. | |||||||||||
| By: | /s/ Zack Arnold | ||||||||||
| Zack Arnold | |||||||||||
| President and Chief Executive Officer | |||||||||||
Dated: April 14, 2026
Exhibit 99.1
Infinity Natural Resources Appoints Scott McNeill to Board of Directors
April 13, 2026
MORGANTOWN, W. Va. --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Infinity Natural Resources, Inc. (“Infinity” or the “Company”) (NYSE: INR) today announced the appointment of Scott McNeill to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.
Mr. McNeill brings more than two decades of experience across energy investment banking, capital markets and operating leadership roles within both public and private energy companies. Over the course of his career, he has served as a CEO, CFO and board member while helping build, finance and scale energy businesses through strategic transactions and capital markets execution.
“Scott’s experience across capital markets, strategic transactions and operating leadership in the energy sector makes him a valuable addition to our Board,” said Zack Arnold, President and CEO of Infinity. “His track record helping build and scale energy businesses will provide important perspective as we continue to execute our strategy and create long-term value for our shareholders.”
Mr. McNeill is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Peak Rentals, LLC, an equipment rental company serving the energy industry. He is also the Managing Member of Headwall Capital, an investment company pursuing opportunities in the energy sector. Mr. McNeill spent 15 years at Raymond James, where he served as a Managing Director in the firm’s Energy Investment Banking group and advised energy companies on capital markets and M&A transactions. He later joined RSP Permian (NYSE: RSPP) as Chief Financial Officer and a member of the Board of Directors, where he led the company’s $449 million IPO and served through its $9.5 billion merger with Concho Resources in late 2018. Scott joined RSP Permian as a private company helping build the organization through its early growth phase while positioning for its IPO. During his tenure, RSP Permian became one of the best-performing public E&P companies from its IPO through its sale.
Mr. McNeill subsequently co-founded and served as CEO of Switchback (NYSE: SBE) and Switchback II (NYSE: SWBK), energy-focused special purpose acquisition companies backed by NGP Energy Capital through the completion of their business combinations. Mr. McNeill also held senior leadership roles at Black Mountain Sand, including Executive Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, helping reposition and scale the business prior to its merger with Covia Energy to form Iron Oak Energy Solutions, the largest private proppant supplier in North America. Mr. McNeill currently serves on the board of directors of Iron Oak.
About Infinity
Infinity (NYSE: INR) is a growth oriented, independent energy company focused on the acquisition, development, and production of hydrocarbons in the Appalachian Basin. Our operations are focused on the Utica Shale in eastern Ohio as well as our stacked dry gas assets in both the Marcellus and Utica Shales in southwestern Pennsylvania.
Contacts
Thomas Marchetti
Vice President, Investor Relations
Infinity Natural Resources, Inc.
Email: ir@infinitynr.com
Source: Infinity Natural Resources, Inc.
FAQ
What did Infinity Natural Resources (INR) announce in this 8-K filing?
Infinity Natural Resources announced the appointment of Scott McNeill to its Board of Directors, effective immediately, filling a current vacancy. He will serve an initial term expiring at the company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and will also join the Audit Committee.
Who is Scott McNeill, the new director at Infinity Natural Resources (INR)?
Scott McNeill is an experienced energy executive and investment banker, currently CEO of Peak Rentals and Managing Member of Headwall Capital. His background includes senior roles at Black Mountain Sand, RSP Permian, and energy-focused SPACs Switchback and Switchback II, plus 15 years in energy investment banking at Raymond James.
Is Scott McNeill considered an independent director at Infinity Natural Resources (INR)?
Yes, the Board affirmatively determined that Scott McNeill is an independent director under New York Stock Exchange listing standards and SEC Rule 10A-3. This means he meets specified independence criteria regarding relationships with the company, its management, and related-party transactions.
What board responsibilities will Scott McNeill have at Infinity Natural Resources (INR)?
Scott McNeill will serve as a member of the Board of Directors and has been appointed to the Audit Committee. This committee oversees financial reporting, internal controls and related audit matters, leveraging his background in finance, accounting and capital markets within the energy industry.
How will Scott McNeill be compensated as a director of Infinity Natural Resources (INR)?
Scott McNeill will receive the standard compensation paid to non-employee directors, as described under “Director Compensation” in the company’s proxy statement for its 2026 Annual Meeting. He is also covered by directors’ and officers’ liability insurance and a standard director indemnification agreement.
Did Infinity Natural Resources (INR) issue a press release about Scott McNeill’s appointment?
Yes, Infinity Natural Resources issued a press release on April 13, 2026, announcing Scott McNeill’s appointment to the Board. The release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the report and is incorporated by reference for informational purposes under Item 7.01.