HOUSTON
AMERICAN ENERGY APPOINTS
RICHARD
J. HOWE, PH.D. AS DIRECTOR
Houston American Energy Corp. (NYSE
Amex: HUSA) today announced the appointment of Richard J. Howe, Ph.D. as
a Class A Director of the Company and as a member of the Company?s Audit
Committee and Compensation Committee.
Dr. Howe brings to Houston American
Energy 50 + years of oil and gas industry experience. Dr. Howe began his energy
career at Shell Oil Company where he designed and built offshore mobile
drilling units and production platforms. During Dr. Howe?s time with
Shell, he was one of the founding Directors of the Offshore Technology
Conference (?OTC?), which is now the world?s foremost event for the development
of offshore oil and gas resources.
After leaving Shell Oil Company, Dr.
Howe spent 20 years with Exxon where he was responsible for Exxon?s oil
production in Lake Maracaibo, Venezuela. Upon leaving Venezuela, Dr. Howe
became General Manager of oil and gas drilling and production research for
Exxon worldwide. His final assignment with Exxon was as Public Relations
Manager. Upon leaving Exxon, Dr. Howe joined Pennzoil where he served as
President and Chief Operating Officer until his retirement.
John F. Terwilliger, Chairman and
CEO of Houston American Energy, stated, ?Dr. Howe has an amazing history and
background in the oil and gas business and brings to Houston American Energy a
comprehensive understanding of the industry. We are very proud to have
him serve as a Director of Houston American Energy and believe that Dr. Howe
will prove to be a highly valuable asset for our Company going forward.?
About Houston American Energy Corp.
Based in Houston,
Texas, Houston
American Energy Corp. is an independent energy company with interests in oil
and natural gas wells and prospects. The Company's business strategy includes a
property mix of producing and non-producing assets with a focus on Colombia,
Texas and Louisiana. Additional information can be accessed by reviewing our
periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission which can be
found on our website at www.houstonamericanenergy.com.
For additional information, view the
Company's website at www.houstonamericanenergy.com or contact the Houston American
Energy Corp. at (713) 222-6966.