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Marcia L. Johnston, q.c. joined JED as General Counsel in November 2004 and in May 2007 was appointed Vice-President Legal & Corporate Affairs and Corporate Secretary. Prior to joining JED she was a partner in the legal firm of Gowling Lafleur Henderson llp from 2000 to 2004. Ms. Johnston has over 25 years legal experience representing junior oil and gas companies in Canada and has served as the Corporate Secretary or Assistant Secretary of Shaker Petroleum Inc., 2001-2004; Toro Energy Inc., 2001-2004; King Energy Inc., 2000-2004; Caribou Resources Corp., 1996-2004; Westlinks Resources Ltd., 1999-2001; Brigadier Energy Inc., 1997; Beta Well Service Inc., 1992-1997; International Colin Energy Corporation, 1987-1996; Serenpet Inc. , 1990-1995; Strike Energy Inc. , 1988-1994; International Pedco Energy Corporation, 1993-1994; Rainbow Exploration Corp., 1991-1993; and J.C. International Petroleum Ltd., 1986-1988. All of the above companies were publicly traded in either the U.S., Canada, or both, during the periods indicated. Ms. Johnston has Juris Doctor and Bachelor of Arts degrees from Washburn University; was admitted to practice law in the State of Kansas in 1974; was admitted to the Bar Association of the Province of Alberta in 1985, and received Letters Patent as Queen’s Counsel in 2006. | 