Jayhawk Energy (JYHW) 8-K Departure of Directors or Certain Officers

Exhibit 17.1

Thomas G. Ryman, C.P.A.

P.O. Box 218

Elfers, Florida  34680

12 January 2010

Mr. Lindsay Gorrill, CEO

and Board of Directors

JayHawk Energy, Inc.

6240 E. Seltice Way, Suite C

Post Falls, Idaho 83854

Gentlemen,

Please accept this as my resignation of the title, and all responsibilities associated with, that of “Chief Financial Officer” of JayHawk Energy, Inc.  This resignation is effective immediately upon receipt.

Wishing each of you individually and the Company continued successes.

Sincerely,

/s/ Thomas G. Ryman

Thomas G. Ryman, IV