UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (date of earliest event reported): September 5, 2019
BLUEKNIGHT ENERGY PARTNERS, L.P.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
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| DELAWARE | 001-33503 | 20-8536826 |
(State of incorporation or organization) | (Commission file number) | (I.R.S. employer identification number) |
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6060 American Plaza, Suite 600 Tulsa, Oklahoma | 74135 |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (918) 237-4000
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. [ ]
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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 September 5, 2019, Brian L. Melton informed Blueknight Energy Partners G.P., L.P. (the “General Partner”) of Blueknight Energy Partners, L.P. (the “Partnership”), of his intent to resign as Chief Commercial Officer of the General Partner effective September 20, 2019, and accept a position with another company. Mr. Melton’s resignation is not due to any disagreements with the Partnership or the General Partner.
Upon Mr. Melton’s departure, Mark A. Hurley, Chief Executive Officer, will continue to oversee the commercial function and play an active role in the commercial operations and growth of the business.
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.
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| | | BLUEKNIGHT ENERGY PARTNERS, L.P. |
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| | | By: | Blueknight Energy Partners G.P., L.L.C |
| | | | its General Partner |
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| Date: | September 9, 2019 | By: | /s/ Joel W. Kanvik |
| | | | Joel W. Kanvik |
| | | | Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary |
