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): January 31, 2013
ROCKDALE RESOURCES CORPORATION
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(Name of Small Business Issuer in its charter)
Colorado 000-52692 86-1061005
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(State of incorporation) (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer
Identification No.)
11044 Research Blvd. Suite A-200
Austin, TX 78759
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(Address of principal executive offices, including Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (512) 795-2300
(Former name or former address if changed since last report)
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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 January 31, 2013 Michael D. Smith resigned as an officer and director of the
Company.
On the same date, and following Mr. Smith's resignation, the following
persons were appointed to the positions indicated:
Name Position
Marc Spezialy Chief Executive Officer
Patrick W. Merritt Senior Vice President of Exploration and
Production and a Director
John P. Barton Senior Vice President of Business Development
Mr. Spezialy will continue as the Company's Chief Financial and Accounting
Officer. Mr. Barton will continue to serve as a director of the Company
Patrick W. Merritt (age 59) has, for the past 23 years, been the President
of Traton Operating Company, a company involved in operating oil and gas wells.
For the past 16 years, Mr. Merritt has also been President and Engineering
Manager for Traton Engineering Associates, a company involved in oil and gas
engineering. Mr. Merritt previously served as District Engineer for Valero
Exploration & Production Company, supervisor for Getty Oil Company and as a
Drilling and production foreman for Bangnall and Barber Consulting. Mr. Merritt
is currently serving as President of EnRe, LP, and as Chief Executive Officer of
Hawkhill Operating Company.
Mr. Merritt holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Petroleum Engineering
from Texas A&M University and is a registered Professional Engineer in Texas.
Mr. Merritt will be paid $10,000 a month and will devote approximately 75%
of his time to the business and affairs of the Company. Upon joining the
Company, Mr. Merritt received 200,000 shares of the Company's common stock. Mr.
Merritt will receive an additional 300,000 shares of the Company's common stock
if the Company reaches a production level of 300 barrels of oil per day, net to
the Company's interest, for three consecutive days.
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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.
Date: February 5, 2013 ROCKDALE RESOURCES CORPORATION
By:/s/ Marc Spezialy
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Marc Spezialy, Chief Executive Officer