VYEY Victory Oilfield Tech Inc (CE)

Victory Energy Corporation (OTCBB: VYEY), a developmental stage petroleum company primarily dedicated to energy-related opportunities, today announced the appointment of Edgar P. Trotter, Ph.D. to the Board of Directors effective immediately.

"From his nearly 40-year career in postsecondary education, Mr. Trotter brings enormous expertise in public relations and communications to his Board position with Victory Energy," said Jon Fullenkamp, President of Victory Energy Corporation. "His vast knowledge and academic leadership will be great assets to our Company as we pursue an improved level of corporate governance and carry our initiatives for business growth and accelerated production development in the field."

Edgar P. Trotter, Ph.D. is Acting Associate Vice President, Undergraduate Programs and Professor, Department of Communications for California State University, Fullerton (CSUF). As AAVP of Undergraduate Programs, Mr. Trotter is responsible for overseeing all undergraduate curriculum and supervises the directors for various programs and centers including the University Honors Program, Academic Advisement Center and Centers for Internships and Community Engagement, among others. He has been a professor in the Department of Communications for CSUF since 1975, serving as chair from 1983-1990, and was Director of the university's Learning Technology Center (LTC) from 1993 to 1997.

Mr. Trotter began his teaching career as an instructor at Murray State University's Department of Communication in 1970 and later, an instructor for Southern Illinois University's School of Journalism in 1974.

As an accomplished educator, Mr. Trotter has been the recipient of multiple grants for the evaluation of various cultural and sociological implications from communications and journalistic practices.

Mr. Trotter holds a Ph.D. in Journalism from Southern Illinois University, a Master of Science in Journalism from Ohio University and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Murray State University. He is also a former U.S. Navy officer.

About Victory Energy Corporation:

Victory Energy Corporation (www.victoryenergyoilandgas.com) is a publicly traded, developmental stage petroleum company primarily dedicated to energy-related opportunities. The Company goal is to evaluate profitable options, develop a solid foundation through leadership and sound business acumen, and acquire producing wells as well as other potentially profitable prospects within the Oil & Gas Industry.

Certain statements contained herein are "forward-looking" statements (as such term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995). Because such statements include risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, those discussed in filings made by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company's filings may be accessed at the SEC's EDGAR system at www.sec.gov. Statements made herein are as of the date of this press release and should not be relied upon as of any subsequent date. The Company cautions readers not to place reliance on such statements.

Contact: Victory Energy Corporate Communications 1-702-989-9735