SOURCE: Riverton Ranger

DATE: March 12, 1998

U. S. Energy Makes Promotions

U.S. Energy makes promotions

Keith Larsen was named president and chief operating officer of U.S. Energy Corp. in February, and appointed to the corporations board of directors.

Jack Larsen, retains his position as the corporation's chief executive officer and chairman of the board of directors.

Keith Larsen had been the marketing manager and public relations director for U.S. Energy and Crested Corp. for eight years.

Richard Larsen was named president of Western Executive Air and assistant to the president in charge of public relations for U.S. Energy and Crested Corp.

Scott Lorimer was promoted to vice president of finance for U.S. Energy and Crested Corp., and retains his position as chief financial officer and treasurer.

Hal Herron submitted his resignation as president of The Brunton Co., effective April 30, and has been named president of U.S. Uranium Limited, a wholly- owned subsidiary of U.S. Energy Corp.

George Smith, long-time operating manager of mines, was promoted to vice president of mining.