Prairie Operating Co. Announces Appointment of Jennifer M. Grigsby to Board of Directors

HOUSTON, TX, July 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Prairie Operating Co. (Nasdaq: PROP) (the “Company” or “Prairie”) – an independent energy company engaged in the development and acquisition of oil and natural gas resources in the Denver-Julesburg (DJ) Basin – today announced the appointment of Jennifer M. Grigsby to its Board of Directors. The Company also announced that Stephen Lee has elected to step down from the Board to focus on his growing responsibilities with Renewa.

"We are delighted to welcome Jennifer to Prairie's Board of Directors," said Erik Thoresen, Chairman of the Board. "Jennifer is an accomplished public company director and finance executive with extensive experience in corporate finance, capital markets, strategic planning, governance, and risk management. Her proven leadership across the energy industry and deep understanding of public company oversight make her an outstanding addition to our Board as Prairie continues to execute on its strategy of disciplined growth, capital structure optimization, and long-term shareholder value creation."