---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001104659-22-000701"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "AR"
cik: "0001433270"
company_name: "ANTERO RESOURCES Corp"
filed_at: "2022-01-04T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-27T20:56:09.659572+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.3
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.3
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Antero Resources CAO Schopp steps down; Schultz & Merrick assume roles Jan 1, 2022

## Summary
- Alvyn A. Schopp resigned as CAO of Antero Resources and Antero Midstream effective Dec 31, 2021; remains Regional SVP.
- Yvette K. Schultz becomes SVP – Legal, Chief Compliance Officer, GC and Secretary, effective Jan 1, 2022.
- Aaron S.G. Merrick becomes CAO of both companies effective Jan 1, 2022; previously VP of IT.
- Both Schultz and Merrick serve in dual roles at Antero Resources and Antero Midstream.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001104659-22-000701
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: AR
- cik: 0001433270
- company_name: ANTERO RESOURCES Corp
- filed_at: 2022-01-04T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.3
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.3
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 7.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1433270/000110465922000701/0001104659-22-000701-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1433270/000110465922000701/tm221341d1_8k.htm

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- Plain text: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0001104659-22-000701.txt

## Key facts
- Executive change
  Alvyn A. Schopp departed as Chief Administrative Officer at ANTERO RESOURCES Corp.
  - Action: stepped down
  - Role: Chief Administrative Officer
  source text: On December 31, 2021, Alvyn A. Schopp gave notice to Antero Resources Corporation (“Antero Resources”) and Antero Midstream Corporation (“Antero Midstream”) of his intent to step down as the Chief Administrative Officer of each company, effective immediately.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1433270/000110465922000701/0001104659-22-000701-index.htm

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