Vivakor appoints Kimberly Hawley as CFO and Les Patterson as COO to strengthen leadership team

Vivakor, Inc.

Patterson gets $375k base salary, $125k annual equity, and a $250k signing bonus in stock.
Hawley, with 25+ years of finance experience, joins as EVP/CFO; no compensation terms disclosed.
Prior COO resigned on August 6, 2025; Patterson replaces him effective August 12.
Patterson has 30+ years in oil & gas, previously SVP at Bridger Logistics (Ferrellgas).
Hawley to focus on financial discipline and SEC/GAAP reporting; Patterson on operational execution.

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