IROC Energy Services Corp. appoints a new Chief Financial Officer

CALGARY , Feb. 1 /CNW/ - IROC Energy Services Corp. (TSX Venture Exchange: "ISC") announces the appointment of Ryan Michaluk CA, CMA as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Michaluk has over 20 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, and is coming to IROC after most recently serving as Vice President Finance and Chief Financial Officer of Fairmount Energy Inc.

Mr. Alford commented that "we are very pleased about Ryan joining our Company. His qualifications and extensive experience in the oil and gas industry and public company sector will certainly serve IROC well and we look forward to his contributions to the Company's success."

Mr. Michaluk 's appointment as an officer of IROC is subject to the acceptance of the TSX Venture Exchange.

Pursuant to his terms of employment, Mr. Michaluk has been granted options to purchase 93,750 IROC common shares at a price of $0.85 per share.

About IROC Energy Services Corp.

IROC Energy Services Corp. is an Alberta oilfield services company that, through the IROC Energy Services Partnership, provides a diverse range of products, services and equipment to the oil and gas industry that are among the newest and most innovative in the WCSB and international markets. IROC combines cutting-edge technology with depth of experience to deliver a product and services offering in three core areas: Well Servicing & Equipment, Downhole Temperature & Pressure Monitoring Tools, and Rental Services. For more information on IROC Energy Services Corp. visit our website at www.iroccorp.com.

Cautionary Statements

This press release is not for dissemination in United States or to any United States news services. The Common Shares of IROC have not and will not be registered on the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the " United States Securities Act") or any state securities laws and are not offered or sold in the United States or to any US person except in certain transactions exempt from the registration requirements of the United States Securities Act and applicable state securities laws.

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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For further information: IROC Energy Services Corp., Mr. Thomas M. Alford, President and CEO, Telephone: [phone], email: [email protected]