Cardinal Energy Group Inc. (OTC: CEGX) appointed Dow Bowman as its COO, the company said July 29. He will work from the recently opened Albany, Texas office, the company added.

Most recently, in 2012, Bowman worked in San Angelo, Texas as the general manager of CTI Energy Services, which had purchased Bowman Drilling LLC, which he founded in 2006 in Sugar Grove, Ohio, Cardinal said.

Previously, Bowman worked at family-owned Bowman Oil Co., becoming its president, the company said, noting that he still manages its investments. In 1995, he was manager of drilling and oil and gas operations for Kilbarger Construction in Logan, Ohio, Cardinal added.

He is on the Ohio Oil and Gas Association's board of trustees, Cardinal noted.

He has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Ohio University, the company said.

"Dow has spent his whole career specializing in the oil and gas Industry. He is a third generation oil and gas man. He has as always been a hands-on operations manager, which gives him a keen sense of oilfield operations. He has extensive practical experience in well preparation and drilling mechanics", said Timothy Crawford, Cardinal’s CEO.

"We are confident that Dow will not only lead the charge in our efforts in Texas, but will also be key in protecting our interests as we continue to expand our operations," he added.

Dublin, Ohio-based Cardinal Energy Group explores, develops and produces domestic oil and natural gas.