Forest Oil Corp. announced the resignation of David H. Keyte, effective Tuesday (12/1), as executive vice president and chief financial officer to pursue other private opportunities in the oil and gas industry.

Michael N. Kennedy, currently Forest’s vice president, finance and treasurer, has been prompted to the position of executive vice president and CFO. He will be responsible for overseeing all financing activities of the company and directing its accounting, treasury, corporate planning, audit, investor relations, tax and information technology functions.

The company also announced Victor A. Wind has been promoted to senior vice president, chief accounting officer and corporate controller, while Patrick J. Redmond has been promoted to vice president, corporate planning and investor relations. Daniel R. Richardson has been promoted to treasurer.

Forest Oil Corp. is engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development and production of natural gas and liquids in North American and selected international locations. The company’s principal reserves and producing properties are located in the United States in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming, and in Canada.