UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549


FORM 8-K


CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934


Date of report (Date of earliest event reported):  February 13, 2012


Ring Energy, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)


Nevada

000-53929

90-0406406

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

Commission File Number

(IRS Employer Identification No.)


18 ½ East State Street, Suite 202, Redlands, CA

92373

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)


Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  (909) 798-8394


Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligations of the registrant under any of the following provisions:


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Item 8.01

Other Events.


Effective 13, 2012, the board of directors appointed Denny W. Nestripke as Vice President. Mr. Nestripke is also a director of the Company.


SIGNATURES


Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.


Ring Energy, Inc.



Date: February 15, 2012

By: /s/ Denny W. Nestripke   

Denny W. Nestripke

Vice President




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