Edward Kovalik
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About Edward Kovalik
Edward Kovalik is recorded as CEO at Prairie Operating Co. (PROP). Prairie Operating Co. reported in an 8-K filed March 3, 2026 that Edward Kovalik resigned as CEO and Chairman. Prairie Operating Co. reported in an 8-K filed March 3, 2026 that Edward Kovalik resigned as CEO and Chairman. Prairie Operating Co. reported in an 8-K filed March 3, 2026 that Edward Kovalik resigned as Chairman of the Board of Directors, effective March 2, 2026. Equibles holds 10 filed executive changes naming Edward Kovalik; each is listed under recent activity with its source filing. The proxy statement of Prairie Operating Co. reports total compensation of $6,932,933 for Edward Kovalik in fiscal 2025, including a base salary of $750,000. Disclosed compensation is on record for 4 fiscal years.
“today announced several leadership changes, including the voluntary resignation of CEO and Chairman, Edward Kovalik”
“today announced several leadership changes, including the voluntary resignation of CEO and Chairman, Edward Kovalik”
Summary generated from SEC filings and earnings-call records held by Equibles.
Affiliation history
Recorded current and former roles; source labels appear when available.
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Current
Start not stated–present
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2023-05-03–2026-03-02
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2023-01-01–2025-04-22
Last confirmed by a filing; no departure on record
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Organization not stated
COO
SEC 8-K
2021-02-20–2022-10-14
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Organization not stated
Board Member
SEC 8-K
2020-12-01–2022-10-14
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Organization not stated
Board Member
Proxy statement
2020-01-01–2022-10-14
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Start not stated–2026-03-02
Company network
Recorded roles and call appearances connecting this person to public companies.
Company
COO, Board Member
2020-01-01–2022-10-14
Leadership on record at Prairie Operating Co.
Other people whose current roles at this company are on record from its filings.
- Ed Kovalik CEO, Board Member
- Gregory S. Patton CEO, CFO, Board Member
- Michael R. Rees CEO
- Richard N. Frommer CEO, Board Member
- Scott Kaufman CEO, Chairman
- Erik Thoresen Chairman, Board Member
- Paul L. Kessler Chairman, Board Member
- Craig Owen CFO
- Heidi C. Bowman CFO, Chief Accounting Officer
- John D. Maatta CFO
Executive compensation
Compensation components disclosed in company proxy statements. Amounts are nominal USD; total is the company-reported figure.
| Fiscal year | Company | Role | Salary | Total |
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| 2025 | Prairie Operating Co. (PROP) | Former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer^(e)^ | $750,000 | $6,932,933 |
| 2024 | Prairie Operating Co. (PROP) | Former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer^(e)^ | $550,000 | $3,863,800 |
| 2023 | Prairie Operating Co. (PROP) | Chairman and Chief Executive Officer | $362,788 | $1,625,988 |
| 2022 | Prairie Operating Co. (PROP) | Chairman and Chief Executive Officer | — | — |
Recent activity
Earnings-call and investor-event appearances, plus filed executive appointments or departures, newest first.
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Executive change Resigned: Director
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Executive change Resigned: President and Chief Operating Officer