Mentor Capital, Inc. announced, on April 14, 2017, Earl Kornbrekke, a director of the registrant resigned. On April 14, 2017, David G. Carlile, 61, was appointed a director of the registrant. For over 34 years Mr. Carlile has served in Senior Management positions in the coal industry; he has been the President of Carlile Enterprises, Inc. for over 17 years.