Rosetta Resources Inc. - Board of Directors

July 29, 2010

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Randy L. Limbacher
Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and President

Mr. Limbacher joined Rosetta Resources Inc. as President and Chief Executive Officer on November 1, 2007. On February 25, 2010, Mr. Limbacher was appointed as the Chairman of the Board. Previously, he served as President, Exploration and Production - Americas for ConocoPhillips, and had responsibility in this position for all exploration and production activities in the western hemisphere. Mr. Limbacher joined ConocoPhillips, Inc. at its April 2006 acquisition of Burlington Resources Inc., an organization with which he had spent over twenty years. At Burlington, Mr. Limbacher had held a series of increasingly responsible positions, including his role of Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Director at the time of the ConocoPhillips acquisition. Early in his career, he served in engineering roles with Conoco and Mobil/Superior Oil. Mr. Limbacher has over twenty-seven years of experience in the exploration and production business, both domestically and internationally. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Petroleum Engineering from Louisiana State University.

Holdings: 456,417 shares View Transactions
Date	Type	Shares Traded	Price Range
Jan 4, 2010	Acquisition (Non Open Market)	68,498	n/a
Jan 4, 2010	Disposition (Non Open Market)	7,239	20.14
Nov 2, 2009	Disposition (Non Open Market)	6,752	13.77
Jan 2, 2009	Acquisition (Non Open Market)	104,500	n/a
Jun 27, 2008	Acquisition (Non Open Market)	37,614	n/a
Jun 27, 2008	Disposition (Non Open Market)	37,614	n/a
Jun 13, 2008	Acquisition (Non Open Market)	28,210	n/a
Jun 13, 2008	Disposition (Non Open Market)	28,210	n/a
Jan 1, 2008	Acquisition (Non Open Market)	188,071	n/a
Nov 1, 2007	Statement of Ownership	0	n/a

D. Henry Houston
Lead Independent Director

From 2002 through 2008, when he retired, Mr. Houston was Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Financial Officer of Remote Knowledge, Inc., a company offering communication services for marine pleasure craft. He continues to serve on the board of directors of Remote Knowledge, Inc. From 1995 through 2002, he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of T.D. Rowe Amusements, a private company operating approximately 25,000 vending and amusement devices. Mr. Houston also previously worked as an oil and gas consultant and served as President of KP Explorations, Chairman of the Board of Magee Poole Drilling, President of Black Hawk Oil Company, Chief Financial Officer of C&K Petroleum, and Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Director of Southdown Inc. Earlier in his career, he worked with Price Waterhouse and with Detsco, Inc.

Member of the Audit Committee

Holdings: 20,353 shares View Transactions
Date	Type	Shares Traded	Price Range
May 17, 2010	Disposition (Non Open Market)	705	23.75
May 13, 2010	Sell	6,000	24.84
May 10, 2010	Disposition (Non Open Market)	6,338	21.57
May 7, 2010	Acquisition (Non Open Market)	4,166	n/a
May 8, 2009	Acquisition (Non Open Market)	14,855	n/a
Jul 7, 2008	Acquisition (Non Open Market)	575	n/a
Jul 7, 2008	Disposition (Non Open Market)	900	0.00 - 25.47
Jun 19, 2008	Acquisition (Non Open Market)	700	n/a
Jun 19, 2008	Disposition (Non Open Market)	875	0.00 - 28.65
May 16, 2008	Disposition (Non Open Market)	2,825	n/a
May 16, 2008	Acquisition (Non Open Market)	2,825	n/a
May 15, 2008	Disposition (Non Open Market)	175	24.78
May 9, 2008	Acquisition (Non Open Market)	3,500	n/a
May 15, 2007	Acquisition (Non Open Market)	3,500	n/a

Donald D. Patteson , Jr.
Director

Mr. Patteson is the founder and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Sovereign Business Forms, Inc. a consolidator in the wholesale manufacturing of custom business forms and related products segment of the printing industry. Prior to founding Sovereign in August 1996, he served as Managing Director of Sovereign Capital Partners, an investment firm specializing in leveraged buyouts. Mr. Patteson also previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of WBC Holdings, Inc., President and Chief Executive Officer of Temple Marine Drilling, Inc./R.C. Chapman Drilling Co., Inc., and President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of Temple Drilling. Mr. Patteson also worked with Atwood Oceanics, Houston Offshore International, Western Oceanic and Arthur Andersen's management consulting practice earlier in his career.

Member of the Audit Committee

Chair of the Compensation Committee

Holdings: 30,483 shares View Transactions
Date	Type	Shares Traded	Price Range
May 17, 2010	Disposition (Non Open Market)	705	23.75
May 10, 2010	Disposition (Non Open Market)	6,338	21.57
May 7, 2010	Acquisition (Non Open Market)	4,166	n/a
May 8, 2009	Acquisition (Non Open Market)	14,855	n/a
Nov 20, 2008	Buy	2,000	7.15
Nov 12, 2008	Buy	2,000	8.20
Jul 7, 2008	Acquisition (Non Open Market)	630	n/a
Jul 7, 2008	Disposition (Non Open Market)	900	0.00 - 25.47
Jun 19, 2008	Acquisition (Non Open Market)	612	n/a
Jun 19, 2008	Disposition (Non Open Market)	875	0.00 - 28.65
May 16, 2008	Disposition (Non Open Market)	2,912	n/a
May 16, 2008	Acquisition (Non Open Market)	2,912	n/a
May 15, 2008	Disposition (Non Open Market)	262	24.78
May 9, 2008	Acquisition (Non Open Market)	3,500	n/a
Aug 23, 2007	Buy	1,000	16.80
May 15, 2007	Acquisition (Non Open Market)	3,500	n/a

Richard W. Beckler
Director

Since 2003, Mr. Beckler has served as a partner in the global litigation group of the law firm of Howrey, Simon, Arnold & White. From 1979 through 2003, he worked for the law firm of Fullbright & Jaworski, and at the end of his tenure was a partner heading the litigation group in Washington, D.C. Mr. Beckler also served as a section chief in the Criminal Fraud Section of the U.S. Department of Justice, and as an assistant district attorney in the Manhattan District Attorney's office.

Chair of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee

Holdings: 25,896 shares View Transactions
Date	Type	Shares Traded	Price Range
May 17, 2010	Disposition (Non Open Market)	472	23.75
May 10, 2010	Disposition (Non Open Market)	5,473	21.57
May 7, 2010	Acquisition (Non Open Market)	4,166	n/a
May 8, 2009	Acquisition (Non Open Market)	14,855	n/a
Jul 7, 2008	Acquisition (Non Open Market)	538	n/a
Jul 7, 2008	Disposition (Non Open Market)	900	0.00 - 25.47
Jun 19, 2008	Acquisition (Non Open Market)	522	n/a
Jun 19, 2008	Disposition (Non Open Market)	875	0.00 - 28.65
May 16, 2008	Disposition (Non Open Market)	3,354	0.00 - 24.78
May 16, 2008	Acquisition (Non Open Market)	3,002	n/a
May 9, 2008	Acquisition (Non Open Market)	3,500	n/a
May 15, 2007	Acquisition (Non Open Market)	3,500	n/a

Josiah O. Low III
Director

Mr. Low is currently a Senior Advisor to Catterton Partners. Prior to serving with Catterton, Mr. Low led the corporate finance group of Donaldson, Lufkin and Jenrette ("DLJ") as a Managing Director for over fifteen years. He was a significant contributor in the development of DLJ from a boutique investment bank into one of Wall Street's largest and most prestigious firms, prior to its merger with CSFB. Preceding his position at Credit Suisse, Mr. Low was a founding Managing Director of Merrill Lynch Capital Markets Group. He has extensive investment experience in the oil and gas finance sector throughout the United States including involvement with Mesa Petroleum, Houston Oil & Minerals, Big Three Industries, Centex Oil & Gas, and other various drilling funds during the late 1980s. Mr. Low is a graduate of Williams College. He serves on the Board of Directors of Costar Group (NASDAQ).

Member of the Compensation Committee

Member of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee

Holdings: 36,815 shares View Transactions
Date	Type	Shares Traded	Price Range
May 17, 2010	Acquisition (Non Open Market)	1,623	n/a
May 7, 2010	Acquisition (Non Open Market)	4,166	n/a
May 8, 2009	Acquisition (Non Open Market)	14,855	n/a
May 16, 2008	Acquisition (Non Open Market)	1,325	n/a
May 16, 2008	Disposition (Non Open Market)	1,325	n/a
May 9, 2008	Acquisition (Non Open Market)	4,948	n/a
Aug 17, 2007	Buy	5,000	16.73

Philip L. Frederickson
Director

Philip L. Frederickson retired from ConocoPhillips in January 2008, where he served as executive vice president, planning, strategy and corporate affairs at the time of his retirement. Mr. Frederickson joined Conoco in 1978 and held various positions in the United States and Europe, with diverse responsibilities including refining and marketing operations, upstream strategy and portfolio management, and business development. Mr. Frederickson serves on the board of directors for Sunoco Logistics Partners LP. He is also a director for The Yellowstone Park Foundation.

Member of the Compensation Committee

Member of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee

Holdings: 24,144 shares View Transactions
Date	Type	Shares Traded	Price Range
May 17, 2010	Acquisition (Non Open Market)	1,623	n/a
May 7, 2010	Acquisition (Non Open Market)	4,166	n/a
May 8, 2009	Acquisition (Non Open Market)	14,855	n/a
Jul 14, 2008	Acquisition (Non Open Market)	3,500	n/a

Matthew D. Fitzgerald
Director

Matthew D. ("Matt") Fitzgerald, now a private investor, retired from Grant Prideco, Inc. in April of 2008, where he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since January 2004, and Treasurer since February 2007. Prior to joining Grant Prideco, Inc., Mr. Fitzgerald served as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer of Veritas DGC beginning in March 2001. Mr. Fitzgerald was employed by BJ Services Company from 1989 to 2001, where he served as Vice President and Controller. Mr. Fitzgerald was also a senior manager with the accounting firm of Ernst & Whinney. Fitzgerald holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and a Masters in Accountancy from the University of Florida.

Chair of the Audit Committee

Holdings: 16,579 shares View Transactions
Date	Type	Shares Traded	Price Range
May 10, 2010	Disposition (Non Open Market)	5,942	21.57
May 7, 2010	Acquisition (Non Open Market)	4,166	n/a
May 8, 2009	Acquisition (Non Open Market)	14,855	n/a
Sep 12, 2008	Acquisition (Non Open Market)	3,500	n/a