Hi-Crush Announces Appointment of John Affleck-Graves to the Board of Directors

2012-11-19 19:01:40 -

Houston, Texas - November 19, 2012 - Hi-Crush Partners LP (NYSE: HCLP), or Hi-

Crush, today announced the appointment of Mr. John Affleck-Graves to Hi-Crush's

Board of Directors. The election of Mr. Affleck-Graves brings the number of

Directors to eight members. Mr. Affleck-Graves will also serve on the Audit and

Conflicts Committees.

Commenting on this appointment, Bob Rasmus, Co-Chief Executive of Hi-Crush said,

"We are delighted to have someone with John's outstanding leadership and

management abilities join our Board of Directors. His knowledge and experience

will be of great benefit to both our management team and unitholders."



Mr. Affleck-Graves brings to Hi-Crush extensive breadth, depth and expertise in

financial management and strategic planning. Mr. Affleck-Graves served in roles

of increasing responsibility and seniority at The University of Notre Dame from

1986 to present, including as an Executive Vice President from 2004 to present.

As Executive Vice President, he serves as one of three executive officers of the

University. Additionally, Mr. Affleck-Graves is a prior Board member of St.

Joseph's Capital Bank, Student Loan Corporation and Express-1 Inc.



Throughout his career, Mr. Affleck-Graves has received many distinctions and

honors including MBA Outstanding Teacher Award, University of Notre Dame. He

received his B.Sc. Mathematical Statistics and Computer Science in 1971 from the

University of Capetown. Mr. Affleck-Graves also holds a PhD. in Mathematical

Statistics and a B.Com. Degree in Accounting and Financial Management from the

University of Capetown.



About Hi-Crush



Hi-Crush is a domestic producer of monocrystalline sand, a specialized mineral

that is used as a "proppant" (frac sand) to enhance the recovery rates of

hydrocarbons from oil and natural gas wells. Our reserves, which are located in

Wyeville, Wisconsin, consist of "Northern White" sand, a resource that exists

predominately in Wisconsin and limited portions of the upper Midwest region of

the United States. For more information, visit www.hicrushpartners.com.



Investor Contact:

Investor Relations

ir@hicrushpartners.com

(713) 960-4811



Source: Hi-Crush Partners LP







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