Schroder Joins EMS as Vice President of Sales
Houston, TX, May 5, 2008 – EMS Group (EMS), a North American provider of operations and maintenance services to the energy industry, announced today that James S. (Steve) Schroder has been appointed as Vice President of Sales.
Schroder will oversee and manage the sales teams throughout North America and will be based at the Bering Drive, Houston Headquarters Office.
According to Robert E. (Bob) Tompkins, COO of EMS, “We’re excited to have Steve as part of the EMS team. He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge within the energy sector.”
Schroder joins EMS from Baker Hughes where he was GM/Director of Baker Hughes Pipeline Management Group, Inc. During his tenure in the global energy services industry, Schroder has held key management positions in Sales, Operations, Technology and Manufacturing. As the key sponsor and lead in multiple acquisitions and integrations, he understands the growth opportunities represented by adding high value services as part of a successful business strategy.
According to Schroder, “The chance to be part of an entrepreneurial and well-funded organization such as EMS is a great opportunity. The industry has realized the vast capabilities that EMS has to offer. I am thrilled to be part of the EMS team and to grow the business further.”
Schroder will work with the EMS executive and management teams to continue realizing the EMS mission, of providing a full range of superior services across the energy industry to ensure successful client operations.
EMS, headquartered in Houston’s Galleria area, is recognized as one of the largest providers of operations and maintenance services to the energy industry in North America and the sixth fastest growing privately held company in the Houston area, according to the Houston Business Journal.
About EMS
EMS provides a full range of operations and maintenance (O&M) services to major pipeline operators, local distribution companies (LDCs), and independent power, oil, and gas producers. EMS provides these integrated service offerings through eight service lines: Pipeline Management, Pipeline Integrity, Production and Pipeline Projects, Power & Mechanical Services, LNG Services, Data Management Services, LDAR & Analytical Services and Offshore Services. Additional information about EMS can be found online at www.emsglobal.net.
For more information contact: Trevor Eade 713 595 7613 TEade@emsglobal.net
