Utility Metering Solutions (UMS) Announces New Vice President of Business Development

Houston, TX – July 3, 2013 – Utility Metering Solutions (UMS), a full service metering installation and technology solutions integrator, announced Joey A. Mitchell as Vice President of Business Development for Smart Solutions. As a key member of the executive team, he will be responsible for conceptualizing and managing business initiatives, revenue generation and strategic partnerships that augment the company's overall paradigm. Mitchell joins at a time of strategic expansion for Utility Metering Solutions. Over the last year, the Company has grown its team significantly, with key hires to broaden its leadership team and deliver sound and repeatable results.

"We are steadily building a dream-team of industry leaders, and we are excited to attract Joey's caliber of industry expertise," said Chad Davis, Utility Metering Solutions President. "UMS is committed to not only delivering the best smart grid solutions, but attracting and retaining the industries top talent."

Mitchell was previously the Director of Marketing at Sensus USA, where he led the growth of the company's network services business through the development of recurring software and professional services revenue streams. As Director of Channel Management for Sensus USA, he was responsible for forming, enhancing and training its North American sales channels.

"I am very excited to join Utility Metering Solutions at a time where many utilities are looking to UMS to help them develop a strategy which allows them to adopt revenue enhancing technologies and services," said Mitchell. "Each utility has its unique challenges and my goal is ensure my clients obtain the solution that is right for their community."

"About UTILITY METERING SOLUTIONS
Utility Metering Solutions (UMS) is a full service metering and technology solutions integrator located in Hammond, LA and is established under XtraLight Manufacturing, a Houston, TX based lighting company. UMS helps utilities achieve optimal operational efficiencies by providing turnkey solutions that provide revenue enhancements. Clients look to UMS to help them design, develop, select, finance, or implement system-wide conversions to drive by or fixed network metering technologies. Our Smart Solution offerings include Technology Selection, Program Management, Installation Services and Data Integration services."

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