February 2001J.R. Hunter Named Chief Operating Officer of EC Power International, Inc.
J.R. Hunter, who joined EC Power as Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing in 2000, has been named Chief Operating Officer and a Director of the Company. EC Power is a Houston-based provider of e-commerce transaction routing services for major energy companies and their trading partners. "EC Power is pleased to have Mr. Hunter's participation at the executive level of our firm. He brings needed sales, marketing, and operational skills to round out our executive management team" said H. L. Rush, Jr., Chairman of EC Power's board of directors.
Prior to joining EC Power, Mr. Hunter served as Vice President of Sales/Western U.S. for BMC Software, and had extensive experience during his 12 year tenure with BMC in operations of international offices as well as numerous sales and marketing roles. In addition to his experience at BMC, Mr. Hunter spent over 12 years in sales and marketing with IBM, later serving as Vice President of Sales for Decimus, a computer-leasing company owned by GE Credit Corp.
About EC Power
In business since 1995 and based in Houston, EC Power has a long history in the fast moving e-commerce markets, facilitating
business-to-business transaction movements in a rapid and cost-effective manner. The Company has significant experience in managing
large-volume EDI hubs within the energy industry, and a proven track record of delivering reliable and timely electronic transaction
management services to some of the nations leading energy companies. EC Power's experience extends far beyond the Texas market
with connections to over 50 utilities in 15 deregulated states. Our national experience in the electric, gas, and oil industries provide
clients with sound, secure and cost effective solutions.