Monday, December 8, 2008

ESIS Announces Formation of LEED Consulting Practice

ESIS, Inc., ("ESIS®”) a risk management services company and part of the ACE Group of Companies, today announced the creation of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Consulting Practice. This new practice within ESIS Global Risk Control Services will focus on providing green building consulting services to clients. J. Michael Strange has been appointed to lead this new practice.

With more than 27 years of industry experience in evaluating indoor air quality in office buildings and troubleshooting air quality problems, Mr. Strange will lead a team of consultants who assist customers in sustainable building and maintenance practices, including energy efficiency, resource and waste management, water management, and environmental impact issues.

"Over the past three decades, there has been a heightened awareness on the effects of buildings on human health and the environment at large. The formation of the ESIS LEED Consulting practice allows us to deliver specialized and customized programs to our clients who are involved in various stages of U.S. Green Building Council rating elements, with an emphasis on indoor environmental quality,” said David Patterson, President, ESIS, Inc. "Mike’s proven track record and experience in environment consulting makes him well-suited to lead this new effort for this key market segment.”

Mr. Strange, Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Practice Leader – LEED, most recently held the position of Certified Industrial Hygienist at Zurich Financial Services. He holds the American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH #5044) professional certification and is accredited by the U.S. Green Council (U.S. Green Building Council). Mr. Strange was recently appointed by the Tuolumne Country Board of Supervisors to serve on the Central Sierra Resource Conservation and Development Board, which protects and develops watersheds as well as development "smart growth” sustainable building policies for Gold-Rush Communities in a five-country region, including Yosemite National Park. In addition, he holds a bachelor of science degree in Biology from Mercer University in Macon, GA, and completed graduate level courses in Chemistry at Georgia State University.

ESIS Global Risk Control Services provides comprehensive Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) services in the U.S. and/or on a global basis. ESIS’ environmental subsidiary, Hygienetics Environmental Services, Inc., is dedicated to providing exceptional service by applying technical proficiency paired with a commitment to communication and collaboration.

For more information about the ESIS suite of products and services, please visit www.ESIS.com.

Organized in 1953, ESIS, Inc. (ESIS) provides sophisticated risk management services designed to help reduce our clients’ total cost of loss. ESIS takes a holistic approach that blends people, process and technology to offer programs that are customized to meet each client’s needs. ESIS is part of ACE USA, the U.S.-based retail operating division of the ACE Group of Companies, headed by ACE Limited (NYSE:ACE). ACE USA is rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best Company and A+ (Strong) by Standard & Poor’s. ACE USA, through its underwriting companies, provides insurance products and services throughout the U.S. Additional information about ACE USA and its products and services can be found at www.aceusa.com. Additional information about ESIS, Inc. and its products and services can be found at www.esis.com. The ACE Group of Companies provides insurance and reinsurance for a diverse group of clients around the world.

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