Detechtion Appoints Mike Hill SVP Sales

HOUSTON and CALGARY, Alberta, Nov. 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Detechtion Technologies, the world leader in compression optimization technologies and fleet management services, announced today that Mike Hill is joining the company as Senior Vice President of Sales. Mike will be joining our Houston office, and will be responsible for global sales efforts.

Prior to Detechtion, Mike held a number of executive positions at KBR, CygNet Software, and Invensys Process Systems (IPS). At KBR he was the Worldwide VP of Sales for the Technology Business Unit leading them to consecutive years of performance above plan. Before KBR, Mike worked with Chris Smith at CygNet Software as the VP of Sales, prior to the exit to Weatherford International in 2011. At IPS, Mike's final role was leading the Asia-Pacific Sales force from the APAC headquarters in Singapore.

Mike brings over 20 Years of engineering and sales experience to the Detechtion leadership team.  He holds a BS in Chemical Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin. When asked about joining the company, Mike commented, "I am excited to join the Detechtion team and to bring my engineering and technical sales background to a growing company that has a leadership position in its business segment."

Chris Smith, President and CEO of Detechtion said, "We are delighted to have a sales executive with Mike's breadth of experience join the Detechtion management team. We think there is great opportunity to help our customers and prospects improve compression performance, reduce fuel gas operating costs, and prevent catastrophic equipment failures. Mike will be instrumental in working with customers and prospects to further articulate our value proposition to the energy community and help us achieve our goals in the US, Canada, and across the Pacific-rim countries."

About Detechtion Technologies
Detechtion Technologies is the world leader in compression optimization technologies and fleet management services. Currently, Detechtion provides monitoring and optimization services for approximately 20% of active compression horsepower in North America, including client relationships with 15 of the top 25 North American independent gas producers. Through its compression training segment, Detechtion has trained over 9000 operators, mechanics, foremen, superintendents, and engineers, providing them the knowledge and tools to deliver higher levels of compressor performance and profitability to the bottom line.

SOURCE Detechtion Technologies