Express Energy Services Names Oilfield Services Industry Veteran As Chief Operating Officer

HOUSTON, June 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Express Energy Services, a leading oilfield services company, announced today that David Brunnert, 45, has joined the company as executive vice president and chief operating officer (COO). In this position, Brunnert is responsible for the operational side of the business. The objective is to execute the strategic vision for operations, create operational efficiencies, ensure service quality excellence across the organization and further align technology development with specific customer needs. The appointment is effective immediately, and Brunnert will be based in Express' headquarters in Houston.

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"David is a seasoned and trusted leader in the oilfield services industry.  He is uniquely qualified to drive strategic prioritization and accountability within Express Energy Services, with a laser-focus on operational excellence," said Darron Anderson, chief executive officer, Express Energy Services. "His extensive track record of profitability and business acumen are representative of this leadership role in our organization.  I am delighted to have David on board to support Express' goals for future growth."

Prior to joining Express, Brunnert, a 20-year industry veteran, served in various operational management positions with Weatherford International from 1997 through 2013, including vice president of drilling tools and intervention services, global general manager of drilling tools, global business unit manager of performance drilling tools and other engineering management roles.  While at Weatherford, Brunnert created more than 25 patented technologies that are used in the oil and gas industry.

"I am incredibly energized to join the company," said David Brunnert, new chief operating officer, Express Energy Services. "I am looking forward to enhancing Express' leadership position and to supporting the growth goals of the management team."

Previous to his association with Weatherford, Brunnert worked for Houston Engineers as a product engineer developing drilling and fishing technologies.  His background also includes four years with the US Army Corps of Engineers where he was a paratrooper and combat engineer.

Currently, Brunnert is a member of the Engineering Leadership Board for the Cullen College of Engineering at the University of Houston.  In addition, he is a member of the Society for Petroleum Engineers and the West Point Society of Greater Houston. Brunnert received his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the United States Military Academy at West Point and his Master of Mechanical Engineering from the University of Houston.

About Express Energy Services
Express Energy Services, founded in 2000, is a provider of products and services to the petroleum and energy industries. Providing services in every major hydrocarbon basin in the United States, Express serves its customers with seven core service lines and a workforce of approximately 2,000 employees in more than 30 locations throughout the country. The company's World Wide Web site can be accessed at www.eeslp.com.

SOURCE Express Energy Services

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