SOLARC ANNOUNCES NEW HIRES FOR NATURAL GAS SOLUTION

 

HOUSTON (May 14, 2009) - SolArc, a global provider of commodity supply, trading and risk management software solutions, is pleased to announce the addition of two key positions focused on the SolArc Solution for Natural Gas.

 

Alan Gunn has joined SolArc and is responsible for directing Sales and Sales Strategy for the SolArc Solution for Natural Gas. Gunn has more than 20 years of experience in energy, technology, and commodities trading and risk management. Gunn has previously served in senior sales management positions with Kiodex, a commodity risk and trading service, and Altra Energy Technologies, a natural gas trading and transportation software company. Gunn also led the efforts to bridge Vitria Technology, Macro Energy and Manugistics into the energy marketplace. Gunn has significant expertise in natural gas trading and transportation, and worked on the Texas Eastern transition team for FERC Order 636, as well as serving at numerous FERC technical hearings, GISB and NAESB conferences. Gunn is a graduate of Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting.

 

Jeri Galloway Masterson has also joined SolArc and will lead Product Marketing efforts for the SolArc Natural Gas Solution. Masterson has more than 25 years of experience in product management, product development and natural gas risk management. Masterson has served as Principal of Quattro Energy Partners, as well as in senior executive positions at El Paso Merchant Energy, Deutsche Bank, J. Aron (Goldman Sachs) and Valero. Masterson is a graduate of Rice University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering, and also earned an MBA from the Harvard Graduate School of Business. Masterson will be working closely with the sales and development teams, as well as across customer accounts, to continue advancing the market-leading capabilities of the SolArc Solution for Natural Gas.

 

Brad Anderson, SolArc CEO, noted that "the addition of Alan, Jeri and others to an already strong team focused on our Natural Gas Solution is part of a larger strategic plan at SolArc. We are making significant investments to ensure our solution for the Natural Gas market continues to be the best available anywhere in the world. In the coming months, you will see additional announcements in this area and we continue to look for and develop the best talent in the industry across all of our solutions."

 

About SolArc
SolArc, Inc. is a global provider of enterprise commodity management solutions. SolArc's integrated software solution offers customers greater insight and control over their complex commodity supply, marketing and trading environments, delivering increased operational effectiveness and profitability at lower risk.

 

Since 1991, SolArc has become a trusted solution provider for an international clientele of more than 60 leading corporations across a range of vertical industries, including energy, aviation and transportation, banking and finance, agriculture and consumer goods. SolArc is headquartered in Houston and has offices in Dallas, Tulsa, London and Singapore.