Basin Water Announces Appointment Of Michael Stark As President And Chief Operating Officer

Rancho Cucamonga, CA - Basin Water, Inc. today announced the appointment of Michael M. Stark as President and Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Stark previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Veolia Water North America, a subsidiary of Veolia Environment SA of France, a leading worldwide integrated water services and environmental company. As President and Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Stark will be responsible for overseeing the overall operations of the company and will report to Peter Jensen, Basin Water's Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer.

Mr. Jensen stated, "We are excited to welcome Mike to Basin Water. We believe Mike's expertise and industry relationships in the water supply and services area are unmatched. The addition of Mike to the Basin Water organization will accelerate our successful growth into a national organization and enhance our position as an innovative and reliable supplier of drinking water to utilities, municipalities and other water users. Mike has over 40 years of global experience in the water, environmental and specialty chemical industries. He was a key member of the team responsible for the growth of US Filter, which was later acquired by Vivendi. Mike has strong expertise in developing and implementing sales and marketing growth strategies and is knowledgeable in all operating facets of a public company."

"Basin Water is well-positioned to become a leader in the water treatment and service industry. Basin Water's core business is to provide cost effective technical solutions for specific potable water treatment problems. Equally important, these solutions are encased in a culture of customer service. I am very confident about Basin Water's future growth potential and the contribution Basin Water will make to ensure reliable water sources to a growing and shifting population base. It is an honor to have this opportunity with Basin Water," added Mr. Stark.

SOURCE: Envirogen Technologies