Encore Energy Services, Inc., a leading retail provider of natural gas to industrial and commercial customers in the Midwest, announced today that Craig Markham has been hired as a Customer Care Manager. In this capacity, Mr. Markham will be responsible for sales of natural gas to businesses in Central and Eastern Iowa. Mr. Markham will office in Dubuque, Iowa and will be instrumental in expanding Encore's business in the state of Iowa by providing low-cost, reliable natural gas supplies.

Currently, Encore serves several fortune 500 companies, and recently was awarded the natural gas contract for the City of Dubuque. Mr. Markham is a Dubuque native and is strongly engaged as a leader in the community and surrounding area. He is Vice President of the Dubuque Noon Optimist Club, a member of the Dubuque Men's Association, Co-Chair of the Dubuque Young Professionals Symposium, and a board member of the Storybook Hill Children's Zoo. Mr. Markham graduated from the University of Northern Iowa and is an active alumnus.

Commenting on the hiring of Mr. Markham, Ken Graeber, President and CEO of Encore Energy Services stated, "We are excited that Craig has joined Encore to assist in expanding our services throughout Eastern Iowa and the state of Iowa in general. Craig is well respected throughout the Dubuque community and has a great understanding of the natural gas industry that was imparted on him by his father John. Craig has always wanted to follow in his father's footsteps and we are happy to give him that opportunity." Mr. Graeber continued, "I could not think of a better person to serve as our company's representative in the area, bringing low-cost customized energy solutions to Iowa's commercial and industrial businesses."

For more information on Encore's products and services, Craig can be reached at the following:
Office: (563) 583-1277
Cell: (563) 542-1125
E-mail: craig.markham@encorenergy.com - Outlook V-Card