PENNINGTON, N.J., May 27, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- WorldWater Corporation (OTCBB:WWAT) announced today that it has named James S. Brown to the position of Vice President-Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately.
Mr. Brown has extensive financial experience in the energy industry. He was Director of Structured Finance, Americas, for Entergy Wholesale Operations, Houston, TX; Project Finance Director for El Paso Energy International, Houston; and VP-Finance for Westmoreland Energy, Charlottesville, VA. He also held executive finance positions with AMVEST Corp., Charlottesville, and earlier, was a senior accountant for Deloitte, Haskins & Sells (Deloitte & Touche), where he obtained his CPA.
A graduate in Business Administration from Georgetown University, Mr. Brown earned an MBA from Texas A&M University.
"Jim Brown brings a wealth of financial experience at this crucial time of strong growth in our company," said Quentin T. Kelly, WorldWater's Chairman and CEO. "Jim has the kind of experience we need, both domestically and internationally, to help deal with the positive changes facing our company now and into the future."
Mr. Brown succeeds Terri Harris, former VP-Controller.
WorldWater Corp. (www.worldwater.com) is a full service international solar energy and water management company with unique, high-powered solar technology providing solutions to water supply and energy problems.