APOGEE Expands Staff in Northeast and Southwest to Serve Energy Utilities

ATLANTA, Feb. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- APOGEE Interactive Inc. announced today the expansion of it national sales force with the addition of two regional account executives, Rachael Fredericks and Mark A. Rogalski. Fredericks will focus on client service to utilities located in the Northeast while Rogalski will work with utility clients throughout the West and Southwest. Founded in 1993, APOGEE is a leading provider of energy efficiency software and education programs to more than 500 energy companies nationwide.

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Fredericks brings to APOGEE more than a dozen years experience in the design and implementation of energy efficiency, renewable and other energy resource solutions throughout Vermont, Massachusetts and New Jersey. During her tenures with such organizations as PSE&G, Efficiency Vermont, Vermont Energy Investment Corporation, Lighting Retrofit Services and the Cape Cod Center for Sustainability, Fredericks served as a program manager and director for a variety of energy initiatives in utility, nonprofit and retail sectors.

She is a current member of the Association of Energy Engineers and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies from Green Mountain College. She has also earned certifications as a Certified Sustainable Development Professional and Certified Business Energy Professional. Fredericks will be based in New Jersey.

Rogalski is a seasoned sales executive with over 18 years of experience growing both new and existing accounts within the telco, utility, cable, and high-tech sectors. In addition leading direct sales for the field services division of Trimble Mobile Resource Management (formerly @Road, Inc.), Rogalski's roles have included sales and executive management positions with Web-based technology companies that manage supply chain, workforce automation, and asset management functions. Each involved providing integrated solutions to organizations ranging from Fortune 500 to mid-sized companies.

Earlier in his career, Rogalski worked for a television network that provided closed circuit, proprietary education to organizations around the globe. He holds an electrical engineering degree from Michigan Technological University and will be based in Arizona.

"We're pleased to expand our national reach and service to our growing number of customers," said Andy Schechter, director of sales for APOGEE. "Rachael and Mark bring exceptional energy efficiency and software expertise to their clients and APOGEE's account service team," Schechter said.

APOGEE Interactive Inc. (www.apogee.net) is a leading provider of energy efficiency software and education programs to the utility industry. Founded in 1993 in Atlanta, APOGEE's energy analysis and customer self-service Web applications are currently in use by 500 electric and gas utilities across the US. Clients include such leading energy companies as Southern Company (SO), PSE&G, NSTAR (NST), Con Edison (ED), PECO (EXC), Marietta Power & Water, SMUD, BGE (CEG), Westar Energy (WR), Minnesota Power, Puget Sound Energy, Entergy (ETR), Jackson EMC and more.

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