Bernhard, LLC Expands Executive Management Team

BATON ROUGE, La., Oct. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Bernhard, LLC ("Bernhard" or the "Company"), an integrated provider of energy, engineering, electrical and mechanical services, today announced the promotion of Amy Cohen to Chief Financial Officer and the appointment of Melissa Samuel as Vice President of Human Resources and Associate General Counsel.

"We are excited to promote Amy to this new role and welcome Melissa to Bernhard," said Ed Tinsley, Chief Executive Officer of Bernhard Energy Solutions. "Both women have significant experience and expertise in their respective fields and I am pleased to add leaders of their caliber to our team. I look forward to working closely with both Amy and Melissa to ensure Bernhard continues its mission to develop innovative solutions for our customers."

With more than two decades of experience in senior finance roles, Ms. Cohen brings deep finance, accounting and leadership expertise to her new position as Chief Financial Officer. Most recently, she served as Vice President of Finance, where she was responsible for the financial planning function, including the preparation of a $655 million annual budget and the preparation of GAAP compliant financial statements, among other responsibilities. Prior to joining Bernhard, Ms. Cohen served as Regional Finance Director for iHeart Media and as a Senior Director of SEC Reporting and Accounting for AT&T / DIRECTV. Ms. Cohen received a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Louisiana State University and has earned her CPA designation.

"Throughout my career, I have focused on driving efficiency and financial performance to create and enhance value, and I look forward to stepping into this role and actively contributing to Bernhard's bright future," said Ms. Cohen. "It is a pleasure to continue working with our talented management team to deliver strong financial results and further enable Bernhard's success."

Ms. Samuel brings 22 years of experience in human resources and employment law to Bernhard, where she will be responsible for recruiting, hiring, and retaining top quality staff across all Bernhard companies. She will also work with other members of the Bernhard management team to ensure Bernhard's continued compliance with labor and employment laws applicable to the business. Most recently, she served as Attorney Shareholder at The Kullman Firm in Baton Rouge where she represented various employers in all aspects of labor and employment law. Prior to that, she served as Senior Vice President of Administration for H&E Equipment Services, Inc., where she oversaw the legal, HR, and safety functions for the company. Ms. Samuel received her J.D. from Santa Clara University School of Law and a Masters of Labor and Employment Law from Georgetown University Law Center.

"I am thrilled to join the exceptional team at Bernhard," said Ms. Samuel. "The HR function plays a critical role in positively impacting our employees and their families and I look forward to serving in my role to enrich the lives of Bernhard's employees and better our community, which will ultimately contribute to strengthening our business."

Ms. Cohen and Ms. Samuel join a seasoned management team comprised of Ed Tinsley, Chief Executive Officer; Philip Breaux, Chief Executive Officer, Electrical Division; Rusty Mullen, Chief Executive Officer, Engineering Division; Philip Catanzaro, President, Mechanical Division and Michael Durham, General Counsel.

About Bernhard, LLC

For nearly 100 years, Bernhard has been dedicated to developing innovative solutions, executing on-time and under-budget project delivery and offering exceptional professional service to our customers across the country. Bernhard's more than 2,000 employees operate in 25 locations, to provide tailored solutions accomplishing the goals of our customers in the most effective and efficient way possible. With safety and corporate responsibility as the cornerstones of everything we do, Bernhard is committed to making a positive impact in the communities in which we live and work.

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