Platinum Control Technologies Names Kirk Branom Senior Vice President/Development

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Dec 01, 2011, 02:00 ET

FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Mr. Kirk Branom has joined Fort Worth, Texas-based Platinum Control Technologies as Senior Vice President of Development. He will be responsible for implementing Platinum's product development plan.

Platinum Control Technologies, a recognized leader in the oil and gas industry, manufactures a UL and CSA-certified burner management system. Dedicated to providing enhanced technology focused on safety, productivity and compliance, Platinum Control Technologies provides field-specific technology geared to exceed the energy service industry's expectations.

"Kirk's career spans 31 years in the oil and gas sales and service industry. In his career he has marketed and serviced numerous burner management and ignition systems," Jim Samis, President, Platinum Control Technologies, said. "He confirms Platinum's position in understanding the need for Platinum's technologically advanced products in the oil and gas industry today. Kirk's expertise will greatly advance the efforts of Platinum and its clients. We are thrilled that Kirk has joined us at Platinum."

Mr. Branom joins the company from Valerus, where he served as vice president of Northern U.S. Operations.

Prior to joining Valerus, Mr. Branom spent the majority of his career at Natco, starting as a sales and equipment technician in 1980. In 1982, he was promoted to service manager and relocated to Evanston, Wyoming to direct the company's technical assistance program. He returned to Utah in 1986 when he was promoted to sales and service center manager.

During his tenure with Natco, Mr. Branom rose through the company ranks, in positions of increasing scope and responsibility. He held the position of senior branch manager and northwest regional operations manager, responsible for numerous branches located in the northwest United States. In 1999, his responsibilities doubled when he was named senior regional manager of the northern United States, where he directed 16 branch locations.

In 2004, he was promoted to vice president of U.S. branch operations, responsible for 32 branch locations. In 2009, after Natco was acquired by Cameron, Mr. Branom was named regional operations manager of northern United States/Canada, directing operations for 18 U.S. branches and five Canadian branches.

Based in Fort Worth, Texas, Platinum Control Technologies manufactures and markets a comprehensive burner management system that has been UL and CSA-certified since 2006, ensuring environmental compliance while providing advanced safety features (www.platinumcontrol.com).