EWN names James Schauer as Executive Director of Midstream Strategy

Energy Worldnet (EWN) • March 29, 2018

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ENERGY worldnet, Inc. (EWN) announced today that former CEO of Thigpen Energy, James (Jim) Schauer has been named Executive Director of Midstream Strategy.

Jim will be responsible for expanding business in the midstream sector and ensuring both potential and existing clients' needs are not only met but are aligned with EWN's quality services and solutions.

Coleman Sterling, CEO of EWN stated, "Jim's commitment to client success and his focus on safety and operational excellence makes him a great fit for the EWN team. Jim's extensive experience in Midstream operations combined with EWN's extensive Distribution and Midstream footprint helps us continue to fulfill the needs of operators across the nation." Sterling went on to say, "we are excited to have Jim on the team. This marks a new era of industry service for EWN, a true one-stop shop for compliance management."

"I am very excited and honored to join the EWN team," commented Jim Schauer – Executive Director Midstream Strategy, "as I have witnessed firsthand the commitment to excellence and dedication that empowers EWN. The common goal – to exceed our client's expectations with extraordinary service, solutions, and industry knowledge is the backbone of EWN's culture."

Coleman Sterling further stated, "EWN is an absolute world-class organization, and my goal is to help build on all the greatness it has established over the last 24 years, and expand further into the energy markets, by bringing Jim's two decades of energy experience and relationships to our arsenal." Sterling concluded, "Jim joins a team that is dedicated not only to client success and satisfaction but to aggressively push forward its vision to 'Make the world a safer place to work.'"

ENERGY worldnet, Inc. (EWN) has over 24 years of experience providing training, evaluations, record management and consulting services to the energy industry. EWN's continued industry presence and leadership has earned the company a dominant position in the global marketplace. EWN supports training and compliance requirements for well over 1,000 clients throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and South America.

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