Bernhard Companies Join Together to Form Leading Edge Energy Services Firm

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2 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Rebecca Bernhard Bernhard Companies Join Together to Form Leading Edge Energy Services Firm Hospitals, universities and commercial clients to benefit from full-service design-build, mechanical, electrical and plumbing expertise LAFAYETTE, La., Feb. 26, 2015 Combining proven leadership, industry expertise and unique services, Bernhard Energy, Bernhard Mechanical, EP Breaux Electrical and TME have joined together to provide energy-engineering, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and development services for clients in the commercial industry. Formed under the holding company Bernhard, this full-service designbuild energy infrastructure firm is changing industry rules to improve the cost structure of hospitals, universities and commercial facilities. As an owner s advocate with a total facility management process designed by TME as well as mechanical, electrical and plumbing construction and maintenance expertise provided by Bernhard Mechanical and EP Breaux Electrical, Bernhard presents clients with an organized team of diverse and multidisciplined subject matter experts who challenge the standard business practices of large-scale facility operations. Through Bernhard Energy s long-term development and energy-engineering methods, Bernhard offers a more competitive bottom-line approach to conventional facility planning, design, construction and maintenance practices. Bernhard Energy builds energy infrastructure platforms for commercial facilities that are scalable in design to accommodate energy demand and production while offsetting capital outlay to design, construct, own, operate and maintain facilities. Bernhard Energy s focus is to customize district energy systems, combined heat and power plants, distributed generation and energy-efficient micro grids. Bernhard Energy helps building owners and operators reduce the total cost of facility ownership by addressing an entire facility s energy infrastructure system from original concept to ultimate demolition or repurposing. By adjusting the total facility management process and total cost of ownership, Bernhard Energy becomes a partner in facility management and cost reduction, said Ed Tinsley, professional engineer, chief executive officer of Bernhard Energy and managing principal of TME.

3 Bernhard Energy provides financing to design-build, own, operate and maintain district energy systems for some of the largest universities, private developments and hospital systems in the U.S. We are proud to offer innovative engineering-design to some of the nation s most significant facilities, said Ken Bernhard, corporate development director for Bernhard Energy. This partnership benefits from an experienced board of directors as well as each Bernhard company s proven leadership, including Jim Bernhard, Jr., founder and former chief executive officer of The Shaw Group; Ed Tinsley, chief executive officer of Bernhard Energy and co-founder and managing partner of TME; Kenneth Bernhard, president and chief executive officer of Bernhard Mechanical; Philip Breaux, president of EP Breaux Electrical; Rusty Mullen, executive managing principal and chief executive officer of TME; Jeff Jenkins, former executive of The Shaw Group; and Albert McAlister, former board member of The Shaw Group. About Bernhard Energy Bernhard Energy is a developer and co-developer of district energy systems, central utility plants, combined heat and power plants, renewable energy plants and other distributed generation and energy efficiency projects for commercial, governmental and institutional clients. Its unique ability to combine investment dollars with asset monetization services and energy efficiency upgrades is a strategic operations solution for energy-intensive organizations that wish to reduce long-term operating costs and redeploy capital to core business lines. Bernhard Energy s total service offerings can be customized for any client and include project origination, feasibility studies and economic analysis, project development, transaction structuring and documentation, financial modeling, investment underwriting, permitting and utility interconnection, regulatory compliance, project funding, project management, risk management, asset management, operator training, remote monitoring, and daily measurement and verification of performance to ensure energy efficiency gains are proven and sustained over time. About Bernhard Mechanical Since 1919, Bernhard Mechanical has been a leading provider of mechanical construction and maintenance services for new and existing commercial buildings. Bernhard provides designassist, pre-construction, construction and maintenance services to architects, engineers, contractors and owners within the commercial, education, healthcare, hospitality, gaming, governmental, industrial, manufacturing and retail markets. Bernhard Mechanical s core services include value engineering, design-assist, estimating, project management, plumbing,

4 heating and air conditioning, medical gas piping, process piping, commissioning and startup, equipment retrofit and replacement, preventative maintenance and 24/7 on-call service. About EP Breaux Electrical Since 1945, EP Breaux Electrical has been an industry-leading electrical contractor specializing in commercial, utility, industrial and communications projects. Dedicated to meeting the electrical contracting needs of the Gulf Coast region for 70 years, EP Breaux Electrical is headquartered in New Iberia, La., and is licensed in 11 states to perform electrical utility work and small- and large-scale electrical installation projects. About TME Since 1995, TME has grown to become a full-service mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, structural and energy engineering firm headquartered in Little Rock, Ark. Its staff of more than 175 individuals in 15 locations across the country is comprised of expert professionals dedicated to providing clients with innovative engineering design and energy conservation. Throughout its history, TME has provided consulting engineering and energy services for more than 4,500 projects at more than 1,500 facilities across the nation. It attributes long-term relationships with its clients to its core beliefs of progressive engineering, customer advocacy and service above and beyond the expected. Stewardship of resources is a core philosophy of TME, making the company unique in that the primary function of the majority of its services is to conserve fiscal and natural resources. The members of the TME team provide unmatched expertise on the latest criteria for sustainable building designs and operations. TME s other services include cost estimating, project development, energy modeling, asset monetization and design. # # #

5 WHO WE ARE Bernhard is an integrated provider of energy-engineering, energy conservation, facility operations, and mechanical and electrical construction and maintenance services for commercial, institutional and industrial clients. TME tmecorp.com Nationally Recognized Consulting Engineering and Energy Services Firm 175 professional employees Bernhard Mechanical bernhardmechanical.com Top National Mechanical Contractor with Nearly 100 Years in Business 250 professional and field employees Bernhard Energy bernhardenergy.com Integrated Project Development, Investment and Execution Firm 15 professionals in various offices Ernest P. Breaux Electrical epbreaux.com Industry Leading Electrical Contractor Specializing in Substation Utilities, Industrial Highway, Commercial, Municipal, Communications and Service 275 professional and field employees

6 WHERE WE ARE LOCATED Bernhard operates 13 offices with personnel in 18 locations across the country. With approximately 725 employees, we have the resources and expertise to support clients in every region of the United States. Office Locations Client Locations OFFICES TME Bernhard Mechanical Bernhard Energy Ernest P. Breaux Electrical PERSONNEL LOCATIONS Little Rock, Fayetteville, AR; Tucson, AZ; Oklahoma City, OK; St. Louis, MO; Birmingham, AL; Houston, TX; Chicago, IL; Springfield, MO; Knoxville, Nashville, TN; Greneda, MS; Portales, NM Lafayette, Baton Rouge, New Orleans, LA Edison, NJ; Little Rock, AR; Baton Rouge, Lafayette, LA; Washington, DC New Iberia, LA

7 COMPANY LEADERSHIP Each Bernhard Company will be directed by its current leadership, who have partnered to move the organization forward within the industry. This team of industry experts will remain committed to customer advocacy and to providing the traditional services of each entity while seeking business opportunities that leverage the overall strengths of the company. Chairman of the Board Jim Bernhard, Jr. Chairman of the Board, Bernhard, LLC Founder and Former CEO of The Shaw Group Founded The Shaw Group in 1987 with a small personal investment and grew the company into one of the leading global energy services firms with more than $6 billion in revenue and 25,000 employees Led the growth of The Shaw Group for 25 years as the CEO, President and Chairman of the Board Played a leading role in every major decision of the company from its founding until its sale Oversaw the company as it became one of the fastest-growing companies in the Fortune 500 offering a broad range of engineering, construction, equipment, environmental and manufacturing services across the energy spectrum Positioned the company as an industry leader in the power industry as well as a top environmental services provider and the global leader in nuclear power services Regarded as an expert in the energy services industry, having testified before the U.S. Senate s Energy Subcommittee to discuss pending energy issues in the United States and across the globe Bachelor of Arts in Construction Management from Louisiana State University Creative Bernhard, LLC seeks to create sustainable value for clients by leveraging the services and expertise of its operating companies. Bernhard, LLC prides itself on thinking creatively to provide the best financial and technical solutions that facilitate growth and flexibility for its clients.

8 Board Members Jeff Jenkins Board Member, Bernhard, LLC Former executive of The Shaw Group for 10 years in vital roles including Chief Operating Officer of Shaw Environmental and Infrastructure, President of the Commercial, State and Local group within the Environmental and Infrastructure division and Vice President of the Office of the Chairman Early career experience includes serving as a Corporate and Securities Attorney at Vinson & Elkins LLP where his practice focused primarily on mergers and acquisitions, private equity and venture capital, and public securities work in a broad range of industries Bachelor of Arts from Louisiana State University J.D. from Louisiana State University after attending law school at the University of Texas Practiced law at McAlister and McAlister in South Carolina for 38 years Served as a Board Member of the Shaw Group from Serves on the President s Advisory Board at Clemson University Albert McAlister Board Member, Bernhard LLC

9 Bernhard Energy Ed Tinsley Board Member, Bernhard, LLC CEO, Bernhard Energy Co-Founder and Managing Partner, TME Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville Co-founded TME in 1995 with Rusty Mullen Registered Professional Engineer, Registered Technical Analyst, Certified Energy Manager, Certified LEED Accredited Professional, Certified ASHRAE Healthcare Facility Design Professional, ASHE Certified Healthcare Facility Manager More than 30 years of industry experience as a consultant and facility manager for a large hospital History of innovative strategies in the field of energy conservation Rich industry knowledge source who taught more than 150 classes on subjects including ventilation systems, high performance chilled water systems, MEP/FP systems, medical gas systems, project management, infection control and risk assessment, energy procurement, performance contracting, commissioning, sustainable design and energy conservation Author of numerous magazine articles and white papers, including many sections of ASHE s Health Facility Commissioning Guidelines Recognized industry expert who received eight energy awards from ASHRAE for projects he designed or managed, two Presidential Awards for Leadership in Federal Energy Management, ASHE Crystal Eagle Award, Engineering Excellence Award in Building and Technology Systems from the American Council of Engineering Companies Value-Driven Bernhard Energy partners with healthcare and university systems, community developers and municipalities to finance and develop district energy systems and central utility plants that are scalable in design to meet the long-term economic and environmental objects of the client.

10 Bernhard Mechanical Kenneth Bernhard Board Member, Bernhard, LLC President and CEO, Bernhard Mechanical Began career in the commercial construction and energy business nearly 40 years ago as a licensed master plumber while he worked his way up to field superintendent, estimator, project manager and, ultimately, president and CEO More than quadrupled Bernhard Mechanical s size, maintaining the company s steady growth over the past 20 years with key personnel, including three generations of union and non-union laborers Led Bernhard Mechanical to its position as one of the largest contractors in the Gulf South and among the longest-standing companies in the United States Licensed HVAC contractor Master Plumber Former Plumbing instructor for Local 106 Experienced Bernhard Mechanical has specialized in mechanical services, systems and solutions since For nearly a century, we have excelled at pre-construction, construction, preventative maintenance and repair services for significant developments in a variety of markets. Our passion for excellence in construction has built our reputation, long history of working with our clients and has supported our growth as one of the largest contractors in the Gulf Region.

11 Ernest P. Breaux Electrical Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Southwestern Louisiana (ULL) Began career as an apprentice electrician before advancing to a Commercial Electrical Estimator, a position held for more than 30 years Served as Senior Commercial Construction Estimator from In 2001, assumed the role of President As President, led Ernest P. Breaux Electrical through company expansion which nearly doubled company revenues Elected as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board by company members in 2010 Philip Breaux Board Member, Bernhard, LLC President and CEO, EP Breaux Electrical Dependable For six decades, EP Breaux has been recognized by our customers as the Most Dependable electrical contractor in the Southern region and we pride ourselves on our earned reputation for providing the best quality services available in the industry.

12 TME Rusty Mullen, PE Board Member, Bernhard, LLC Executive Managing Principal and CEO, TME Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville Began career as a field engineer in the oil and gas industry before transitioning to consulting engineering Co-founded TME with Ed Tinsley in 1995 More than 30 years of industry experience Registered Professional Engineer, Registered Technical Analyst and Registered Master Electrician Expert in the field of electrical engineering and innovative design who has presented at numerous conventions and taught classes on a variety of industry subjects Passionate about mentoring the next generation of engineers and other industry professionals Governor appointed - Arkansas Electrical Examiners Board One of four individuals inducted into the Arkansas Academy of Electrical Engineering in 2010 for his professional knowledge, experience and character in representing and practicing the discipline of electrical engineering Named to Arkansas Business Power List of Industry Leaders in 2011 for his leadership and management skills that have been instrumental in the expansion of TME Professional TME is a full-service mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, structural and energy engineering firm comprised of expert professionals. Throughout our history, TME has provided innovative engineering design and energy conservation services for more than 4,500 projects for more than 1,500 facilities across the nation. Ed Tinsley Board Member, Bernhard, LLC CEO, Bernhard Energy Co-Founder and Managing Partner, TME See bio under Bernhard Energy rev 1-2