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Leading Government Consulting Firm Expands Energy and Environment Practice

Posted on: Tuesday, 29 July 2008, 09:00 CDT

WASHINGTON, July 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- NSI, a Washington, D.C. based government and business consulting firm, announced today the expansion of its Energy and Environment Practice, led by industry thought leaders, Terry Tamminen and Bonnie Reiss. Tamminen, the Managing Director, and Reiss, a Senior Advisor, join Vice President Kevin Matthews as the leadership team.

"The team's vast experience across the renewable and alternative energy sectors, combined with our external relationships across the globe, all complement our goal to develop and execute sustainable solutions for our clients," said Al Gordon, CEO of NSI. "This team has been instrumental in advancing environmental policy around the world. They have an in-depth understanding of where economic, social, and environmental opportunities intersect in the state and local government marketplace."

Prior to NSI, Tamminen was appointed as the Secretary of the California Environmental Protection Agency in 2003, and served as Cabinet Secretary, the Chief Policy Advisor to Governor Schwarzenegger. Tamminen continues to advise Governor Schwarzenegger and several other U.S. Governors on climate and energy policies and is at the forefront of rolling out a U.S. national climate plan. Reiss served as Senior Advisor to Governor Schwarzenegger from 2003-2007, and was the Governor's point person on education, environment, women's issues, public safety and children's health. She was also involved in passing progressive environment and energy laws in California. Matthews was Director of Government Relations for AIG Environmental, and held multiple positions with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in Washington D.C.

"NSI is a political pathfinder that can quickly identify, prioritize, and target effective solutions in response to any global environmental issue," said Bob Uhler, CEO of MWH Global. "In today's rapidly changing marketplace, NSI consistently performs beyond 100 percent of its benchmark, and the team exudes a high level of integrity that is refreshing and unique in the government marketplace."

About NSI

NSI is a nationally recognized consulting firm providing companies with the strategy and insight to navigate complex procurement, legislative and regulatory processes of state and local governments. NSI's vast network of expertise and external relationships spans across the globe, and includes over 1,000 bipartisan consultants in every state capital, major city and county across the U.S. The leadership team carries unparalleled experience at the intersection of business strategy, market development, policy formation, legislation, and regulation. NSI represents companies across every vertical market with particular expertise in technology, energy and environment, public safety and law enforcement, education, transportation and healthcare. Established in 1996, NSI has generated over $6 billion in revenue and passed dozens of legislative bills for its clients. NSI is headquartered in Washington D.C. and has offices in Florida, Illinois and Minnesota. For more information, please visit the company website at http://www.nationalstrategiesinc.com/.

NSI

CONTACT: Kathleen Cook of NSI, +1-202-349-7026,kcook@nationalstrategiesinc.com; or Everett Merrill of MWW Group,+1-201-964-2361, emerrill@mww.com, for NSI

Web site: http://www.nationalstrategiesinc.com/

Source: PRNewswire-USNewswire

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