Announcing Dean Moretton, Principal at Skipping Stone - 09/2008

ORANGE COUNTY, California, September 2008 - Principal Dean Moretton has joined Skipping Stone, a professional resources company that offers a member network for consulting, interim resources and job placement, with offices in Southern Califiornia, Boston, Chicago, Houston and Tampa Florida.

Mr. Moretton has been in the energy sector for 21 years and brings the experience of navigating as President, with three start up companies from inception through growth, venture capital investment and aquisition. Along with Leadership and vision, Mr. Moretton has successfully demonstrated an ability to create product and aquire market presence in N.A., Europe, Asia, and South America, deliver commplex projects in software & construction, and add value through his thorough understanding of electricity, energy markets, alternative energies, risk-management and financial trading markets.

In addition to his President positions, Mr. Moretton has been a Vice President at an international bank, a Director at an international energy company, a Board of Director member on two companies, and an accomplished author and conference presenter with publications in Public Utilities Fortnightly, Power Mart Conference and Con-Energie.

About Skipping Stone:
Founded in 1996, Skipping Stone is a strategy and market consulting company with over 200 energy clients worldwide. With over 850 experienced energy consultants and resources, the company has provided a broad range of services in the following sectors: Natural Gas Markets, Power Markets, Sustainability, Energy Technologies, Renewable Energy and Demand Response. We serve clients by utilizing our expansive Member Network of industry experienced professionals for consulting, interim resource and executive search engagements.

Skipping Stone's exclusive Member Network is for executives and professionals with energy industry experience. Members are given access to a myriad of online tools and templates, business development, marketing materials and work flow applications as well as the support needed to successfully assist clients.

For more information contact Peter Weigand, pweigand@skippingstone.com or 714.965.0800.

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