WALTHAM, Mass., July 7, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Tecogen Inc.
(NASDAQ: TGEN), today announced the appointment of Mr. Earl Lewis to the company's Board of Directors.
Tecogen is a next-generation manufacturer of
natural-gas-fueled, engine-driven, combined heat and power (CHP)
products that aim to reduce energy costs, reduce greenhouse gas
emissions, and alleviate congestion on the national power grid.
Mr. Lewis served as Chairman, President, and Chief Executive
Officer of FLIR Systems, Inc., a highly acclaimed electronic
equipment manufacturer, from 2000 until his retirement in 2013 as
President and Chief Executive Officer. He continues to serve
as Chairman of FLIR's Board. Prior to joining FLIR, Mr. Lewis
served in various capacities at Thermo Instrument Systems, Inc., a
unit of Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., formerly Thermo Electron
Inc., with his last role as President and Chief Executive
Officer.
"We are pleased to welcome Mr. Lewis to our Board," said
Robert Panora, Tecogen's President
and Chief Operating Officer. "We appreciate his thoroughly
demonstrated knowledge of how to manage a business to increase its
profitability and growth. Also, his leadership at both Thermo
Electron and FLIR has given him a deep understanding of Tecogen's
technology and operations, as well as our target markets."
Mr. Lewis is also a member of the Board of Directors of Harvard
BioScience and NxStage Medical, Inc., and a Trustee of Clarkson University and New
Hampton School. He holds a BS from Clarkson College of Technology and has attended
post-graduate programs at the University of Buffalo, Northeastern University, and Harvard University. Mr. Lewis also holds a
Masters Professional Director Certification from the American
College of Corporate Directors, a public company director education
and credentialing organization.
About Tecogen
Tecogen manufactures, installs, and maintains high efficiency,
ultra-clean combined heat and power products including natural gas
engine-driven cogeneration, air conditioning systems, and
high-efficiency water heaters for industrial and commercial use.
Tecogen has shipped more than 2,000 units, supported by an
established network of engineering, sales, and service personnel
across the United States.
For more information, please visit www.tecogen.com.
Tecogen Media Contact Information:
David Garrison
Director of Finance
P: 781-466-6403
E: David.Garrison@tecogen.com
Tecogen Investor Contact Information:
John N. Hatsopoulos
P: 781-622-1120
E: jhatsopoulos@tecogen.com
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