TENERA Appoints General Manager for Government Services Group

Business Wire, Jan 29, 1996

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 1996--TENERA, Inc. (AMEX:TNR) announced today that Joseph ("J.J.") Wilder has been named as the General Manager of its Government Services Group.

Wilder, 44, was the Deputy General Manager of the Government Services Group in 1995 and has been a principal contributor to the growth of the Group's operations over the past three years. Wilder joined the company in 1990, and has over 22 years of experience in providing solutions for many energy industry performance improvement projects.

Wilder received his bachelor of science degree in Nuclear Engineering from the University of Tennessee. Prior to joining TENERA, Wilder worked at the Tennessee Valley Authority where he managed the Safety Analysis Group at the Sequoyah Nuclear Plant and was a member of the Plant Operating Review Committee.

In his new position, Wilder will be responsible for the continued refinement of the company's government business model with an objective of enhanced predictability in the sales area, and will report directly to Bradley Geddes, president and chief operating officer. Wilder will work out of the company's office in Knoxville, Tenn.

Commenting on Wilder's appointment, Bradley Geddes stated: "I am delighted that J.J. has been promoted to this leadership position. His efforts have contributed significantly to the growth of our Government Services business, and its development and implementation of strategies to upgrade the operational, safety and environmental conditions leading to improved performance at various Department of Energy sites. I believe that his knowledge of the government market, customers and our company's resources will enhance the focus of the group in order to provide innovative and effective solutions for our government clients."

TENERA Inc. provides integrated management, consulting and software solutions for utilities, the government, and large transportation operations through offices in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Maryland, New York, Tennessee and Washington.

CONTACT: TENERA, Inc.

Jeffrey Hazarian, 415/536-4744 (CFO)

James Robison, 415/536-4744 (Treasurer)