The McDonnell Group

ST. PAUL, MN  –  Aug. 2, 2011 – Powel, Inc., a leading developer of software that helps utilities work smarter, today announced that Brad Johnson has joined the company as sales representative.

Mr. Johnson will execute strategy for marketing the Powel WorkStudio^® suite of mobile work management software tools to larger U.S. utilities from the company’s headquarters in St. Paul.  WorkStudio includes a variety of field engineering applications tailored specifically for utilities including StakeOut^TM, the market leading field design tool.

Johnson joins Powel with years of business development success and technical sales experience, having driven consistent revenue growth for previous employer KorTerra, Inc., a Minnesota-based developer of One Call and damage prevention software for the utility industry

Powel CEO Scott Rogers said, “Brad’s proven record of successfully navigating and gaining the confidence of leading utilities is a major gain for our organization.  His skill set, understanding of our market and mastery of complex sales makes him a dynamic part of our team and we welcome him aboard.”

About Powel, Inc.

Powel, Inc., (www.powelinc.com) headquartered in St. Paul, MN, delivers software solutions that realize our mission of “Helping Utilities Work Smarter.”  Powel WorkStudio is a Mobile Work Management platform with office-based analysis that helps utilities work smarter through the entire asset lifecycle, from design to construction to service, including right-of-way clearance, maintenance and storm assessment.  WorkStudio incorporates Powel’s industry leading StakeOut field design application.  Powel, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Powel AS, a privately held company serving customers worldwide.

Contact:    Marc Marton
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