ATLANTA, Dec. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Mueller Water Products, Inc.
(NYSE: MWA.B, MWA) announced that Evan L. Hart has been promoted to vice
president and controller. He will report to Michael T. Vollkommer, executive
vice president and chief financial officer.
Hart joined Mueller Water Products in September 2006 as vice president of
financial planning and analysis. In addition to being responsible for
operational analysis and strategic financial support, he has coordinated the
overall annual budget plan.
"Evan has done an exceptional job since joining Mueller and has played a
crucial role in our development as a public company," said Vollkommer.
"Additionally, his past financial experience in the manufacturing arena has
prepared him well for this new position."
Prior to joining Mueller, Hart had been vice president, controller and
treasurer for Unisource Worldwide, Inc. for four years. He had previously been
with Georgia-Pacific Corporation for ten years where he served in such roles
as division controller, senior manager of financial reporting and internal
audit supervisor. Hart began his career with Price Waterhouse in Birmingham,
Ala. and Atlanta, Ga. where he served audit clients in the manufacturing and
health care industries.
Hart holds a B.S. degree in accounting and economics from Birmingham-
Southern College in Birmingham, Ala. and is a Certified Public Accountant.
About Mueller Water Products
Mueller Water Products is a leading North American manufacturer and
marketer of infrastructure and flow control products for use in water
distribution networks and treatment facilities. Its broad product portfolio
includes engineered valves, hydrants, ductile iron pipe and pipe fittings
which are utilized by municipalities, as well as the commercial and
residential construction, oil and gas, HVAC and fire protection industries.
With revenues of $1.85 billion, the Company is comprised of three main
operating segments: Mueller Co., U.S. Pipe and Anvil. Based in Atlanta,
Georgia, the Company employs approximately 6,800 people. Mueller Water
Products Series B common stock and Series A common stock trade on the New York
Stock Exchange under the ticker symbols MWA.B and MWA, respectively. For more
information about Mueller Water Products, please visit the Company's Web site
at www.muellerwaterproducts.com.
Investor Contact:
Martie Edmunds Zakas
Sr. Vice President - Strategic Planning & Investor Relations
770-206-4237
mzakas@muellerwp.com
Media Contact:
Nancy Young
Consultant
770-206-4240
nyoung@muellerwp.com
SOURCE Mueller Water Products, Inc.
Investors, Martie Edmunds Zakas, Sr. Vice President - Strategic Planning &
Investor Relations, Mueller Water Products, Inc., +1-770-206-4237,
mzakas@muellerwp.com; or Media, Nancy Young, Consultant, +1-770-206-4240,
nyoung@muellerwp.com, for Mueller Water Products, Inc.
