BTE Technologies, Inc. Names Mark J. Noonan to Its Board of Directors.

HANOVER, Md. & GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. -- BTE Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of software, equipment, and services to healthcare providers and the Workers' Compensation industry, announced today the appointment of Mark J. Noonan to its Board of Directors effective October 20, 2009. Noonan occupies a newly created seat on the BTE Technologies Board, and will serve as an independent director.

A recognized expert in the field of Workers' Compensation and the law, Noonan is managing Principal for the Casualty Practice at Integro Insurance Brokers. Prior to joining Integro in 2009, Noonan was Managing Director of the Workers' Compensation Practice at Marsh for the past six years, where he twice received the notable recognition of Risk & Insurance's Power Broker of the Year for 2008 and 2009. Other professional history for Noonan includes a role as Workers' Compensation Manager for Raytheon Inc., and Assistant General Counsel to the Mass Bay Transportation Authority.

Commenting on the appointment of Noonan to the Board of Directors, Thomas P. Rogan, Chief Executive Officer at BTE Technologies, stated: "We have had the opportunity to work with Mark over the past few years, and are now very pleased to have him on our team as a valuable independent and strategic board member. His knowledge is unparalleled in the fields of workers compensation and disability claims, and now with his extensive expertise focused on BTE and our continued growth strategies, we feel very strongly about the short-, mid- and long-term growth opportunities that lie ahead."

Noonan remarked on his appointment to the Board, "Joining the board of BTE Technologies is a great fit for me as a workers' compensation professional and consultant. Having worked with BTE and evaluated the quality of their services for my own education and for my clients, I have seen that their unique services and innovation bring superior outcomes to employers who enlist their support for managing the injury prevention and return to work processes. BTE Technologies' services are focused on reducing the risk of injury; fostering early return to work and either avoiding work related injuries or lessening their impact on both the injured employee and the employer. Their services improve productivity in the workplace and reduce the cost of work related disabilities. I appreciate the opportunity to work with a firm that is innovative and look forward to contributing to their continued success."

BTE Technologies, Inc. provides technology-based physical and occupational therapy and rehabilitation solutions to the healthcare industry through its Products division. The company's Employer Payer Services focuses on the reduction of injury, the impact of disability, the lowering of severity and the expediency of safe and appropriate return to work, utilizing technology-supported programs for employers and payers.

Visit www.btetech.com to learn more about BTE Technologies' comprehensive products and services. Contact BTE Employer Payer Services directly at 303-483-0284, or reach Products Sales and Service at 410-850-0333.