HERC Products Inc. Adds Board Member with Extensive U.S. Navy and Public Company Board Experience.PORTSMOUTH, Va. -- HERC Products Inc. (OTC OTC See: Over-the-counter. OTC See over-the-counter market (OTC). BB: HERC) (BSE See Bombay Stock Exchange. BSE See Boston Stock Exchange (BSE). : HER) today announced that Vice Admiral Robert J. Spane, USN (Ret.) has joined the company's board of directors as vice chairman and will also serve on the board's Audit and Compensation Committees. Spane retired from the United States Navy United States Navy Major branch of the U.S. military forces, charged with defending the nation at sea and maintaining security on the seas wherever U.S. interests extend. The Continental Navy was established by the Continental Congress in 1775. as a vice admiral after 34 years of service. A career Naval officer rising from the rank of midshipman midshipman: see toadfish. to vice admiral, his last assignment in the U.S. Navy was as the commander Naval Air Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet responsible for the daily operations, maintenance, logistics and personnel for all naval air forces assigned to the Pacific fleet. Spane graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy with a B.S. degree in electrical engineering and the Naval Postgraduate School The Naval Postgraduate School is a graduate school operated by the United States Navy. Located in Monterey, California, it grants primarily master's degrees plus some doctoral degrees to its students, who are mostly active duty officers from U.S. and foreign military services. with an M.S. degree in operation research/system analysis. He graduated from the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, and Naval flight and legal schools. Spane serves on the board of advisors of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Noun 1. Department of Homeland Security - the federal department that administers all matters relating to homeland security Homeland Security executive department - a federal department in the executive branch of the government of the United States Senior Advisory Committee, the Scripps Institute of Oceanography, AT&T and the Group "W" Advisors. He serves on the board of directors of SIGABA Inc. and the Milepost Industries board, and has served as chief executive officer and board chairman of Vanguard Airlines. A former regional trustee of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and former board member of the San Diego Aerospace Museum, Air South, he currently serves as an elected port commissioner for the Unified Port of San Diego The Port of San Diego is a self-supporting public benefit corporation established in 1963 by an act of the California State Legislature. The Port Act says that the policy of the State of California is to develop the harbors and ports of the State for multiple uses that benefit all . "Rocky Spane brings to HERC's board over 40 years of experience in the Navy and service to public company boards," according to HERC Chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. S. Steven Carl. "His contacts and expertise will enable him to make important contributions to HERC's corporate strategy and growth plans. We look forward to a strong, positive impact from his board participation." This press release contains forward-looking information. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, each of which speaks only as of the date made. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, which are disclosed in the company's SEC reports, including Form 10-KSB for the year ended Dec. 31, 2003 and Form 10-QSB for the quarter ended March 31, 2004. HERC Products Inc. provides pipe cleaning and other corrosion control services for multiple applications utilizing its proprietary and patented chemistry and processes. HERC's patented chemistry and processes are currently used in cleaning marine, fire protection, potable water, chemical feed line, wastewater treatment and other systems. HERC's chemistry is certified biodegradable and approved for use in potable water systems under NSF Standard 60. |
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