Hinesburg, VT - Jan Blittersdorf, former vice president and chief financial officer for NRG Systems, has been named president and chief executive officer of the Hinesburg company. As president/CEO, Jan concentrates on overall company management and strategy development, helping to determine NRG's role in the global wind energy industry. Jan replaces David Blittersdorf, founder and former president of NRG Systems, as CEO. David will concentrate on product engineering and design as director of engineering.

Jan officially joined NRG Systems in 1987, focusing on the operational and financial side of the business. As the company grew, Jan took over the human resources function of NRG. She developed a hiring process that matches prospective employees with NRG's corporate culture. She also designed an employee benefits program and incentive program that includes a monthly cash profit sharing plan, paid sabbatical and other perks. Her emphasis on financial integrity and workplace quality has been rewarded by a loyal, highly motivated 45-person team, which is expected to more than double in five years.

NRG's recently completed manufacturing facility and office building, a model in sustainable design and energy efficiency, will accommodate the company's expected growth and provide employees a healthier work environment. Jan's success in fostering company growth and managing NRG's financial prosperity was instrumental in its selection as a Deane C. Davis Vermont Business of the Year and as the Small Business Administration's New England 2003 Exporter of the Year.

Jan is on the board of directors for the Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR), is a board member of the Child Care Fund of Vermont and is on the Board of Advisors for the School of Business at the University of Vermont. She received bachelor's degrees in human development and professional nursing from the University of Vermont. Jan Blittersdorf resides in Charlotte with husband, David, and their two children, Alyssa and Evan.

NRG Systems, founded in 1982 by David Blittersdorf, manufactures wind energy measurement systems for the global wind industry. Its product line includes complete wind assessment systems, towers, instruments, sensors and accessories. NRG products can be found on every continent in more than 100 countries, serving electric utilities, wind farm developers, research institutes, government agencies, universities and homeowners. For more information, visit www.nrgsystems.com.