Mr. Edwards has extensive, comprehensive background in the deregulated energy industry, stemming from active industry participation since 1988. A highly accomplished energy sales, marketing, and business development professional who has sold more than $300 million in natural gas and energy services to natural gas distributors, electric utilities, and to more than 200 corporations. Personally developed hundreds of distributed generation and combined heat and power projects. Organized and implemented the marketing and sales effort for three of the nation’s largest energy services companies. Experienced in developing strategic plans for some of the largest names in the industry, both as a consultant and employee. Michael has an MBA

from the University of St. Thomas and a BBA from Baylor University.