CROSS COUNTRY HOME SERVICES APPOINTS BILL STREETMAN TO ENERGY GROUP, BRINGING ADDITIONAL DEPTH OF INDUSTRY EXPERTISE TO THE COMPANY

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – September 27, 2006 – Cross Country Home Services (CCHS) has named Bill Streetman, Director, Account Management of the utility group to oversee new client implementations and to ensure that our clients’ revenue and customer loyalty objectives are met. The recent addition of talent to the company’s utility team will result in the continued delivery of top quality programs that generate results.

“Bill’s experience in the development and implementation of gas and electric utility programs adds additional depth to our team, as we strive to bring increased customer loyalty and revenue to our utility clients,” says Jeff Barnes, Director, Utility Group. “He has successfully overseen the building and management of many programs that have generated significant revenue for utilities around the country, and has proven that home service programs can generate the kind of customer loyalty that is reflected in a utility’s JD Power scores.”

Before joining CCHS, Bill served as vice president of implementation for Allied Utility Network where he was responsible for the design and implementation of marketing and sales programs for retail operations throughout North America. Prior to this role, he worked as a senior vice president at A&C Enercom where he was responsible for branch office operations implementation of DSM, conservation, weatherization, audit and contractor-based programs for utilities nationwide. Bill has established contractor networks for energy companies such as Detroit Edison, The Michigan Department of Social Services, Consumers Power, NYSEG, Philadelphia Electric, Indianapolis Power & Light, and Public Service Indiana and was recognized by the American Gas Association for his Natural Choice program for Columbia Gas.

“I am glad to be a part of a company that has both the creativity and ideas to develop outstanding products as well as world-class resources for delivering them to clients in the utility industry,” says Bill.  

Bill received his bachelor’s in both marketing and finance from Franklin University and resides in Westerville, Ohio.

About Cross Country Home Services
Cross Country Home Services (CCHS) is the leader in helping companies drive revenue and customer loyalty through a comprehensive set of home warranties, home service plans and homeowner emergency assistance programs.  For more than 25 years, CCHS has provided highly flexible, co-branded and private label service programs for major national and regional clients in the financial services, utilities and insurance industries, as well as affinity groups. The company is focused on operational excellence – from client support, service network management and marketing, to customer service operations and brand stewardship – to ensure that its clients’ programs run smoothly and deliver results.  CCHS is a member of the Cross Country Group, one of the largest privately-held providers of customer service programs in the United States.  Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, CCHS is a member of the Cross Country Group, one of the largest privately-held providers of customer service programs in the United States. For more information visit www.crosscountry-home.com.