Southern Petroleum Laboratories, Inc. Promotes Manager to COO
Southern Petroleum Laboratories, Inc. ("SPL") announces the promotion of Steve Grenda from Operations Manager to Chief Operating Officer.

HOUSTON, TX, September 16, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- SPL has long been a leader in offering technical services to the oil and gas industry, focusing primarily on hydrocarbon laboratory analytical and field services.

"Steve has done an outstanding job for us over the past 31 years in managing our laboratory in Traverse City, Michigan," said Herb Brown, President and Chief Executive Officer. "He serves the company with distinction and has been an exemplary laboratory manager."

Since 1980, Mr. Grenda has served as Operations Manager of the Traverse City, Michigan facility. Prior to joining SPL, Mr. Grenda managed the Michigan Allocation and Analysis Program for Michigan Consolidated Gas Company and has held positions as chemist for FMC Corp. and Dow Corning Corp. With over 43 years of experience in the oil and gas and environmental industries, he thoroughly understands the client services (marketing and project management) business and technical aspects of the market. His experience and extensive work has positioned him well for leading operations within SPL.

"This is certainly a tremendous opportunity and I look forward to the challenges that come with this position," said Steve. "The business is poised for growth in many directions, and I look forward to the challenge of growing the SPL network of services and products."

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