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Compass Energy Named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2006 Award Finalist in the Greater Washington area

May 11, 2006

Compass Energy Services Inc. today announced that its ownership team of Steven Baum, James Johnson, Barry Koski, Joseph Lyne, George Minor and Christopher Ziegler are finalists for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2006 Award in the Greater Washington Region. According to Ernst & Young, the awards program was designed to recognize outstanding entrepreneurs on a regional, national and global level who are building and leading dynamic and growing businesses. Compass Energy Services, Inc. was selected as a finalist from 108 nominations by a panel of independent judges. Award winners will be announced at a special 20th anniversary gala event on June 22, 2006 at the Ritz Carlton in Tysons Corner.

“We are honored to be finalists in this prestigious award along with other outstanding Virginia, DC and Maryland based companies”, stated Christopher Ziegler, president of Compass Energy Services, Inc. “We are proud of the important work we do and of the dedication and expertise that is demonstrated daily by our management and staff.”

The Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year awards program celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. Awards are given to entrepreneurs who have demonstrated excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance, and personal commitment to their businesses and communities.

Regional award winners are eligible for consideration for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2006 national program. Award winners in several national categories, as well as the overall national Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year award winner, will be announced at the annual awards gala in Palm Springs, California on November 18, 2006. The overall national Entrepreneur Of The Year award recipient is then considered for the world event held in Monte Carlo.

Compass Energy is a trusted organization of experienced, senior-level energy experts working directly with its customers to strategically manage corporate energy procurement, supply reliable and cost-competitive energy commodities and services, and coordinate the financing and installation of energy infrastructure and technologies.

About the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards
The Entrepreneur Of The Year awards program was created and is produced by professional services firm Ernst & Young LLP. As the first award of its kind, the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year award recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs who are building and leading dynamic and growing businesses. The program honors entrepreneurs through regional, national and global award programs in over 100 cities and 35 countries.

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