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Press Release | 07.06.23

HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Consolidated Asset Management Services (CAMS), a fully-integrated service provider for owners of energy infrastructure assets, announced today that it has further expanded its Energy Transition Services (ETS) team with the appointment of a new battery energy storage systems (BESS) director, John Mitchell. John will lead CAMS’ BESS projects and enact the company’s bold vision to improve BESS workflow capabilities for asset operations and market performance.

“John’s versatile experience will deliver on CAMS’ goal to support a clean energy future,” said CAMS Executive Vice President of ETS, Brian Ivany. “We look forward to leveraging his experience leading over 40 major energy storage projects and his proven ability to achieve impactful results as we continue to grow our renewables portfolio and enhance grid resiliency.”

With nearly a decade of battery energy storage experience, Mitchell held sales, engineering and technology roles at Indie Energy, RWE Renewables and Aggreko Microgrid & Storage Solutions (formerly Younicos). He has led multiple GWh of installed projects throughout the U.S. and Europe. John’s knowledge of the technical and commercial aspects of energy storage along with the key drivers and sensitivities of the project development life cycle will allow him to recommend optimization strategies and add value through innovation across CAMS’ BESS project pipeline.

CAMS ETS provides Operations and Maintenance (O&M), Asset Management, optimization, Strategic Control Services, which monitor and control your assets in real time through our 24/7 remote operations center, and comprehensive NERC/CIP registration and compliance services for renewable energy assets. CAMS currently manages approximately 4GW of wind, solar, and battery storage projects throughout North America for leading private equity firms, IPPs and financial institutions. In addition, CAMS ETS originates and leads greenfield and brownfield development opportunities in the areas of battery energy storage, PV, carbon capture, hydrogen co-firing and other environmentally sustainable technologies.

Press Release | 06.08.23

HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Consolidated Asset Management Services (CAMS), a fully-integrated service provider for owners of energy infrastructure assets, announced it has been ranked by Financial Times as one of The Americas’ Fastest Growing Companies based on compound annual growth in revenues from 2018 to 2021.

“CAMS has been a leader in managing vital energy assets for more than 15 years, during which we have provided reliable fuel, transportation, and power to grids throughout the U.S. and Europe,” said CEO and Founder Joseph W. Sutton. “Over the years, we have supported our client’s efforts to create more efficient and sustainable energy infrastructure while staying rooted in our values. I’m excited by the opportunities ahead as we continue to evolve our offerings to enrich the communities in which we live and work.”

CAMS grew revenue by more than 40% from 2018 to 2022. As part of its growth strategy in 2021, CAMS expanded its renewable energy footprint by acquiring a U.S. solar operations and maintenance company. Later in the year, CAMS partnered with a leading battery energy storage and software technology provider to deliver the first comprehensive services offering to the battery energy storage market in the U.S. In 2022, CAMS Energy Transition Services business was expanded to include development and advisory services. In early 2023, the company introduced Strategic Control Services allowing CAMS to monitor and control power generation assets in real-time through its next-generation remote operations center.

About CAMS

CAMS is a privately held company providing Operations and Maintenance (O&M), Asset Management, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), and Optimization services for energy and infrastructure assets. Our founding principle is to add value through superior management and operation of our clients’ energy infrastructure assets. To this end, we empower our employees to pursue creative and sustainable business practices in the field and at our corporate office that contribute to operational excellence, financial performance, a safe workplace, and a better community and environment. We do not take this responsibility lightly: We treat the assets with which we are entrusted as our own. For additional information, visit www.camstex.com.

Press Release | 05.24.23

HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Consolidated Asset Management Services (CAMS), a fully-integrated service provider for owners of energy infrastructure assets, announced it has launched a new offering, CAMS Staffing Solutions. This comprehensive suite of services provides a cost-effective alternative for clients to meet their staffing needs.

With over 16 years of best practices in human resources and asset management, CAMS Staffing Solutions is available across the U.S. providing skilled professionals in the oil & gas, power generation, renewable energy, construction, and manufacturing industries. Services include matching clients with qualified employment referrals for full-time opportunities.

“Energy, construction and manufacturing companies need staffing solutions that streamline workforce management, bring labor costs back into balance and improve productivity,” said Jason O’Neal, Vice President of CAMS Human Resources. “Attracting the right talent is critical for companies to maintain competitiveness. CAMS Staffing Solutions reflects our commitment to provide qualified candidates fulfilling a company’s talent needs while maintaining the highest degree of integrity and professionalism.”

CAMS Staffing Solutions will provide results-driven services for contract or full-time staffing needs. It also offers below industry average time-to-fill for quick hire at competitive rates, strong industry knowledge, no time spent reviewing unqualified candidates, seamless white-glove customer service, and vigorous recruitment strategies that consistently deliver.

For more information about CAMS Staffing Solutions, please visit us here.

About CAMS

CAMS is a privately held company providing Operations and Maintenance (O&M), Asset Management, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), and Optimization services for energy and infrastructure assets. Our founding principle is to add value through superior management and operation of our clients’ energy infrastructure assets. To this end, we empower our employees to pursue creative and sustainable business practices in the field and at our corporate office that contribute to operational excellence, financial performance, a safe workplace, and a better community and environment.  We do not take this responsibility lightly: We treat the assets with which we are entrusted as our own. For additional information, visit www.camstex.com.

Press Release | 05.17.23

HOUSTON – Consolidated Asset Management Services (CAMS), a fully-integrated service provider for owners of energy infrastructure assets, announced it has been named one of Houston’s 2023 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® by the National Association for Business Resources (NABR). CAMS was chosen based on its innovative business acumen, human resources practices and employee engagement execution.

CAMS earned this recognition in Houston for the second consecutive year.

“Earning this award for the second year in a row in such a competitive market is quite an honor,” said CEO and Founder Joseph W. Sutton. “CAMS is dedicated to our clients’ success and that is only possible because of the incredible talent on our team and the world-class value and innovative ideas they foster. Our people are our greatest asset and we strive to create a supportive and fulfilling environment where they can grow and thrive.”

This year’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® were assessed by an independent research firm, which considered several key measures including compensation, benefits and employee solutions, creative wellness and wellbeing solutions, employee enrichment, engagement and retention, employee education and development, employee enrichment, engagement and retention, employee education and development, recruitment and selection, employee achievement and recognition, communication and shared vision, diversity, equity and inclusion, work-life blend, community initiatives and corporate responsibility, and leadership, strategy and company performance.

“Those companies that made the list of Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® as well as those companies that continue to make the list are truly remarkable. Given today’s need for talent, retention of talent, and the further issues related to the pandemic, these companies have proven they are superior to market conditions. They are elite thinkers and this honor demonstrates their commitment to excellence,” said Jennifer Kluge, President and CEO of NABR and The Best and Brightest Program.

About CAMS

CAMS is a privately held company providing Operations and Maintenance (O&M), Asset Management, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), and Optimization services for energy and infrastructure assets. Our founding principle is to add value through superior management and operation of our clients’ energy infrastructure assets. To this end, we empower our employees to pursue creative and sustainable business practices in the field and at our corporate office that contribute to operational excellence, financial performance, a safe workplace, and a better community and environment.  We do not take this responsibility lightly: We treat the assets with which we are entrusted as our own. For additional information, visit www.camstex.com.

About the Best and Brightest Programs

The Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® is a powerful community of the Nation’s elite leaders who share ideas, practices and have proven they are employers of choice. This program identifies and honors organizations that display a commitment to excellence in operations and employee enrichment that lead to increased productivity and financial performance. There are numerous regional programs throughout the United States, including Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Houston, Milwaukee, San Diego, San Francisco, Miami, New York, Charlotte, Denver, Nashville, Pacific Northwest and nationally. Nominations are now being accepted for all programs. Visit thebestandbrightest.com to nominate your organization.

Press Release | 03.14.23

HOUSTON – (BUSINESS WIRE) – Consolidated Asset Management Services (CAMS), a fully-integrated service provider for owners of energy infrastructure assets, announced it has earned the ESG Investing Awards for 2023. CAMS received the Best Corporate Sustainability Strategy for a Vendor.

The ESG Investing Awards 2023 are the only awards devoted to assessing and evaluating the best companies involved in all areas of ESG investing across the globe. Covering over 40 categories including research, funds and products, the entrants are assessed by a distinguished panel of judges, all experts in their chosen fields.

“We are honored to receive the ESG Investing Award for Best Corporate Sustainability Strategy,” said Mona Johnson, president of CAMS eSPARC and senior vice president of CAMS Environmental, Health, Safety and Regulatory. “The investments CAMS has made toward designing resilient, sustainability-focused management processes, deliver tangible and prosperous results for our clients. We see first-hand the benefits sustainable practices can have on operational excellence, financial performance, safety, community relations and the environment.”

Since 2007, CAMS has been fully committed to conserving resources, implementing operational efficiencies, and championing safe and environmentally compliant operations. These efforts embody our commitment to ESG principles. Since 2021, CAMS has been documenting and reporting the company’s achievements in quarterly reports highlighting contributions to clients, communities, and the environment.

CAMS is dedicated to clean energy infrastructure, reliable grid operations, and measured progress toward a low-carbon future. From increasing its involvement in renewables to highlighting community service initiatives, CAMS’ ESG strategy reflects its commitment to addressing the latest environmental, social, and governance challenges.

About CAMS
CAMS is a privately held company providing Operations and Maintenance (O&M), Asset Management, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), and Optimization services for energy and infrastructure assets. We add value through superior management and operation of our clients’ assets located throughout the U.S. and internationally. To this end, we empower our employees to pursue creative and sustainable business practices in the field and at our corporate office that contribute to operational excellence, financial performance, a safe workplace, and a better community and environment. For more information, visit www.camstex.com.

Press Release | 03.01.23

HOUSTON – Consolidated Asset Management Services (CAMS), a fully-integrated service provider for owners of energy infrastructure assets, announced it was selected as a Cleanie Awards finalist for Company of the Year and Best Corporate Sustainability Program categories. The Cleanie Awards is the leading awards program focused on celebrating people and brands delivering on the promise of a clean energy future.

CAMS was selected as a finalist out of hundreds of other applicants from across the spectrum of the industry — from enterprise to small business to individuals clearing the path for the clean energy transition.

“We are thrilled to be recognized as thought leaders who display excellence in innovation and business leadership,” said Joseph W. Sutton, CAMS CEO and Founder. “CAMS’ unwavering commitment to sustainability delivers tangible results for our clients, and we see first-hand the benefits it can have on operational excellence, financial performance, safety, community relations and the environment.”

Since 2007, CAMS has leveraged the skills of individuals and cross-functional teams to conserve resources, identify operational efficiencies, champion safe and environmentally compliant operations, and seek continuous improvement. In 2021, the company began documenting and reporting its achievements in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), which have long been a focus at CAMS.

CAMS is dedicated to clean energy infrastructure, reliable grid operations, and measured progress toward a low-carbon future. From increasing its involvement in renewables to highlighting community service initiatives, CAMS’ ESG strategy reflects its commitment to addressing the latest sustainability challenges.

“We applaud this year’s applicants,” said Randee Gilmore, Executive Director of The Cleanie Awards. “The clean energy transition has accelerated this year given the boost of the IRA, maturing technologies, a surge of capital funding, and the rollout of ambitious climatetech projects. In the year ahead, we look forward to engaging in additional brand storytelling around our growing community to amplify the companies, organizations, and thought leaders paving the way to a sustainable future.”

About The Cleanie Awards®
The Cleanie Awards is the only cleantech industry awards program focused on honoring innovators, accelerators, and disruptors who are creating market-moving climate solutions. The program’s mission is to influence public opinion about technologies working to create a sustainable future for our global community. The team includes a prominent advisory board and judging panel of recognized business leaders, entrepreneurs, and communicators who are committed to the clean energy economy. For more information, visit the website at www.thecleanieawards.com and follow the awards on Twitter or Facebook at @CleanieAwards and on LinkedIn at The Cleanie Awards.

Press Release | 01.12.23

HOUSTON – Consolidated Asset Management Services (CAMS), a fully-integrated service provider for owners of energy infrastructure assets, announced today that it had earned the gold title of the 2022 Globee Business Excellence Awards for Energy & Utility sector.

Created in 2003 to recognize the accomplishments and contributions of companies, business executives, and professionals worldwide, Globee Awards are conferred in nine programs and competitions staged annually. This year, CAMS was recognized for its outstanding employee retention achieving a turnover rate of only 1.5% in 2021, along with other sustainability-focused corporate initiatives.

“We are honored to be recognized as one of the Gold Globee Awards winners,” said Melissa Kinsella, CAMS Administration & Corporate Communications Manager. “We are grateful for our hardworking employees who have driven CAMS’ success since our inception. This recognition reflects our dedicated workforce, who continuously improve their expertise and strive to achieve best practices and standards in the industry.”

The coveted annual Business Excellence Awards honors the best employers, employees, and hiring initiatives achievements which help to create and drive the best places to work. The awards program celebrates individuals and teams who set industry benchmarks for excellence, and the judges’ average score decides the winner in each category to receive the gold, silver, and bronze title.  To learn more about the award, visit www.globeeawards.com

About CAMS

CAMS is a privately held company providing Operations and Maintenance (O&M), Asset Management, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), and Optimization services for energy and infrastructure assets. We add value through superior management and operation of our clients’ assets throughout the U.S. and internationally. To this end, we empower our employees to pursue creative and sustainable business practices in the field and at our corporate office that contribute to operational excellence, financial performance, a safe workplace, and a better community and environment. For more information, visit www.camstex.com.

Press Release | 01.09.23

HOUSTON – (BUSINESS WIRE) – Consolidated Asset Management Services (CAMS), a fully-integrated service provider for owners of energy infrastructure assets, announced it has expanded its offerings by introducing new Strategic Control Services (SCS). Through its next-generation remote operations center located in downtown Houston, CAMS SCS monitors and controls power generation assets in real time, leading to increased reliability, reduced risk and optimal profitability.

The state-of-the-art services combine CAMS industry-leading O&M best practices with a fully compliant NERC facility. CAMS SCS provides 24/7 coverage of power generation assets and includes multiple redundancies to ensure reliable operations. It was designed with cybersecurity and compliance operability in mind to reduce risks.

“We are excited to continue our legacy of creating value for our customers by strategically enhancing our suite of services,” said CEO and Founder Joseph W. Sutton. “Incorporating CAMS SCS further strengthens our existing capabilities in the power generation industry and provides more depth for our clients from which we can flexibly offer additional cost savings, improved operations, and more efficient staffing.”

CAMS SCS includes access to CAMS eTRAC, a proprietary digital tool to enhance flexibility, visibility, and analytics for optimal dispatch. It provides real-time data regarding market exposure and the effectiveness of current optimization strategies.

About CAMS

CAMS is a privately held company providing Operations and Maintenance (O&M), Asset Management, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), and Optimization services for energy and infrastructure assets. We add value through superior management and operation of our clients’ assets located throughout the U.S. and internationally. To this end, we empower our employees to pursue creative and sustainable business practices in the field and at our corporate office that contribute to operational excellence, financial performance, a safe workplace, and a better community and environment. For more information, visit www.camstex.com.

Press Release | 12.20.22

HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–A subsidiary of Consolidated Asset Management Services (CAMS), CAMS Bluewire Technology, announced today that it ranked #14 on the Houston Business Journal’s 2022 Largest Houston-area cybersecurity companies.

The 16 companies on the list are ranked by total company-wide revenue for 2021 and total employees in the Houston area. CAMS Bluewire ranked 14th, with a total revenue of $5.1 million for 2021.

“We are pleased to make once again the HBJ’s list of Largest Cybersecurity Companies in Houston,” said Jimmy Wyble, president of CAMS Bluewire Technology. “Cybersecurity is at the forefront of what we do every day, and we continue to find new and innovative ways to combat this ever-evolving threat. As long as there is a cyber security threat, Bluewire will be on the front lines leading the way for our clients.”

CAMS Bluewire is a full-service IT Support and consulting firm headquartered in Houston, Texas. It delivered managed services, phone systems, hosting, cybersecurity, and consulting services nationwide. Established in 2002 and then acquired by CAMS in 2007, CAMS Bluewire was recognized in the 2013 INC. 5000 list of the Fastest Growing Companies in America and HBJ’s 2014 List of Largest Houston-area Computer Network and System Integrators. CAMS Bluewire recently ranked #12 in HBJ’s 2021 Largest Houston-area Cybersecurity Companies.

For more information on CAMS Bluewire’s cybersecurity service offerings, visit: www.bluewiretech.com

About CAMS

CAMS is a privately held company providing Operations and Maintenance (O&M), Asset Management, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), and Optimization services for energy and infrastructure assets. We add value through superior management and operation of our clients’ assets throughout the U.S. and internationally. To this end, we empower our employees to pursue creative and sustainable business practices in the field and at our corporate office that contribute to operational excellence, financial performance, a safe workplace, and a better community and environment. For more information, visit www.camstex.com.

Press Release | 10.27.22

HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Consolidated Asset Management Services (CAMS), a fully-integrated service provider for owners of energy infrastructure assets, has earned four Combined Cycle Journal (CCJ) 2022 Best Practices Awards. St. Charles Energy Center, under CAMS management, was honored as one of the top six in the Best of the Best category.

In addition to St. Charles Energy Center, Griffith Energy, Kings Mountain Energy Center, and Rolling Hills Generating were recognized for their contribution to improving facilities’ safety standards and operational practices.

“The awards characterize CAMS’ commitment to reliability and sustainability,” said CEO and Founder Joseph W. Sutton. “They demonstrate the tradition of excellence and professionalism from our plant personnel to our clients.”

CCJ’s annual Best Practices Awards, launched in 2004, recognize best practices and contributions made by plants and personnel to improve the safety and performance of generating facilities powered by gas turbines, according to CCJ General Manager Scott Schwieger. Among 35 applicants in the 2022 program, only six were nominated as Best of the Best. Since 2013, CAMS has won a total of 79 CCJ Best Practice Awards.

St. Charles Energy Center is a 745 megawatt (MW) combined-cycled power plant operating since 2017 in Maryland. Managed by CAMS, the plant was nominated for improving safety and reliability with active wireless high-energy piping monitoring.

Griffith Energy is a 653.8 MW gas-fired power plant commissioned in 2002 in Arizona. Operated by CAMS, the plant was nominated for its control-valve trim retrofit project that yields significant savings.

Kings Mountain Energy Center is a 475 MW natural gas-fired power plant located in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. Managed by CAMS, the plant was nominated for outstanding remote user cybersecurity and steam turbine electro-hydraulic control fluid conditioning system.

Rolling Hills is an 850MW natural gas-fired generating facility located in Ohio. Operated by CAMS, the plant was nominated for termination cabinet humidity monitoring.

About CAMS

CAMS is a privately held company providing Operations and Maintenance (O&M), Asset Management, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), and Optimization services for energy and infrastructure assets. We add value through superior management and operation of our clients’ assets located throughout the U.S. and internationally. To this end, we empower our employees to pursue creative and sustainable business practices in the field and at our corporate office that contribute to operational excellence, financial performance, a safe workplace, and a better community and environment. For more information, visit www.camstex.com.