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American Ecology Appoints Chief Financial Officer
| Source: American Ecology Corporation
BOISE, ID -- (MARKET WIRE) -- May 17, 2007 -- American Ecology Corporation (NASDAQ : ECOL ) today
announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Jeffrey R. Feeler Chief
Financial Officer.
"Jeff Feeler has made a strong contribution since joining the American
Ecology team. He brings close to 15 years of experience in financial
reporting, including nine years in public accounting and several years with
Fortune 50 companies. Jeff has demonstrated the ability to serve
effectively as the company's Chief Financial Officer and we are pleased to
appoint him to this position," commented President and Chief Executive
Officer Stephen Romano.
Feeler, 37, joined American Ecology in July 2006 as Vice President,
Controller, Chief Accounting Officer, Treasurer and Secretary. A CPA, Mr.
Feeler previously held financial and accounting management positions with
MWI Veterinary Supply, Inc., Albertson's, Inc. and Hewlett-Packard Company
in Boise. He previously served as a Senior Manager for
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
About American Ecology Corporation
American Ecology Corporation, through its subsidiaries, provides
radioactive, PCB, hazardous, and non-hazardous waste services to commercial
and government customers throughout the United States, such as steel mills,
medical and academic institutions, refineries, chemical manufacturing
facilities and the nuclear power industry. Headquartered in Boise, Idaho,
the Company is the oldest radioactive and hazardous waste services company
in the United States.