MEPatWORK Rings in Tenth Year with New COO

PRLog (Press Release) – Apr 17, 2007 – John von Harz is joining online job website MEPatWORK as president and chief operating officer. The announcement comes as the company celebrates 10 years providing career and hiring solutions for the HVAC, electrical, plumbing and general construction industries.  

von Harz brings extensive experience in customer-centric technology solutions, including Web-based content, applications and network operations. Along with having overall operational responsibility for MEPatWORK, von Harz will lead corporate strategy and shareholder governance.

von Harz plans to accelerate the MEPatWORK business plan while capitalizing on the company’s existing reputation. “Customers come first,” said von Harz.

“The MEPatWORK team has positioned this company as the leading online recruitment organization in the construction industry,” said von Harz. “We will continue to grow through capitalizing on their hard work and expertise, and by delivering excessive value to our customers.”

Growth will be achieved through scaling the company’s proven direct sales and servicing model, expanding the awareness of the company’s brands, and layering in new value-added services. von Harz believes this will solidify the job board’s position within the construction industry, as well as open doors to other markets.  

“Human capital is, in most cases, the first or second highest expense for a business, and clearly the most significant driver towards their success,” said von Harz. “In the construction industry, where skilled labor is at a premium, successful recruitment and staffing strategies are absolutely essential.”

About John von Harz
Formerly of Kite Networks, a wireless broadband networks operator, von Harz held VP and advisory board positions within Kite and its parent, MobilePro Corp. Prior to Kite, von Harz was the Vice President of Investors Management Group, an institutional investment advisor, and President of JVH Solutions, LLC, a private equity and business development advisory firm. von Harz has served on the Board of Directors for Speedcom Wireless and the Wireless Communications Association International.

About MEPatWORK
Established by Industry People Group in 1996, MEPatWORK is the leading job website serving the HVAC, electrical, plumbing and general construction industries.  MEPatWORK links qualified candidates with appealing employers. For more information, visit www.mepatwork.com.