ALLENTOWN, Pa., Sept. 11, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Andrew Stein, Chairman of the Sustainable Energy Fund's Board of Directors announced the appointment of Bernard Zavatone, General Manager, Pneumatic Transportation Department, FLSmidth Company.

Mr. Zavatone began his work at FLSmidth Company in Bethlehem, PA in 1993 and has been serving as the General Manager of the Pneumatic Transportation Department since 2005.   He has served in several other high-level capacities at FLSmidth including Sales Manager, Chief Engineer, and Project Manager.   He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Lehigh University and is a Licensed Professional Engineer.

"We are incredibly impressed by Bernie's expertise and his commitment to advancing the Sustainable Energy Fund's mission," said Stein. "The sustainable energy landscape continues to become more and more complex, so we look forward to the valuable guidance that Bernie will provide," he added.

Sustainable Energy Fund is a non-profit organization that assists energy users in overcoming educational, financial and regulatory barriers to a sustainable energy future. This a future in which energy is harvested, converted, distributed and utilized in a manner that allows all meet their energy needs without compromising the ability of their children and grandchildren to meet their needs. Sustainable Energy Fund provides a variety of services including specialized energy efficiency and renewable energy loans and leases, energy education for energy users, industry professionals, educators, and future leaders.

SOURCE Sustainable Energy Fund

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