Release Date: November 7, 2012

(Eatontown, NJ) – The Board of Directors of Birdsall Services Group is pleased to announce the selection of Ralph J. Orlando, PE as the new President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of BSG effective immediately.

Mr. Orlando, who previously served as the company's Executive Vice President takes over the company following the retirement of his predecessor Howard C. Birdsall on November 1, 2012 after 55 years of service.

"Ralph Orlando's 40-plus years of experience, existing institutional knowledge of BSG, and respect in the engineering community allows him to not only ensure continuity but also to focus on new areas of growth in theprofession," said Clare Broderick of the Birdsall Services Group Board of Directors . "He has the overwhelming support and confidence of the entire board.”