HUGH BRIGHTWELL Hired as Vice President Construction Management at Montgomery & Barnes, Inc. Houston, TX – November 25, 2009 – Wendell “Buddy” Barnes, President of Montgomery & Barnes, Inc., a Houston based civil engineering and consulting services firm, is pleased to announce that Hugh Brightwell has been named Vice President, Construction Manager. "We are excited to welcome Hugh to our firm," said Barnes. “He brings expertise in interpretation and construction of all aspects of civil, structural, mechanical and electrical disciplines, and we are confident that he will be a valuable addition to Montgomery & Barnes." Mr. Brightwell has over 24 years experience in construction management for various large capital projects and programs in Southeast Texas and Southeast Asia. He was responsible for projects ranging from $500,000 to $180 million, demonstrating diversity in working for both large and small public works entities, as well as private interests, and providing him with special insight into clients' specific needs.