HUNTINGTON, W.Va., Jan. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Energy Services of America Corporation (the "Company" or "Energy Services") (OTC QB: ESOA), parent company of C.J. Hughes Construction Company, Inc. ("C.J. Hughes") announced the hiring of Jimmy Johnson by C.J. Hughes to assist its business development and marketing efforts in the Utica and Marcellus Shale regions.  Mr. Johnson, originally from Columbus, Ohio, has nearly thirty years of sales and management experience in various industries, with the last six years focused on sales and consulting in the natural gas industry.

Douglas Reynolds, President, commented on the announcement.  "We feel that Jimmy will be a terrific addition for the growth we are looking to accomplish at C.J. Hughes.  Through his existing contacts and sales experience, particularly in the pipeline industry, he will be able to help expand our customer base while assisting our project managers to serve our current customers' needs.  Jimmy grew up around the construction industry, so he has the experience and insight needed to flourish in this role."

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