Tradition Energy, the nation’s largest full-service energy management and procurement advisor to mid- to large-sized companies and governmental organizations, today announced the opening of a new office in Chicago to support the company’s significant growth in the Midwestern U.S. Region and to focus on hiring top talent in the area.

“The establishment of a Chicago presence, further strengthens Tradition Energy’s growing portfolio of regional offices and our ability to meet with and advise clients whenever and wherever needed,” said Alan Kurzer, CEO, Tradition Energy. “We’re very excited to finally be on the ground in a market where we are already advising many large organizations on their energy purchasing strategies.”

The Chicago office will be managed by Michael English, Vice President, who will be relocating from Tradition’s Boston office. Mr. English holds a BBA and an MBA in Finance from St. Bonaventure University.

Mr. English can be contacted at Michael.English@TraditionEnergy.com.

About Tradition Energy

Tradition Energy is the nation’s largest and most experienced full-service energy procurement consultant, serving more than 1,100 commercial, industrial and governmental clients ranging from Fortune 500 global companies to medium-sized businesses to local municipalities. Tradition Energy is part of the Tradition Group, a leading global institutional broker of financial and commodity products. Tradition employs over 2,400 people in 28 countries around the world and is publicly listed on the Swiss stock exchange (CFT). www.TraditionEnergy.com