HGP, Inc. was formed in 1985 to provide the highest quality consulting services to a variety of industries. It operates as a closely held Management/Technical Consulting Firm with corporate offices located in Greenville, South Carolina, and a regional office located in Reno, Nevada. HGP's staff consists of Principals and Officers from other management consulting firms, Officers and Senior Managers from Electric Utilities, Directors from large A/E-Construction firms, Design Engineers, Senior CPA's and accountants and financial personnel, MIS personnel, and a highly qualified administrative staff. The Company has continued to grow by adding dedicated and competent professionals, most with advanced degrees, who share a zest for work, career and life.

The Company was formed on the belief that by putting the client's success first, HGP's success will follow. Each of HGP's Principals also share a number of other common philosophies, namely:

• An enthusiastic desire to work on challenging projects.
• A pragmatic approach toward solving problems by suggesting and implementing solutions which are creative, imaginative, and practical.
• Respect for our clients, their people and their challenges.
• Placing honesty and integrity foremost in the company's criteria for all business decisions.

The ability to complete a successful client assignment means not only accomplishing a quality assignment on schedule and within budget, but also building a reputation wherein HGP has established lasting interpersonal and business relationships. HGP's fundamental belief is that people build companies and keep established companies successful. When needed, HGP professionals and client professionals working together can quickly navigate the road to success.