Adds business development leader Larson Rider to focus on practice development PITTSBURGH, March 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Mastech Holdings, Inc., (NYSE:MHH), a national provider of Information Technology staffing services, today announced the appointment of Larson Rider to the company's Green Technology practice. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080508/NETH059LOGO-b ) Since 1984, Mr. Rider has worked extensively with Green Technology clients in Energy/Environmental Controls, Renewable Energy and Smart Grid. Mr. Rider joins Mastech from Echelon Corporation, a leading international provider of Control Networks for the Smart City, Smart Meters and Smart Grid Systems, where he served as the corporation's Staffing Manager. As part of Mastech's focus on Smart Grid and Renewable Energy and, in particular, the high-growth area of Renewable Energy Technology, Mr. Rider will focus on practice development, business development, and Renewable Energy Technology consultant recruitment. Mr. Rider will be based out of Mastech's operations in Fremont, CA. Commenting on Mr. Rider's appointment, Mastech CEO Steve Shangold noted, "The increasing importance of Smart Grid and Renewable Energy make this market sector a key area of focus for Mastech. Adding a seasoned professional to launch our practice helps Mastech deepen our relationship at existing Green Technology and Environmentally-committed clients, and increase new Green Technology-related business. Larson's knowledge and experience will also help attract highly sought-after consultants who possess significant Smart Grid and Renewable Energy skills." "I am excited to join a forward-looking firm such as Mastech," remarked Mr. Rider, "Mastech's history is one of being on the cutting-edge of technology integration trends. From our initial conversations about Green Technology, Smart Grid and Renewable Energy, I realized Mastech's commitment to make a difference to the Environment, and to have a hand in crafting a future of an energy-independent United States. I believe we have the tools, resources and support to build a premier, nationwide Green Consulting and Human Capital Management practice." Rider's twenty-six years in the industry include a solid business development background in addition to Recruitment; Staffing; Retained Search, and Technical Contract Staff Augmentation. An entrepreneur by nature, Mr. Rider has opened new markets and started successful consulting practices within several prior firms. Mr. Rider served as a partner in retained executive search firm Greenberg Perry and in business development/management roles with Sequent Associates (now part of KForce), Consultants Online, Bridge-Gate (now part of Spherion) and Chase International. More information about Mastech can be found at Mastech's website: http://www.mastech.com/. About Mastech Holdings, Inc.: Leveraging the power of 20 years of IT experience, Mastech (NYSE:MHH) provides Information Technology services in the disciplines which drive today's business operations. Clients turn to Mastech for comprehensive IT services including: IT Consulting; OneSource(tm) Co-Managed projects; and supplemental IT resources. More information about Mastech can be found at Mastech's website: http://www.mastech.com/. http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080508/NETH059LOGO-b http://photoarchive.ap.org/ DATASOURCE: Mastech Holdings, Inc. CONTACT: Christopher R. Evans, Director of Global Marketing of Mastech, +1-888-330-5497, Web Site: http://www.mastech.com/

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