Western Energy Support & Technology, Inc. (WEST), an authority in flow measurement testing, calibration, consulting, and infrastructure, announced today the appointment of Ernest Hauser to the position of chief sales officer.

In his new role, Hauser will be responsible for codifying the sales team and ensuring alignment across the WEST family of flow measurement companies. He will oversee marketing, customer relationship management, and sales – ensuring the objectives of WEST and its subsidiaries align with customers’ needs.

“I’m honored to join the WEST family of companies,” said Hauser. “Our mission is to advance the performance and profitability of our clients’ businesses. I’m excited to see WEST grow in ways that are consistent with this mission. We’re especially determined to become even more of a partner in our clients’ businesses, adding value onsite and in the field.”

Hauser previously spent more than 10 years at Cameron, where he served as the director of sales for Caldon Ultrasonic Flow Meters and a director of business development for the Valves and Measurement Group. Prior to that, he spent 17 years with Caldon, which culminated with six years as the president of Caldon Nuclear.

Hauser received his mechanical engineering degree from Penn State, and has completed executive leadership and sales trainings from Rice, Sandler Training, and Miller-Heiman.

WEST CEO Mike Carter said, “Ernie brings valuable experience to WEST, and we’re thrilled to add such a practiced, strategic, and impactful leader to the team.”