Comfort Systems USA Names Brian E. Lane as Successor CEO

Comfort Systems USA's Board formally selected Brian E. Lane, the company's President and COO, as the named successor to CEO William F. Murdy. Lane is expected to assume the CEO role upon Murdy's retirement on December 31, 2011, while Murdy will continue as non-executive Chairman.

“On November 15, 2011, based on the recommendation of its nominating and corporate governance committee, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (the “Company”) formally selected Brian E. Lane, the Company’s President and Chief Operating Officer, as the named successor to William F. Murdy as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer. The Board anticipates that Mr. Lane will be elected to the position of Chief Executive Officer upon Mr. Murdy’s retirement as Chief Executive Officer on December 31, 2011.”

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