FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - August 29, 2007

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Richard Courtney Appointed to NES Power Board

Nashville, Tenn. – Professional Realtor and author Richard Courtney is the newest member of the Nashville Electric Service (NES) Power Board.  Courtney is principal broker of the Music Row office of Fridrich & Clark Realty and is president of the Greater Nashville Association of Realtors.  He is replacing William F. Blaufuss on the board, whose term ended this year.

Courtney is the author of a successful real estate book, Buyers are Liars & Sellers are Too!, he is a contributing writer for Donald Trump’s latest real estate book, and is the real estate columnist for the Nashville City Paper. 

As an active member of the Nashville community, Courtney serves on the board of directors for the Community Resource Center and Better Business Bureau of Middle Tennessee.  He also volunteers for Room in The Inn and Habitat for Humanity.  

The five-member board also includes Leo Waters, Justin P. Wilson, Mary Jo Price and Marilyn Robinson.  Board members are appointed by the mayor to serve five-year staggered terms without pay.

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