Federal Signal Appoints Senior VP of Environmental Solutions Group and Names New General Counsel

OAK BROOK, Ill., Nov. 20, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Federal Signal Corporation FSS, a leader in environmental and safety solutions, announced today that it has promoted Samuel E. Miceli to the position of Senior Vice President of its Environmental Solutions Group (ESG). ESG is a leading manufacturer and supplier of a full range of street sweeper vehicles, sewer cleaner and vacuum loader trucks, hydro-excavation trucks and high-performance waterblasting equipment. ESG's products are sold to both municipal and industrial customers under the Elgin®, Vactor®, Guzzler® and Jetstream™ brand names. In this new role, Miceli will lead all aspects of ESG's business, which generated $537 million of net sales in 2014. Miceli joined the company in 1993, serving most recently as General Manager of Vactor/Guzzler, with previous responsibility for the operations of Elgin Sweeper.

"ESG has an exceptional management team, and Sam has been a key leader while ESG has excelled in recent years," said Jennifer L. Sherman, Chief Operating Officer. "As Senior Vice President, Sam will continue our focus on operational excellence, strong operating margins, organic and inorganic growth and disciplined execution of ESG's strategic plans.  Sam's experience and leadership are invaluable to ESG's pursuit of profitable growth."

Federal Signal also announced the promotion of Daniel A. DuPre to the position of Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary. DuPre joined the company in 2006, most recently serving as its Deputy General Counsel. He will assume responsibility for the company's legal, corporate secretary, and compliance functions.  DuPre previously held senior legal positions at Sears Holdings Corporation, Bank One Corporation, and Brunswick Corporation and served as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois.

"We value the skills, experience and judgment that Dan brings to his new role," said Sherman.  "During his tenure at Federal Signal, Dan has been instrumental in limiting our litigation exposures and expense, and he has contributed exceptional expertise in corporate governance."

"I am very pleased that both of these promotions come from within the organization," continued Sherman.  "We have been working to build a strong team that can drive growth and create shareholder value.  The promotions of Sam and Dan exemplify our ongoing commitment to the development of our people and are evidence that we are succeeding."

About Federal Signal 
Federal Signal Corporation FSS provides products and services to protect people and our planet. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Oak Brook, Ill., with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the company operates three groups: Safety and Security Systems, Environmental Solutions and Fire Rescue. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: www.federalsignal.com.

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