Retail Electricity Provider Achieves Highest Growth Among Private Companies in City
HOUSTON ? (September 23, 2009) ? StarTex Power, a leading retail electricity provider in the state of Texas, has been named Houston?s fastest-growing private company, according to the Fast 100. This honor, given annually by the Houston Business Journal, recognizes the privately-held Houston-based companies with the highest percentage of revenue growth for the past two years.
From 2006-2008, StarTex Power showed an impressive 552.4 percent growth, tripling its customer base and expanding its employee count to more than 120. The company has seen tremendous growth every year since its inception in 2004.
?The Fast 100 award is a true testament to our passionate commitment to our customers. Whether it?s through competitive pricing, superior customer service or our knowledgeable and friendly staff, StarTex Power puts the customer first in all that we do,? said Marcie Zlotnik, Chairman and COO, StarTex Power. ?It?s also a huge accomplishment for our experienced and dedicated employees?because of them, we?re able to provide the power to connect to more than 130,000 customers throughout the state.?
This recognition comes on the heels of a summer of success for StarTex Power, as the company was most recently ranked ?Highest in Residential Customer Satisfaction with Retail Electric Service? in the J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Texas Residential Retail Electric Provider Customer Satisfaction Study SM. Additionally, StarTex Power was listed #30 on the Inc. 500 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. as well as the fastest growing energy company. Rounding out the accolades, the company is recognized as one of the city?s ?Best Places to Work,? as designated by the Houston Business Journal. Earlier this year, company founders Bob and Marcie Zlotnik were named finalists for the Ernst and Young ?Entrepreneur of the Year? award, an impressive testament to their leadership.
?StarTex prides itself in taking our mission of providing the absolute best customer experience to heart, and that resolution is shown in our rapid yet steady growth, despite the current economic conditions,? said Bob Zlotnik, President and CEO, StarTex Power. ?As we continue to grow, StarTex Power is committed to maintaining and enhancing our customer service and support, in order to meet and exceed our customers? expectations.?
About StarTex Power
StarTex Power, the leading retail electricity provider, gives its customers the power to connect to relatable people, competitive prices, transparent billing, as well as superior customer service. Servicing more than 130,000 customers, StarTex Power is committed to upholding the highest standards in the retail electric industry. StarTex Power serves residential and commercial customers, and is committed to connecting all its customers to superior products and services.
J.D. Power and Associates
StarTex Power received the highest numerical score among residential electric service providers in Texas in the proprietary J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Texas Residential Retail Electric Service Satisfaction StudySM. Study based on responses from 6,890 consumers measuring 15 providers and measures opinions of consumers with their electric service provider. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of consumers surveyed between October 2008 and June 2009. Your experiences may vary.
