January 5, 2011

National Algae Association Names Riggs Eckelberry to Advisory Board

OriginOil, Inc. today announced that the National Algae Association (NAA) has named Riggs Eckelberry, CEO of OriginOil, to its Advisory Board.

He joins a team of industry professionals that will help the NAA address the scaling up of algae production facilities and develop the algae biofuels and co-products industry.

"In order to maintain integrity in this rapidly developing industry, it is extremely beneficial to have the diverse talents and deep experience of this board to assist us in bringing the most relevant, accurate and unbiased information to the industry," said NAA Executive Director Barry Cohen. "Riggs' leadership of OriginOil will provide valuable insight as we move towards commercialization."

In accepting this appointment, Eckelberry said, "We have participated in NAA conferences since the inception of the Association. NAA's focus is on fast-tracking commercialization of algae and it provides its 'algaepreneurs' a platform to announce new developments. The friendly, collaborative atmosphere has helped OriginOil to grow and provide leadership to this emerging industry. It is an honor and a pleasure to work with NAA at this level."

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