EMS Group (EMS), a North American provider of operations and maintenance services to the energy industry, has announced that James S. (Steve) Schroder has been appointed as Vice President of Sales. Mr Schroder will oversee and manage the sales teams throughout North America and will be based at the Bering Drive, Houston Headquarters Office. Mr Schroder joins EMS from Baker Hughes where he was GM/Director of Baker Hughes Pipeline Management Group Inc. During his tenure in the global energy services industry, Mr Schroder has held key management positions in Sales, Operations, Technology and Manufacturing. As the key sponsor and lead in multiple acquisitions and integrations, he understands the growth opportunities represented by adding high value services as part of a successful business strategy.