- Jeff Sprick Promoted to Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer - ATLANTA, Dec. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Mueller Water Products, Inc. (NYSE: MWA; MWA-B) is pleased to announce the promotions of Jeff Sprick to senior vice president and chief accounting officer; Jason Ausher to vice president - corporate controller; Walt Smith to senior vice president - treasurer; and Dan Grucza to vice president - environmental, health and safety. The Company also is pleased to announce that Katrina Blauvelt has joined the organization as director - corporate communications and public affairs. "These key appointments help to further establish the corporate staff of Mueller Water Products as a separate entity from our former parent company, Walter Industries," said Mueller Water Products Chairman and CEO Gregory E. Hyland. "We are very pleased with the caliber of talent that we have been able to promote internally, as well as the strong talent that we have attracted from outside the Company." Having served as the chief financial officer during the period when Mueller Water Products was a subsidiary of Walter Industries, Sprick brings his extensive knowledge of the new organization to his position. The Company is in the process of an executive search for a chief financial officer. The company will announce its new CFO in the near future. In the meantime, Sprick will continue as interim CFO. "Jeff Sprick's leadership and expertise was critical in taking Mueller Water Products public and in the spin-off from Walter Industries," said Hyland. "I am extremely pleased that Jeff will continue to provide that leadership in this challenging new role in the new organization." Sprick began his career in accounting with PricewaterhouseCoopers, before joining Walter Industries as vice president of corporate accounting. Prior to his role with Mueller Water Products, Sprick also served as senior vice president and controller of Walter Industries. A Certified Public Accountant, Sprick holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from the University of Michigan. As vice president - corporate controller, Ausher is responsible for the preparation of financial information for SEC filings, external and internal financial statements, financial reporting systems and accounting policies. He will report to the chief accounting officer. Previously, Ausher held positions of progressive responsibility with Walter Industries, Inc. He also has held positions with Digital Lightwave and PricewaterhouseCoopers. He has a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from Saint John Fisher College and is a CPA. Smith is responsible for the Company's capital structure, funding, cash and risk management activities. He joined Mueller Group in 2000 as corporate treasurer, and has served as vice president and treasurer since 2004. Prior to joining Mueller Group, Smith held a variety of financial and treasury positions with Rubbermaid Inc., Cummins Engine Company and Hobart Corporation. He holds a Master's Degree in Business Administration, as well as a Bachelor's Degree from Miami University in Ohio. In his new role, Grucza will work with all subsidiaries to ensure operational compliance with applicable regulations, and will serve as liaison between the Company and regulatory authorities on matters pertaining to environmental and safety issues. Grucza was previously director - safety and environmental compliance for Walter Industries, Inc. where he was responsible for corporate compliance with all EPA, OSHA and other regulations, among other responsibilities. Grucza also is a veteran of General Electric, where he spent 14 years in environmental, health and safety roles. He holds a law degree from Faulkner University, as well as a Master's Degree in Industrial Engineering and a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering from Auburn University. Blauvelt is responsible for developing and maintaining effective relationships with all corporate external constituencies in order to build the Mueller Water Products brand as a full-solution industry leader in water infrastructure and flow control products. She also will be responsible for internal communications and community outreach. Most recently, Blauvelt served as director - corporate communications for Atlanta-based Philips Consumer Electronics, where she directed external and internal communications, as well as community affairs programs for the North American division. Previously she served as public relations manager at The Home Depot. She also has held positions of increasing responsibility in communications and journalism throughout her career. She holds a Master's Degree in Communications Management from Syracuse University and a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism from Boston University. About Mueller Water Products Mueller Water Products is a leading North American manufacturer and marketer of infrastructure and flow control products for use in water distribution networks and treatment facilities. Its broad product portfolio includes engineered valves, hydrants, ductile iron pipe and pipe fittings, which are utilized by municipalities, as well as the commercial and residential construction, oil and gas, HVAC and fire protection industries. With revenues of approximately $1.9 billion, the Company is comprised of three main operating segments: Mueller Co., U.S. Pipe and Anvil. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, the Company employs approximately 7,000 people. For more information about Mueller Water Products, please visit the Company's web site at http://www.muellerwaterproducts.com/ Media Contact: Katrina Blauvelt Director - Corporate Communications & Public Affairs 770.206.4240 DATASOURCE: Mueller Water Products, Inc. Contact: Katrina Blauvelt, Director - Corporate Communications & Public Affairs of Mueller Water Products, Inc., +1-770-206-4240, or Web site: http://www.muellerwaterproducts.com/

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