LANCASTER, N.Y., May 29, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ecology and Environment, Inc. (E & E) (Nasdaq: EEI ) has announced that Michael S. Betrus, CPA, will be joining the Board of Directors as an Independent Director and as a member of the Audit Committee.

Mr. Betrus brings over 35 years of experience in accounting, financial management, contractual oversight, and budget forecasting to his role as a Director of E & E. He is currently the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Power Drives, Inc., a manufacturing and industrial distribution company located in Buffalo, NY. He previously served as E & E's Accounting and Contracts Manager from 1994 to 2005.

Headquartered in Lancaster, N.Y., E & E has completed thousands of projects for a wide variety of clients, including some of the most iconic, high-profile projects in the world. E & E is listed on the NASDAQ under the symbol EEI, and the information contained in this press release is available on the Company's website at www.ene.com.

Mr. Frank Silvestro Chairman, Board of Directors (716) 684-8060