Omega Protein Corporation, Houston, TX, has named Bret Scholtes senior vice president, Corporate Development. For the last 12 years, Mr. Scholtes has evaluated and brought to fruition acquisition opportunities for large companies such as GE Energy Financial Services, Reliant Energy and Enron. Mr. Scholtes is a certified public accountant, and also has served as a tax professional with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP and Arthur Andersen & Co LLP.