The National Association of Water Companies (NAWC) announced the organization’s new board of directors at its annual Water Summit held Oct. 5 to 8 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Walter Lynch, president and COO of regulated operations for American Water, has been named president of the NAWC board of directors. Lynch replaces Dennis Doll, chairman, president and CEO of Middlesex Water Co.
“The breadth and depth of Walter’s experience in the water industry will be an tremendous asset to the organization,” said Michael Deane, executive director, NAWC. “We are fortunate to have such a strong ambassador for the private water industry.”
“Dennis’ leadership was integral to NAWC’s success over this past year and I can’t thank him enough for his dedication to the board and many contributions to both NAWC and the industry as a whole,” Deane said. “All those who serve on our board do so tirelessly and we appreciate their continued service as we strive to keep water moving forward.”
Lynch previously served as president of regulated operations, and assumed his new, expanded role in 2010. He joined American Water Services in 2001 as president of the Southwest region, overseeing a 12-state region with multiple business lines. He has more than 20 years of experience with expertise in engineering, operations, sales and marketing, regulatory compliance and business development.
NAWC also welcomed the following new members to its 2015 board of directors:
- · Walton Hill, senior vice president, United Water
- · Robert Nicholson, president, San Gabriel Valley Water Co.
- · Matthew Stanley, president, CEO and Chairman of the Board, Beckley Water Co.
They join the following members returning to NAWC’s board of directors:
- · Nicholas DeBenedictis, chairman, CEO and president, Aqua America Inc.
- · Dennis W. Doll, president and CEO, Middlesex Water Co.
- · David Ern, president and COO, Gordon’s Corner Water Co.
- · Charles V. Firlotte, president and CEO, Aquarion Water Co.
- · Joe Gysel, president, EPCOR Water USA
- · Jeffrey Hines, president and CEO, York Water Co.
- · Robert J. Iacullo, executive vice president, United Water
- · Palle Jensen, senior vice president - Regulatory Affairs, San Jose Water
- · Patrick Kerr, president and CEO, Baton Rouge Water Co.
- · Louise Knight, COO, Superior Water Co.
- · Walter Lynch, president and COO, regulated operations, American Water
- · Robert Maclean, president, California American Water
- · Susan Mays, vice president – marketing and strategic initiatives, CH2M Hill
- · Michael Quinn, president, SouthWest Water Co.
- · Bernadette Sohler, vice president – Corporate Affairs, Middlesex Water Co.
- · Lisa Sparrow, president and CEO, Utilities Inc.
- · Robert Sprowls, president and CEO, American States Water Co.
- · Nicholle Taylor, vice president, Artesian Water Co.
- · Eric W. Thornburg, chairman, president and CEO, The Connecticut Water Company
- · Paul Townsley, vice president of regulatory matters and corporate relations, California Water Service Group
- · Aldie Warnock, senior vice president of external affairs, communications and public policy, American Water
NAWC also announced its 2014 to 2015 executive committee:
- · Walter Lynch, president and COO of regulated operations, American Water
- · Joe Gysel, president, EPCOR Water USA
- · Walton Hill, senior vice president, United Water
- · Dennis Doll, president and CEO, Middlesex Water Co.
- · Aldie Warnock, senior vice president of external affairs, communications and public policy, American Water
Source: NAWC
