American Water Announces State Leadership Changes in Kentucky and West Virginia
American Water (NYSE: AWK) announced key leadership changes in its state operations. Robert Burton, current president of West Virginia American Water, will become president of Kentucky American Water, replacing Kathryn Nash who retires on March 1, 2025. Scott Wyman will join as president of West Virginia American Water effective January 27, 2025.
Burton brings over 27 years of utility management experience and currently oversees services to approximately 600,000 people across 365 West Virginia communities. His previous roles include senior director of operations for Pennsylvania American Water and management positions in the Military Services Group.
Wyman joins with 30+ years of utility sector experience, most recently serving as president of FirstEnergy's Pennsylvania operations. He holds an MBA from Gannon University and a BS in Electrical Engineering from Geneva College, and is a certified professional engineer in Pennsylvania.
American Water (NYSE: AWK) ha annunciato importanti cambiamenti nella leadership delle operazioni statali. Robert Burton, attuale presidente di West Virginia American Water, diventerà presidente di Kentucky American Water, sostituendo Kathryn Nash che si ritirerà il 1° marzo 2025. Scott Wyman entrerà come presidente di West Virginia American Water a partire dal 27 gennaio 2025.
Burton porta con sé oltre 27 anni di esperienza nella gestione dei servizi pubblici e attualmente supervisiona i servizi per circa 600.000 persone in 365 comunità della Virginia Occidentale. I suoi ruoli precedenti includono direttore senior delle operazioni per Pennsylvania American Water e posizioni dirigenziali nel Military Services Group.
Wyman entra in azienda con oltre 30 anni di esperienza nel settore dei servizi pubblici, avendo recentemente ricoperto il ruolo di presidente delle operazioni della Pennsylvania per FirstEnergy. Possiede un MBA presso la Gannon University e una laurea in Ingegneria Elettrica presso il Geneva College, ed è un ingegnere professionista certificato in Pennsylvania.
American Water (NYSE: AWK) anunció cambios clave en el liderazgo de sus operaciones estatales. Robert Burton, actual presidente de West Virginia American Water, se convertirá en presidente de Kentucky American Water, reemplazando a Kathryn Nash, quien se retirará el 1 de marzo de 2025. Scott Wyman se unirá como presidente de West Virginia American Water a partir del 27 de enero de 2025.
Burton aporta más de 27 años de experiencia en la gestión de servicios públicos y actualmente supervisa servicios para aproximadamente 600,000 personas en 365 comunidades de Virginia Occidental. Sus roles anteriores incluyen director senior de operaciones de Pennsylvania American Water y puestos de gestión en el grupo de servicios militares.
Wyman se une con más de 30 años de experiencia en el sector de servicios públicos, habiendo servido más recientemente como presidente de las operaciones de FirstEnergy en Pennsylvania. Tiene un MBA de la Universidad de Gannon y una licenciatura en Ingeniería Eléctrica del Geneva College, y es un ingeniero profesional certificado en Pennsylvania.
American Water (NYSE: AWK)는 주 운영에서 중요한 리더십 변화를 발표했습니다. 로버트 버튼, 현재 웨스트버지니아 아메리칸 워터의 사장이 켄터키 아메리칸 워터의 사장이 되어 캐서린 내쉬를 대체하며, 그녀는 2025년 3월 1일 은퇴합니다. 스캇 와이먼은 2025년 1월 27일부로 웨스트버지니아 아메리칸 워터의 사장으로 합류합니다.
버튼은 27년 이상의 유틸리티 관리 경험을 가지고 있으며, 현재 365개의 웨스트버지니아 커뮤니티에서 약 600,000명에게 서비스를 감독하고 있습니다. 그의 이전 역할로는 펜실베이니아 아메리칸 워터 운영의 수석 이사와 군 서비스 그룹의 관리직이 포함됩니다.
와이먼은 30년 이상의 유틸리티 분야 경험을 가지고 있으며, 최근에는 퍼스트에너지의 펜실베이니아 운영 사장으로 재직했습니다. 그는 개논 대학교에서 MBA를 취득하고 제네바 칼리지에서 전기공학 학사를 받았으며, 펜실베이니아 주에서 인증된 전문 엔지니어입니다.
American Water (NYSE: AWK) a annoncé des changements clés dans la direction de ses opérations étatiques. Robert Burton, actuel président de West Virginia American Water, deviendra président de Kentucky American Water, remplaçant Kathryn Nash qui prendra sa retraite le 1er mars 2025. Scott Wyman rejoindra la société en tant que président de West Virginia American Water à compter du 27 janvier 2025.
Burton a plus de 27 ans d'expérience dans la gestion des services publics et supervise actuellement les services pour environ 600 000 personnes dans 365 communautés de Virginie-Occidentale. Ses rôles précédents incluent directeur senior des opérations de Pennsylvania American Water et des postes de direction dans le Military Services Group.
Wyman arrive avec plus de 30 ans d'expérience dans le secteur des services publics, ayant récemment été président des opérations de FirstEnergy en Pennsylvanie. Il détient un MBA de l'Université de Gannon et un BS en ingénierie électrique du Geneva College, et il est un ingénieur professionnel certifié en Pennsylvanie.
American Water (NYSE: AWK) gab wesentliche Veränderungen in der Führung seiner Staatsbetriebe bekannt. Robert Burton, der derzeitige Präsident von West Virginia American Water, wird Präsident von Kentucky American Water und ersetzt Kathryn Nash, die am 1. März 2025 in den Ruhestand geht. Scott Wyman wird ab dem 27. Januar 2025 Präsident von West Virginia American Water.
Burton bringt über 27 Jahre Erfahrung im Bereich Versorgungsmanagement mit und überwacht derzeit die Dienstleistungen für etwa 600.000 Menschen in 365 Gemeinden in West Virginia. Zu seinen vorherigen Rollen gehören Senior Director of Operations bei Pennsylvania American Water und Führungspositionen in der Military Services Group.
Wyman bringt über 30 Jahre Erfahrung im Versorgungssektor mit und war zuletzt Präsident der Pennsylvania-Operationen von FirstEnergy. Er hat einen MBA von der Gannon University und einen Bachelorabschluss in Elektrotechnik vom Geneva College und ist ein zertifizierter Wirtschaftsingenieur in Pennsylvania.
- Strategic leadership continuity with experienced utility executive Robert Burton moving to Kentucky operations
- Addition of Scott Wyman brings 30+ years of utility sector expertise to West Virginia operations
- Both executives have proven track records in managing large-scale utility operations
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“Essential to our overall strategy is developing our strong leadership bench for continued success," said Cheryl Norton, executive vice president and COO of American Water. "We are excited to have Rob continue applying his strategic leadership in
Burton, a native of
Prior to his role in
Wyman has more than 30 years of experience within the utility sector. Most recently, he served as president of FirstEnergy's
Wyman earned a Master of Business Administration from Gannon University and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from
About American Water
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in
About Kentucky American Water
Kentucky American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and wastewater services to approximately 560,000 people.
About West Virginia American Water
West Virginia American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest regulated water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water services to approximately 600,000 people.
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