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Ann P. Kelly Joins SJW Group as Chief Accounting Officer and Principal Accounting Officer

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SJW Group (NASDAQ: SJW) has appointed Ann Kelly as its new chief accounting officer and principal accounting officer, effective November 12, 2024. Kelly, who previously served as CFO at American Electric Power (AEP), brings 15 years of utility accounting and finance experience. In her new role, she will oversee financial strategy, accounting operations, budgeting, cost management, and regulatory compliance. Kelly's prior experience includes leadership positions at UGI and Exelon Generation/PECO Energy. She holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from Ohio Wesleyan University and an MBA in finance from Villanova University.

SJW Group (NASDAQ: SJW) ha nominato Ann Kelly come nuovo direttore contabile e principale funzionario contabile, con effetto dal 12 novembre 2024. Kelly, che in precedenza ha ricoperto il ruolo di CFO presso American Electric Power (AEP), porta 15 anni di esperienza nella contabilità e finanza nel settore dei servizi pubblici. Nel suo nuovo ruolo, supervisionerà la strategia finanziaria, le operazioni contabili, il budgeting, la gestione dei costi e la conformità normativa. L'esperienza precedente di Kelly include posizioni di leadership presso UGI e Exelon Generation/PECO Energy. Ha conseguito una laurea in contabilità presso la Ohio Wesleyan University e un MBA in finanza presso la Villanova University.

SJW Group (NASDAQ: SJW) ha nombrado a Ann Kelly como nueva directora de contabilidad y funcionaria contable principal, con efecto a partir del 12 de noviembre de 2024. Kelly, quien anteriormente se desempeñó como CFO en American Electric Power (AEP), aporta 15 años de experiencia en contabilidad y finanzas de servicios públicos. En su nuevo cargo, supervisará la estrategia financiera, las operaciones contables, la elaboración de presupuestos, la gestión de costos y el cumplimiento regulatorio. La experiencia previa de Kelly incluye puestos de liderazgo en UGI y Exelon Generation/PECO Energy. Tiene una licenciatura en contabilidad de la Ohio Wesleyan University y un MBA en finanzas de la Villanova University.

SJW 그룹 (NASDAQ: SJW)는 앤 켈리(Ann Kelly)를 2024년 11월 12일부터 새로운 최고 회계 책임자 및 주 회계 책임자로 임명했습니다. 켈리는 미국 전력 회사(AEP)의 CFO로 재직한 경험이 있으며, 15년의 유틸리티 회계 및 재무 경험을 가지고 있습니다. 그녀는 재무 전략, 회계 운영, 예산 수립, 비용 관리 및 규제 준수를 감독하게 됩니다. 켈리의 이전 경험에는 UGI 및 Exelon Generation/PECO Energy의 리더십 직책이 포함됩니다. 그녀는 오하이오 웨슬리안 대학교에서 회계 학사 학위를 받고, 빌라노바 대학교에서 금융 MBA를 취득했습니다.

SJW Group (NASDAQ: SJW) a nommé Ann Kelly comme nouvelle directrice comptable et responsable principal de la comptabilité, à compter du 12 novembre 2024. Kelly, qui a précédemment occupé le poste de CFO chez American Electric Power (AEP), apporte 15 ans d'expérience en comptabilité et en finance dans le secteur des services publics. Dans son nouveau rôle, elle supervisera la stratégie financière, les opérations comptables, la budgétisation, la gestion des coûts et la conformité réglementaire. L'expérience antérieure de Kelly comprend des postes de direction chez UGI et Exelon Generation/PECO Energy. Elle est titulaire d'un diplôme de bachelor en comptabilité de l'Ohio Wesleyan University et d'un MBA en finance de la Villanova University.

SJW Group (NASDAQ: SJW) hat Ann Kelly zum neuen Chief Accounting Officer und Principal Accounting Officer ernannt, wirksam zum 12. November 2024. Kelly, die zuvor CFO bei American Electric Power (AEP) war, bringt 15 Jahre Erfahrung in der Buchhaltung und Finanzen im Versorgungssektor mit. In ihrer neuen Rolle wird sie für die Finanzstrategie, die Buchhaltungsoperationen, die Haushaltsplanung, das Kostenmanagement und die Einhaltung von Vorschriften verantwortlich sein. Kellys frühere Erfahrungen umfassen Führungspositionen bei UGI und Exelon Generation/PECO Energy. Sie hat einen Bachelor-Abschluss in Buchhaltung von der Ohio Wesleyan University und einen MBA in Finanzwesen von der Villanova University.

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  • Appointment of experienced executive with 15 years of utility industry expertise
  • Strong background in leading large financial teams (250+ professionals at AEP)
  • Extensive experience in critical areas including accounting, treasury, risk management, and investor relations
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Kelly brings 15 years of experience in utility accounting and finance

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SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SJW Group (NASDAQ: SJW) has announced today that Ann Kelly joined the company on Nov. 12 as its chief accounting officer and principal accounting officer. In her new role, Kelly will help oversee financial strategy, accounting operations, budgeting and cost management, and associated regulatory compliance, while playing a key role in driving the company’s financial and strategic growth.

“We are fortunate to have Ann on our team,” stated SJW Group Chair, President and CEO Eric W. Thornburg. “Ann is a consummate professional with a deep understanding of investor-owned utility accounting and finance functions. Her leadership style aligns well with our strong culture of teamwork, respect and transparency, and she is a welcome addition to our national leadership team.”

Kelly brings extensive financial and accounting leadership experience and deep expertise in the utility industry. She was most recently the chief financial officer for American Electric Power (AEP), where she led a team of more than 250 professionals in critical areas, including accounting and tax, treasury and risk, corporate planning and budgeting, and investor relations functions. Prior to joining AEP, she served in various roles of increasing responsibility at UGI Corporation (“UGI”) a natural gas, propane and electric power distribution company, up to vice president finance and chief financial officer, AmeriGas Propane, a UGI subsidiary. Kelly’s utility experience also includes financial and risk control roles at Exelon Generation/PECO Energy.

Kelly earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Ohio Wesleyan University and a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in finance from Villanova University.

About SJW Group

SJW Group is among the largest investor-owned pure-play water and wastewater utilities in the United States, providing life-sustaining and high-quality water service to nearly 1.6 million people. SJW Group’s locally led and operated water utilities - San Jose Water Company in California, The Connecticut Water Company in Connecticut, The Maine Water Company in Maine, and SJWTX, Inc. (dba The Texas Water Company) in Texas - possess the financial strength, operational expertise, and technological innovation to safeguard the environment, deliver outstanding service to customers, and provide opportunities to employees. SJW Group remains focused on investing in its operations, remaining actively engaged in its local communities, and delivering continued sustainable value to its stockholders. For more information about SJW Group, please visit www.sjwgroup.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. Some of these forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as “believes,” “expects,” “estimates,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “seeks,” “plans,” “projects,” “may,” “should,” “will,” or the negative of those words or other comparable terminology. These forward-looking statements are only predictions and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that are difficult to predict.

These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions including, but not limited to, the following factors: (1) the effect of water, utility, environmental and other governmental policies and regulations, including regulatory actions concerning rates, authorized return on equity, authorized capital structures, capital expenditures, PFAS and other decisions; (2) changes in demand for water and other services; (3) unanticipated weather conditions and changes in seasonality including those affecting water supply and customer usage; (4) the effect of the impact of climate change; (5) unexpected costs, charges or expenses; (6) our ability to successfully evaluate investments in new business and growth initiatives; (7) contamination of our water supplies and damage or failure of our water equipment and infrastructure; (8) the risk of work stoppages, strikes and other labor-related actions; (9) catastrophic events such as fires, earthquakes, explosions, floods, ice storms, tornadoes, hurricanes, terrorist acts, physical attacks, cyber-attacks, epidemic, or similar occurrences; (10) changes in general economic, political, business and financial market conditions; (11) the ability to obtain financing on favorable terms, which can be affected by various factors, including credit ratings, changes in interest rates, compliance with regulatory requirements, compliance with the terms and conditions of our outstanding indebtedness, and general market and economic conditions; and (12) legislative, and general market and economic developments. The risks, uncertainties and other factors may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of SJW Group to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.

Results for a quarter are not indicative of results for a full year due to seasonality and other factors. In addition, actual results, performance or achievements are subject to other risks and uncertainties that relate more broadly to our overall business, including those more fully described in our filings with the SEC, including our most recent reports on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and Form 8-K. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, and speak only as of the date made, and SJW Group undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law.

Investor Contacts:

Andrew Walters
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
408-279-7818
Andrew.Walters@sjwater.com

Daniel J. Meaney
Director of Investor Relations
860-664-6016
Daniel.Meaney@ctwater.com

Media Contact:

Nazan Riahei
Vice President, Corporate Communications
408-731-0890
Nazan.Riahei@sjwater.com

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/0c8f0dc8-7e07-4c0f-a224-b43230c33b5c


FAQ

When did Ann Kelly join SJW Group as Chief Accounting Officer?

Ann Kelly joined SJW Group (NASDAQ: SJW) as Chief Accounting Officer on November 12, 2024.

What was Ann Kelly's previous position before joining SJW Group?

Before joining SJW Group, Ann Kelly served as the Chief Financial Officer at American Electric Power (AEP).

What are Ann Kelly's main responsibilities at SJW Group?

At SJW Group, Ann Kelly oversees financial strategy, accounting operations, budgeting and cost management, regulatory compliance, and helps drive the company's financial and strategic growth.

What is Ann Kelly's educational background?

Ann Kelly holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from Ohio Wesleyan University and an MBA with a concentration in finance from Villanova University.

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