H2O America
H2O America is a company that is part of the pulse of the water sector. Here we bring together everything it publishes on Smart Water Magazine: its news, its blogs and the events it takes part in.
H2O America appoints Nicholas Whitley as Vice President of Business Development
H2O America, a leading investor-owned, pure-play water and wastewater utility, announced the appointment of Nicholas Whitley as vice president of business development, effective December 22. In this role, Whitley will lead H2O America’s business development initiatives, including the identification, evaluation and execution of strategic growth opportunities that expand the company’s water and wastewater footprint and support […]
SJW Group rebrands as H2O America
SJW Group, a leading investor-owned, pure-play water and wastewater utility, has changed its name to H2O America and unveiled a new logo and corporate brand. The company also announced a new Nasdaq ticker symbol, HTO, which takes effect today and replaces its former symbol, SJW. The new name reflects the company’s evolution into a national […]
Ann P. Kelly promoted to Chief Financial Officer of SJW Group
SJW Group (NASDAQ: SJW), a leading national investor-owned pure-play water and wastewater utility, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Ann P. Kelly as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Treasurer, effective July 1, 2025. Kelly, who joined SJW Group in November 2024 as Chief Accounting Officer, has already played a key role in […]
SJW Group appoints Andrew Walters as new CEO
SJW Group, one of the nation’s largest investor-owned pure-play water and wastewater utilities, announced a leadership transition that marks the next phase of the company’s strategic direction and planned growth. After eight years of servant leadership and over 40 years of service to the drinking water profession, Eric W. Thornburg will retire as Chief Executive Officer […]
Tanya Moniz-Witten joins San Jose Water as President
SJW Group has announced that Tanya Moniz-Witten will be joining the company on March 25, 2024, as president of San Jose Water (SJW). Tanya will be responsible for leading the regulated utility business in San Jose, driving strategy, financial performance, growth and establishing and maintaining excellent regulatory and customer relationships. “Tanya will be a true […]
SJW Group appoints Denise L. Kruger to Board of Directors
SJW Group announced the appointment of Denise L. Kruger to the SJW Group board of directors effective, Sept. 1. Kruger has been a leader in the drinking water industry for 30 years. Prior to her retirement in 2021, she was senior vice president, regulated utilities at Golden State Water Company, a subsidiary of American States […]
Aundrea Williams joins The Texas Water Company as president
SJW Group (NYSE: SJW) has announced that Aundrea Williams will be joining the company on August 21, 2023 as president of The Texas Water Company (TWC). TWC serves three of the five fastest growing counties in the U.S. “We are truly fortunate that Aundrea has chosen to serve in this role,” stated SJW Group Chair, President […]
SJW Group appoints Thomas A. Hodge as Vice President of Business Development
SJW Group announced that its board of directors has appointed Thomas A. Hodge as vice president of business development, effective April 1. Hodge has also been appointed president of Texas Water Operation Services, LLC. He has been with SJW since 2002 and has led the company’s rapidly growing Texas subsidiary, The Texas Water Company (TWC), […]
Bruce A. Hauk appointed Chief Operating Officer of SJW Group
SJW Group announced that its board of directors has appointed Bruce A. Hauk as chief operating officer, effective January 1, 2023. Hauk will lead regulated water and wastewater utility operations across SJW Group’s geographically diverse footprint. The company’s local operations now serve more than 1.5 million people in California, Connecticut, Maine and Texas. Hauk joined […]