Iowa American Water has announced it welcomed Ben Keith to the role of Director, Business Development and Government Affairs for the company, effective January 20, 2026.
In this role, Ben will focus on legislative priorities, drive change in public policy, and amplify our efforts in external stakeholder engagement. Additionally, Ben will lead Business Development for Iowa American Water, focusing on strategy and origination.
"We are thrilled to have Ben take on this new role at Iowa American Water," said Iowa American Water President Brad Nielsen. "Ben has a wealth of experience in many aspects of the regulated utility business and has held multiple operational leadership roles that give him the perfect background for his new role with Iowa American Water."
Ben comes to Iowa American Water from MidAmerican Energy Company where he was Vice President, Electric Transmission. He worked for that company since 2009 where he held roles of increasing responsibility in the areas of operational excellence, engineering, capital planning, project management, and customer and stakeholder engagement.
Ben has a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville and is licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE) by the Illinois Department of Professional and Financial Regulation.
