Iowa American Water announced today that its current President, Randy Moore, has been named Vice President, Strategic Programs, at American Water, effective this week. Brad Nielsen, currently Vice President of Operations at Iowa American Water, will replace Moore as President, also effective this week.

“We are thrilled to have Randy take on this new role at American Water and have Brad become President of Iowa American Water,” said Cheryl Norton, Chief Operating Officer of American Water. "Randy started his career at American Water in 1979 and has held multiple operational leadership roles that give him the perfect background for his new role. Brad has more than 20 years of operations experience, most recently serving as our Vice President of Operations in Iowa."

Nielsen joined Iowa American Water in 2019 as Vice President of Operations. In that role, Nielsen led a team of 80 employees who provide high-quality, reliable water services to approximately 225,000 people in Iowa. Prior to his role at Iowa American Water, Nielsen spent 17 years with Aramark Uniform Service, where he held multiple leadership positions, including Vice President of Operations.

Nielsen has Bachelor's degrees in Finance, as well as Business Administration and Management from Mount Mercy University in Iowa.

Laura Martin has been named Iowa American Water’s Vice President of Operations. Martin most recently served as Senior Director of Government and External Affairs of Pennsylvania American Water. Martin joined American Water in 2010 and has held multiple positions of increased responsibility. Prior to joining American Water, Martin was Director of Marketing and Communications for the YWCA of Charleston, West Virginia. Martin holds a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations from West Virginia Wesleyan College.

About American Water

American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water’s 6,500 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders. For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.

About Iowa American Water

Iowa American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water services to approximately 225,000 people. For more information, visit iowaamwater.com and follow Iowa American Water on X and Facebook.

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