Lisa Duarte Joins Illinois American Water’s Board of Directors

Illinois American Water is pleased to announce Lisa Duarte has joined the Illinois American Water Board of Directors. Duarte is currently a partner in the government affairs group of Forde Law Offices and has extensive experience in government affairs in the state of Illinois.

As a board member, Duarte will bring an independent and broad view to the company. She will provide guidance to the company’s management team and assist in driving the strategic initiatives of Illinois American Water.

According to Illinois American Water President Bruce Hauk, Duarte will also serve as an ambassador for the company in the community and exercise independent judgment for the overall benefit of the company and its shareholders.

Duarte has a Juris Doctor from DePaul University College of Law in Chicago and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from Michigan State University. She was born, raised and continues to reside in Chicago.

About Illinois American Water

Illinois American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater services to approximately 1.3 million people. American Water also operates a customer service center in Alton and a quality control and research laboratory in Belleville.

With a history dating back to 1886, American Water is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly-traded water and wastewater utility company. The company employs more than 6,700 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and market-based drinking water, wastewater and other related services to an estimated 15 million people in 47 states and Ontario, Canada. More information can be found by visiting www.amwater.com.

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