Essential Utilities Appoints Ron King as New Vice President, Gas Operations
08 Junho 2023 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
20-year industry veteran prioritizes safety, compliance and
customer experience in new role
Essential Utilities today announced Ron King as Vice President
of its Peoples gas operations, expanding the company’s commitment
to provide clean, safe, reliable natural gas in Southwest
Pennsylvania and Kentucky. He will oversee all operations and
maintenance, including gas measurement and regulation, compressor
operations, field customer service, and dispatch operations.
This press release features multimedia. View
the full release here:
https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230608005310/en/
Ron King has been appointed to Vice
President, Gas Operations for Essential Utilities Inc. (Photo:
Business Wire)
“Ron brings more than two decades of valuable and varied
experience to the Peoples team, with a focus on gas field
operations and customer service,” said Essential Chairman and CEO
Chris Franklin. “His strong leadership and extensive knowledge of
the gas business make him a valuable addition to our leadership
team as we address the infrastructure challenges facing our
country.”
King spent most of his career at Washington Gas Company, where
he focused on field operations, project management, training,
quality assurance and customer service before most recently serving
as director of operations. King also served as senior director of
gas operations for AVANGRID in Connecticut.
“Ron’s proven track record in gas field operations is
exemplary,” said Peoples President Mike Huwar. “His passion for
frontline workers, commitment to the customer experience and strong
leadership skills will take our operations function to the next
level.”
“I am excited to begin my work with Peoples, and to continue
their mission of making lives better by delivering clean, safe and
reliable natural gas to southwestern Pennsylvania and Kentucky,”
King said. “It will be a big challenge to improve upon Peoples’
best-in-class operations, but I am ready to take it on and work
with this great team.”
A native of the Washington metro area, King attended the
University of Maryland, Eastern Shore before earning a degree from
Southern New Hampshire University. He relocated to the Pittsburgh
area in May.
About Essential
Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) delivers safe, clean,
reliable services that improve quality of life for individuals,
families, and entire communities. With a focus on water, wastewater
and natural gas, Essential is committed to sustainable growth,
operational excellence, a superior customer experience, and premier
employer status. We are advocates for the communities we serve and
are dedicated stewards of natural lands, protecting more than 7,600
acres of forests and other habitats throughout our footprint.
Operating as the Aqua and Peoples brands, Essential serves
approximately 5.5 million people across 10 states. Essential is one
of the most significant publicly traded water, wastewater service
and natural gas providers in the U.S. Learn more at
www.essential.co.
WTRGG
View source
version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230608005310/en/
Media: Jeanne Russo Vice President, Communications Media
Hotline: 1.877.325.3477 Media@Essential.co Investors: Brian
Dingerdissen Vice President, IR and Treasurer O: 610.645.1191
BJDingerdissen@Essential.co
Essential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG)
Gráfico Histórico do Ativo
De Abr 2024 até Mai 2024
Essential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG)
Gráfico Histórico do Ativo
De Mai 2023 até Mai 2024