American Water Executives Join NACWA Leadership Forum in Cleveland

Christine Keck, Vice President and Chief Legislative and External Affairs Officer, represents the utility provider on a panel titled "From Utilities to Ecosystems: Advancing Clean Water Priorities Through Unexpected Allies." The discussion focuses on shifting away from traditional operational silos to cultivate broader stakeholder engagement. This collaborative approach reflects the company’s current strategy as it marks 140 years of service in 2026.

Cheryl Norton, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, emphasized that the primary challenge facing the sector remains securing long-term system integrity without placing an undue financial burden on the 14 million people the company serves. By leveraging its scale across 14 states and 18 military installations, American Water aims to demonstrate how private-sector expertise can bridge the gap between necessary capital investment and community affordability requirements.