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SJW Group Announces Eric W. Thornburg To Retire As CEO And President Effective June 30, 2025; Will Remain On As Non-Executive Chair Of The Board; Andrew F. Walters Named Next CEO; Bruce A. Hauk Promoted To President

Benzinga·02/27/2025 18:03:14
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  • Eric W. Thornburg to retire as Chief Executive Officer and President effective June 30, 2025; will remain on as non-executive Chair of the Board
  • Andrew F. Walters named next Chief Executive Officer
  • Bruce A. Hauk promoted to President
  • Kristen A. Johnson promoted to President of the newly formed Shared Services organization

SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SJW Group (NASDAQ:SJW), one of the nation's largest investor-owned pure-play water and wastewater utilities, today announced a leadership transition that marks the next phase of the company's strategic direction and planned growth. After eight years of servant leadership and over 40 years of service to the drinking water profession, Eric W. Thornburg will retire as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and President of SJW Group on June 30, 2025. He will remain on the SJW Group Board of Directors (the "Board") as non-executive Chair of the Board.

The Board has appointed Andrew F. Walters as the company's next CEO, effective July 1, 2025. Walters, who currently serves as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of SJW Group, has been a driving force in the company's financial strength and growth. The Company will name a new Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to succeed Mr. Walters.

In addition, SJW Group is pleased to announce the promotion of key members of its executive team to further strengthen its leadership structure:

  • Bruce A. Hauk, Chief Operating Officer of SJW Group, will also serve as President of SJW Group. Hauk has nearly 30 years of water utility experience.
  • Kristen A. Johnson, Senior Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer of SJW Group, will also step into the role of President of the Shared Services organization. Johnson has nearly 20 years of water utility experience.

The promotions of Hauk and Johnson are also effective July 1, 2025.