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Coronado Resident Appointed to State Chamber of Commerce Board

California American Water President Robert
MacLean has been appointed to the California Chamber of Commerce Board.

The California chamber is the largest, broad-based business advocate to government in California.

Made up of 100 top executives from member companies throughout California, CalChamber is a not-for-profit organization promoting international trade and investment as well as stimulating job growth in
California.

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MacLean, a Coronado resident, will provide his knowledge and leadership as the Chamber continues the pursuit of protecting employers’ rights, interests and fostering a growing
economy throughout the state and nation.

MacLean has been with American Water since 2001. Appointed to his current position
in 2009, he leads a team of about 300 employees providing reliable, high-quality water and wastewater services to 600,000 customers in six districts throughout California.

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His leadership is valued by customers, regulators, employees and public officials and he has enhanced California American Water’s performance through his
experience and expertise in the industry.

MacLean is actively involved in community efforts and will continue to strengthen the communities California American Water serves as a member of the chamber's board.

MacLean earned his master's in Applied Science in Civil Engineering from Polytechnique University in Montreal and his bachelor's in Chemical Engineering from
McGill University in Montreal.

California American Water, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Water (NYSE:AWK), was founded in 1886, American Water is the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company.

With headquarters in Voorhees, N.J., the company
employs approximately 6,700 dedicated professionals who provide drinking water, wastewater and other related services to an estimated 14 million people in more than 30 states and parts of Canada.

 

– From a news release by California American Water.

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