Illinois American Water Announces New Appointment to Engineering Leadership

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Illinois American Water (NYSE: AWK) appointed John Killips as Senior Director of Engineering, effective May 4, 2026. He will oversee capital improvements, including repairs and replacements of pipes, pumps, treatment facilities and other infrastructure. The company invested more than $280 million in 2025 on infrastructure work across Illinois.

Killips brings over 30 years of water industry experience from GHD and Tetra Tech and will report to President Rebecca Losli from the Belleville office.

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• Leadership depth: John Killips brings over 30 years of industry experience
• Capital oversight: Role focused on directing infrastructure repairs and replacements
• Track record: Company invested >$280 million in infrastructure in 2025

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• No financial guidance: Appointment does not include forward-looking financial targets or quantified impact
• Limited public detail: Release omits specific near-term project timelines or measurable KPIs tied to the role

BELLEVILLE, Ill., May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Illinois American Water announces the appointment of John Killips as Senior Director of Engineering, strengthening the company's leadership team and reinforcing its commitment to engineering excellence and infrastructure investments and improvements across the state.

John joined the company effective May 4, 2026. In this role, he will oversee how Illinois American Water strategically and efficiently directs capital improvements where they are needed most. This involves making repairs to infrastructure and, when needed, replacement. Illinois American Water's systems and facilities continue to be resilient, reliable, dependable, and durable for our customers across the state. In 2025, the company invested more than $280 million in infrastructure work that included installing new pipes, pumps, hydrants, valves, lift stations, water treatment facilities, storage tanks, water quality systems and technology.

John will report to Illinois American Water President, Rebecca Losli and will be located in the company's Belleville office. John brings over 30 years of industry experience to the role. He comes to Illinois American Water from GHD Inc. where he was Water Collection and Distribution Service Line Lead, supporting the linear water market in North America. Prior to that, John held multiple roles for Tetra Tech, Inc. He has broad experience in leading water infrastructure projects and programs.

"John is a proven leader with deep engineering knowledge and a strong commitment to customers," said Rebecca Losli, President of Illinois American Water. "His experience and leadership will help ensure we continue delivering safe, clean and reliable water service across Illinois."

ABOUT AMERICAN WATER
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water's 6,700 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company's national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.

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ABOUT ILLINOIS AMERICAN WATER
Illinois American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest regulated water utility in the state with approximately 600 dedicated employees working to provide safe, clean, reliable and affordable water and wastewater services to approximately 1.3 million people. American Water also operates a quality control and research laboratory in Belleville.

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FAQ

When did John Killips start as Senior Director of Engineering at Illinois American Water (AWK)?

John Killips joined Illinois American Water as Senior Director of Engineering effective May 4, 2026. According to Illinois American Water, he will be based in the Belleville office and report to President Rebecca Losli.

What experience does John Killips bring to Illinois American Water (AWK)?

Killips brings more than 30 years of water-industry experience, including roles at GHD and Tetra Tech. According to Illinois American Water, his background covers water infrastructure project and program leadership across North America.

How will John Killips' role affect Illinois American Water's (AWK) infrastructure program?

He will oversee strategic direction of capital improvements, prioritizing repairs and replacements of assets. According to Illinois American Water, his responsibilities include directing where capital is needed most across the state's systems.

Does the Illinois American Water (AWK) announcement mention recent infrastructure spending?

Yes. Illinois American Water invested more than $280 million in 2025 on infrastructure work. According to Illinois American Water, that spending included pipes, pumps, hydrants, treatment facilities, storage tanks and technology.

Who will John Killips report to at Illinois American Water (AWK)?

John Killips will report to President Rebecca Losli at Illinois American Water. According to Illinois American Water, he will be located in the company's Belleville office and align engineering oversight with company leadership.