California Water Service Group Promotes Kenneth G. Jenkins to Vice President, Water Resources Planning and Sustainability

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California Water Service Group (NYSE:CWT) has promoted Kenneth G. Jenkins to the position of Vice President, Water Resources Planning and Sustainability, effective January 1, 2025. Jenkins, who joined the company in 2005, has demonstrated significant expertise in water supply resilience and climate change adaptation.

Throughout his career at CWT, Jenkins has held various key positions, including Government & Community Relations Manager, leading the Conservation Department and Drought Response Task Force (2008-2020), and serving as Director of Water Resource Sustainability and Conservation. In 2022, he was appointed Chief Water Resource Sustainability Officer.

Chairman and CEO Martin A. Kropelnicki praised Jenkins' contributions to improving the company's water supply master planning and efforts in conservation, resilience, and sustainability. Jenkins, who holds BA degrees in Economics & Management and Political Science from Beloit College, serves on the California Water Efficiency Partnership board and is recognized as an industry expert.

SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- California Water Service Group (Group) (NYSE:CWT) today announced the promotion of Kenneth G. Jenkins to the newly created position of Vice President, Water Resources Planning and Sustainability, effective January 1, 2025.

According to Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Martin A. Kropelnicki, Jenkins has demonstrated his commitment to water supply resilience and climate change adaptation, helping the company improve its overall planning for the future.

“This well-deserved promotion recognizes the immense effort Ken has put into improving our water supply master planning and leading the company’s efforts to improve conservation, resilience, and sustainability to help us meet the challenges we face. He is a respected leader in his field, and the Board and I have been extremely impressed by all he has achieved in a relatively short time,” said Chairman Kropelnicki.

Jenkins began his career at the company in 2005 as Government & Community Relations Manager. After successfully leading the company’s Conservation Department and Drought Response Task Force from 2008 to 2020, he was appointed Director of Water Resource Sustainability and Conservation. In 2022, he joined the executive team as Chief Water Resource Sustainability Officer. Jenkins holds Bachelor of Arts Degrees in Economics & Management and Political Science from Beloit College in Wisconsin. He serves on the board of the California Water Efficiency Partnership and has been featured at industry conferences and contributed to studies by various organizations, including the Public Policy Institute of California.

About California Water Service Group

California Water Service Group (NYSE: CWT) is the largest regulated water utility in the western United States. It provides high-quality, reliable water and/or wastewater services to more than 2.1 million people in California, Hawaii, New Mexico, Washington, and Texas through its regulated subsidiaries, California Water Service, Hawaii Water Service, New Mexico Water Service, and Washington Water Service, and its utility holding company, Texas Water Service.

Group’s purpose is to enhance the quality of life for customers, communities, employees, and stockholders. To do so, it invests responsibly in water and wastewater infrastructure, sustainability initiatives, and community well-being. The company’s 1,200+ employees live by a set of strong core values and share a commitment to protecting the planet, caring for people, and operating with the utmost integrity. The company has been named one of “America’s Most Responsible Companies” and the “World’s Most Trustworthy Companies” by Newsweek, a Top Workplace, and a Great Place to Work®.  More information is available at www.calwatergroup.com.

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FAQ

What is Kenneth Jenkins' new role at California Water Service Group (CWT) as of January 2025?

Kenneth Jenkins has been promoted to Vice President, Water Resources Planning and Sustainability at California Water Service Group, effective January 1, 2025.

What positions has Kenneth Jenkins held at CWT since 2005?

Jenkins started as Government & Community Relations Manager in 2005, led the Conservation Department and Drought Response Task Force (2008-2020), served as Director of Water Resource Sustainability and Conservation, and became Chief Water Resource Sustainability Officer in 2022.

How has Kenneth Jenkins contributed to CWT's sustainability efforts?

Jenkins has improved CWT's water supply master planning and led efforts to enhance conservation, resilience, and sustainability, helping the company address climate change adaptation and water supply resilience challenges.

What are Kenneth Jenkins' educational qualifications and industry involvement?

Jenkins holds Bachelor of Arts Degrees in Economics & Management and Political Science from Beloit College and serves on the California Water Efficiency Partnership board. He has contributed to various industry studies and been featured at conferences.