AWK Growth Outlook and Military Services Strategic Value
Experienced and Skilled Executive Management
Team Additions
AMERICAN WATER
John Griffith
Executive Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer
James Gallegos
Executive Vice President
and General Counsel
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Joined American Water on May 16, 2022.
Most recently served as a Managing Director in Bank of
America Securities' Mergers & Acquisitions group, leading the
firm's practice for regulated utilities and renewables. In the
role, John served as the lead investment banker on major U.S.
and international utility transactions. He also advised on a large
number of public and private renewables transactions globally.
Prior to joining Bank of America in 2014, Griffith served as CEO
of High Wave Energy, a start-up renewable fuels company.
John also held multiple positions during a fourteen-year career
with Merrill Lynch & Co., culminating as Managing Director.
Received a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Davidson
College and an MBA in Finance from Columbia University,
where he graduated with honors.
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Joined American Water on April 1, 2022.
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Most recently served as Executive Vice President, General
Counsel and Corporate Secretary at Alliant Energy Corporation.
Prior to joining Alliant Energy in 2010, served as the Vice
President and Corporate General Counsel for Burlington
Northern and Santa Fe Corporation, one of North America's
leading freight transportation companies.
Began his legal career as a trial attorney with the U.S.
Department of Justice and law clerk for a Federal District Court
Judge.
Received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from the
University of Colorado and a law degree from the University of
Minnesota Law Center, where he graduated Cum Laude.
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