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Sarah E. Leeper Named President of California American Water and Hawaii American Water
SAN DIEGO, November 05, 2025--California American Water announced today that Sarah E. Leeper, currently Vice President and Managing General Counsel, has been named President of California American Water and Hawaii American Water, effective today. Leeper replaces Kevin Tilden, who is leaving the company effective December 31.
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