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Global Water Resources Taps Water Industry Veteran, Robert J. Kuta, for EVP of Engineering and Environmental Resources
Seasoned Executive Brings 35 Years of Experience at Industry-Leading Water Peers as Company Prepares for Growth and Infrastructure Expansion in 2025 and
About this update from Global Water Resources, Inc.
[{"type":"text","content":"Seasoned Executive Brings 35 Years of Experience at Industry-Leading Water Peers as Company Prepares for Growth and Infrastructure Expansion in 2025 and Beyond\nPHOENIX, Jan. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Water Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: GWRS), a pure-play water resource management company, has appointed Robert J. Kuta to the new position of executive vice president of engineering and environmental resources. The strategic hire supports the company’s ongoing efforts to further enhance its water and wastewater services for customers in Arizona’s booming economy and prepare for growth and regional expansion. The new position provides numerous benefits with the combination of engineering and environmental resources, including helping to ensure Global Water Resources maintains its exceptional compliance record as the company continues to acquire troubled utilities and manage new regulatory standards. Kuta brings to Global Water Resources more than 35 years of experience in the water industry, from operations, project delivery and strategic planning to developing and delivering innovative business performance models and regulatory strategies. He also has considerable executive experience within the southwest U.S. regulated utility space. Kuta has led large and diverse water industry organizations in both domestic and international business settings. This has included managing large and complex water and wastewater design-build-operate projects around the world which have involved food processing, mining, oil & gas, energy production and other high-growth industries. “We welcome Rob’s extensive experience and exceptional record of achievement as we prepare to implement what could be our largest capital improvement program in the years to come,” stated Global Water Resources CEO, Ron Fleming. “We have great confidence in Rob’s ability to use his diverse skill set to enhance our organizational performance. “In coordination with our exceptional existing team, Rob will develop and execute on infrastructure and environmental programs designed to benefit our growing regional communities while maintaining compliance as our top mandate. We look forward to Rob’s contributions as we apply our unique approach to Total Water Management in solving today’s infrastructure renewal and environmental challenges.” Kuta previously served as vice pres...