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H2O America Appoints Megan Mattern as Chief Accounting Officer
SAN JOSE, Calif., June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- H2O America (NASDAQ: HTO), a leading investor-owned, pure-play water and wastewater utility, today
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[{"type":"text","content":"SAN JOSE, Calif., June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- H2O America (NASDAQ: HTO), a leading investor-owned, pure-play water and wastewater utility, today announced the appointment of Megan Mattern as Chief Accounting Officer, Principal Accounting Officer and Controller, effective July 28, 2025. In this role, Mattern will lead accounting operations, financial reporting, financial planning and analysis, regulatory compliance, cost management, and internal controls, while playing a key role in advancing H2O America’s growth strategy and operational excellence. “Megan’s appointment comes at a time of transformational growth and leadership transition at H2O America,” said Eric W. Thornburg, Chair, President, and CEO of H2O America, who will retire on June 30th. “Her two decades of experience in complex, regulated environments—spanning global energy, utilities, and infrastructure—make her an outstanding addition to our national leadership team. She brings deep expertise in capital optimization, financial transformation, and regulatory strategy, along with a clear commitment to people and performance.” Mattern most recently served as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of UGI International, a $2.3 billion multinational LPG distributor headquartered in Paris. She led financial strategy across 16 countries and more than 2,200 employees, driving portfolio optimization, delivering 15%+ EBIT growth, and unlocking over $1 million in annual savings through banking efficiencies. During a CEO transition, she was appointed Deputy and oversaw all of UGI International, reflecting her strength as a steady and strategic leader. Previously, she held senior financial leadership roles at UGI Energy Services, UGI Utilities, and PPL Corporation, leading initiatives in M&A, systems modernization, and financial transformation across regulated utility and energy businesses. She began her career at Deloitte. Mattern holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from King’s College and an MBA from Wilkes University. She is a licensed CPA and has served on multiple nonprofit boards, reflecting her commitment to community engagement and servant leadership. Her appointment coincides with a broader leadership transition at H2O America. Following Thornburg’s retirement on June 30, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Andrew F. Walters will become CEO, and current C...