American Water Names Deron E. Allen President of Indiana American Water and Michigan American Water

GREENWOOD, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Water has named Deron E. Allen president of Indiana American Water and Michigan American Water effective Nov. 11. Allen is replacing Alan DeBoy, who is taking on a new role with American Water as vice president of Operations Excellence.

Allen, a native of Richmond, Ind., most recently served as the president of Tennessee American Water, leading operations that provide reliable water services to more than 374,000 people in Tennessee and northern Georgia. In his new role, Allen will work to strengthen customer, regulatory and local government relationships while driving operational and financial results.

“We are pleased to see Deron come back to his home state to lead Indiana American Water,” said Walter Lynch, president and chief operating officer of American Water’s regulated operations. “He has nearly 30 years of experience and a tremendous knowledge of the water utility industry. He also has a passion for community service and I look forward to the leadership he will bring to Indiana American Water and Michigan American Water.”

Prior to serving as president of Tennessee American Water, Allen was vice president of Operations for Indiana American Water. He was responsible for the daily operations of Indiana American Water, including district operations, field customer service, water treatment, and water quality/environmental functions.

Allen began his water utility career more than 29 years ago as a temporary laborer in Richmond, Ind. He joined the company in 1985 as a treatment plant operator and from there moved into various positions in water treatment and distribution. He left the company in 1993 to work for Crowder College's Environmental Resource Center in Neosho, Mo., working his way up to eventually lead the center's Environmental Health and Safety Division. He returned to Indiana American Water in 2001.

Allen holds certifications in water and wastewater treatment, as well as backflow prevention, in multiple states. He earned an associate degree in applied science from Crowder College, as well as bachelor's and master's degrees in geology from Indiana State University. He is active in numerous professional, civic and community organizations, including the American Water Works Association, Rotary International and the Boy Scouts of America.

Indiana American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE:AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater services to approximately 1.2 million people.

Michigan American Water, also a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), provides high-quality and reliable water services to approximately 10,000 people.

Founded in 1886, American Water is the largest and most geographically diverse publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company. With headquarters in Voorhees, N.J., the company employs 6,800 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and market-based drinking water, wastewater and other related services to an estimated 15 million people in 47 states and Ontario, Canada. More information can be found at www.amwater.com.