Aqua America Announces Appointment of New Investor Relations Director
BRYN MAWR, Pa., Aug 05, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Aqua America, Inc. (NYSE:WTR) today announced the appointment of Brian Dingerdissen as director, investor relations.
In his new role, Dingerdissen will oversee Aqua's Investor Relations program including expanding the company's visibility with institutional and retail investors, promoting the company's mission and objectives and explaining Aqua's financial performance.
"Aqua's success depends on well-informed shareholders who make the critical investments that enable us to grow and improve our services and infrastructure," said Aqua America Chairman and CEO Nicholas DeBenedictis. "I'm confident that Brian's strong understanding of the water industry and outstanding communications skills will serve our investors well, especially in these uncertain economic times."
Dingerdissen joined Aqua in 2005 as senior associate of investor relations. In this role, he managed communications with shareholders, developed investor presentations and supervised Board meeting preparations. He also acted as liaison between Aqua's chairman and the investor community. In the past year, Dingerdissen has worked with Aqua's southern regional president to review and improve operational and management structures within newly acquired water and wastewater systems.
Dingerdissen lives in Wayne, Pennsylvania. He is a graduate of the Villanova School of Business and holds a Bachelor's degree in business administration with a concentration in finance. He has also completed the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissions' rate school.
Aqua America is a publicly-traded water and wastewater utility holding company with operating subsidiaries serving approximately 3 million residents in Pennsylvania, Ohio, North Carolina, Illinois, Texas, Florida, New Jersey, New York, Indiana, Virginia, Maine, Missouri, and South Carolina. Aqua America is listed on both the New York and Philadelphia Stock Exchanges under the ticker symbol WTR.
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SOURCE: Aqua America, Inc.
Aqua America, Inc. Brian Dingerdissen Director, Investor Relations 610-645-1191 bjdingerdissen@aquaamerica.com or Gretchen Toner Senior Communications Specialist 610-645-1175 gmtoner@aquaamerica.com
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