SJW Group announced that its board of directors has appointed Bruce A. Hauk as chief corporate development & strategy officer, effective August 22, 2022. Bruce will be responsible for business development and strategic planning. In this role, he will lead the company's acquisition and growth initiatives, building on SJW's strong record of acquisitions, with over 60% customer growth and more than doubling of utility plant in the past five years.

Prior to joining NextEra, Bruce served in several roles of increasing responsibility at American Water for more than 16 years, lastly serving as President of Regulated Operations and Military Services Group and then as Deputy Chief Operating Officer. Additionally, Bruce has significant experience in municipal government, having served as Deputy Mayor/Chief Administrative Officer for the City of Westfield, and as Town Manager/Director of Public Works for the Town of Westfield, Indiana. Bruce's expertise and strong record in acquisitions and business development will build on SJW Group's successful growth strategy, as it has expanded its footprint and transformed into a multi-state water and wastewater company, with operations in California, Connecticut, Maine and Texas.

Through organic growth and acquisitions, the customer base in Texas has more than tripled since SJW Group entered that state in 2007. The Company will rely on Bruce to continue the company's focus in this important and strategic area following Andrew Walters' recent move to the role of Chief Financial Officer in January 2022. Bruce was the recipient of the 2019 Inclusion & Diversity Award presented by the National Black Chamber of Commerce.

Also, while President of Illinois American Water, his company won the 2018 Outstanding Corporate Leadership Award from the Illinois Black Chamber of Commerce. Bruce has a BS in Chemistry & Life Sciences from Indiana State University, a Master of Public Administration from Indiana University-Purdue University, and a Master of Business Administration from Indiana Wesleyan University. He is a licensed operator in water and wastewater treatment.