Gary L.
Dynamic Advocacy Leader | Directing Successful Campaigns and Building Strong Community Partnerships
- Role
- Director, Government and External Affairs at American Water
- Location
- Pittsburgh, PA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Gary L.
VALUE PROPOSITION I am highly effective in directing external affairs and…
Experience
Director, Government and External Affairs
Aug 2005 — Present
Description: Responsible for government and external affairs leadership for the largest investor-owned water utility in the Commonwealth, which provides water and/or wastewater services to approximately 2.3 million people. Leads government relations, customer communications, social media engagement, press relations, and corporate social responsibility issues. Supports the company\'s political action committee (PAC)\'s employee engagement and contribution strategies. Supervises the six regional external affairs team members to execute a community relations strategy throughout the service territory and government relations. Researches and monitors local and state government activities that could affect the organization’s business and customers. Builds and maintains professional relationships with advocates, state and local government officials, and community-based organizations, entities, and agencies. Guides the discussion, media relations, and public discourse during crisis scenarios ranging from service interruptions to extended states of emergency. Writes speeches, scripts, Op-Eds, white papers, and other materials in collaboration with executives, operations personnel, engineers, and regulatory teams. Ensures the company\'s environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals are met by developing strategic partnerships, advocating for ESG causes, and identifying community investment opportunities. Multiple Communicator Award winner from the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts for writing and Addy Award for producing videos supporting business objectives. ABOUT PENNSYLVANIA AMERICAN WATERThe Pennsylvania-American Water Company is a utility company in Pennsylvania that provides water and sewage services to more than 2.3 million people across the Commonwealth.
Education
Point Park University
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism & Communications
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