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AMERICAN WATER NAMES HARRISBURG RESIDENT AS FINANCE DIRECTOR FOR MID-ATLANTIC DIVISION HERSHEY, Pa. (July 15, 2014) - American Water announced today that James Merante has been named director of financial analysis and decision support for the company's Mid-Atlantic Division. Merante is based in Hershey and will oversee all financial planning, accounting and rates design and support for operations in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia.

In this position, Merante will support effective financial planning and analysis, as well as being involved in business development decisions, and providing financial expertise to identify and explore strategic investment alternatives.

Merante previously served as vice president of Operations at FSM Inc., a media company in Harrisburg, where he led several business functions including finance, sales, client services, technology and human resources. Prior to that, he served as vice president of operations and, previously, as director of finance at online media company ValueClick, where he managed annual operating and capital budgets and monthly operating income forecasts.
A resident of Harrisburg, Merante received a bachelor's degree from Susquehanna University and is a certified public accountant.
Pennsylvania American Water is the largest water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater services to approximately 2.1 million people. Founded in 1886, American Water is the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company. With headquarters in Voorhees, N.J., the company employs approximately 6,600 dedicated professionals who provide drinking water, wastewater and other related services to an estimated 14 million people in more than 40 states and parts of Canada. More information can be found by visiting www.amwater.com.

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