Brad Nielsen has been named the new president of Iowa American Water.
Mr. Nielsen, the former vice president of operations at the company, replaces Randy Moore, who was recently named vice president of strategic programs at American Water.
“We are thrilled to have Randy take on this new role at American Water and have Brad become President of Iowa American Water,” said Cheryl Norton, chief operating officer of American Water. “Randy started his career at American Water in 1979 and has held multiple operational leadership roles that give him the perfect background for his new role. Brad has more than 20 years of operations experience, most recently serving as our vice president of operations in Iowa.”
Mr. Nielsen joined Iowa American Water in 2019 as vice president of operations. In that role, he led a team of 80 employees who provide high-quality, reliable water services to approximately 225,000 people in Iowa. Prior to his role at Iowa American Water, Mr. Nielsen spent 17 years with Aramark Uniform Service, where he held multiple leadership positions, including vice president of operations.
Mr. Nielsen has bachelor’s degrees in finance, as well as business administration and management from Mount Mercy University in Iowa.
Laura Martin has been named Iowa American Water’s new vice president of operations.
Ms. Martin most recently served as senior director of government and external affairs of Pennsylvania American Water. She joined American Water in 2010 and has held multiple positions of increased responsibility. Prior to joining American Water, Ms. Martin was director of marketing and communications for the YWCA of Charleston, West Virginia. She holds a bachelor of arts in public relations from West Virginia Wesleyan College.
