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Camden-based American Water on April 8 announced it named Mark McDonough senior vice president and president of New Jersey American Water effective April 19. McDonough replaces former New Jersey American Water President Cheryl Norton, who was named American Water’s executive vice president and chief operating officer on March 1, 2021.

“American Water is pleased to have Mark lead one of our company’s largest state operations,” said Norton. “Mark has deep utility experience, a strong commitment to excellent customer service, and a passion for safety, and he successfully builds and leads teams. I know he looks forward to working with our employees, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities and staff, elected leaders, customers, and the community at large.”

McDonough currently serves as the president of American Water’s Military Services Group where he leads a team of nearly 500 employees that provides water and wastewater services to 17 military installations across the country.

Prior to his current role, McDonough was the chief compliance officer for American Water. He originally joined American Water in June 2005, where he served primarily as lead counsel for the Military Services Group. McDonough has also worked extensively with American Water’s Contract Services Group.

Before joining American Water, McDonough was in private practice in both New Jersey and Maine. Prior to graduating from law school, McDonough was employed as a Special Agent with the United States Government, serving in the Office of Inspector General at the United States Department of Energy, The National Passenger Railroad Corp. (Amtrak) and the United States General Services Administration.