Artesian CEO Dian Taylor Leads National Association of Water Companies.WILMINGTON, Del. -- Dian C. Taylor, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Artesian Ar`te´sian a. 1. Of or pertaining to Artois (anciently called Artesium), in France. Artesian wells wells made by boring into the earth till the instrument reaches water, which, from internal pressure, flows spontaneously like a Resources Corporation (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :ARTNA), is serving a one-year term as president of the National Association of Water Companies (NAWC NAWC Naval Air Warfare Center NAWC National Association of Water Companies (USA) NAWC North American Weather Consultants NAWC North American Writing Committee ), an organization that represents all aspects of the private water service industry. Founded in 1895 by 16 small water companies in Pennsylvania, NAWC today has members in every region of the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . Members range in size from large companies owning and operating many hundreds of utilities in multiple states to individual utilities with only a few hundred customers. Private water utilities produce about 1.7 trillion gallons of water per year to provide water service to about 33.5 million Americans. "I'm honored to hold this position of leadership for our industry," said Taylor. "Artesian has benefited from NAWC's programs and resources for many years, and I am pleased to help guide the organization in addressing the issues that are facing private water companies today." NAWC provides government relations and state regulatory services to members, and addresses issues including health and environmental protection, security, and water infrastructure. The organization works to support policies that accurately reflect the value of water and ensure efficient and forward-thinking management of water resources. Ms. Taylor is chair of the board, president and CEO of Artesian Resources Corp. and its subsidiaries. She is a member of the Boards of Directors for the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce and the Committee of 100, serves on the Girl Scouts Girl Scouts, recreational and service organization founded (1912) in Savannah, Ga., by Mrs. Juliette Gordon Low (1860–1927). It was originally modeled after the Boy Scouts and Girl Guides, organizations created in Great Britain by Sir Robert Baden-Powell during of the Chesapeake Bay Chesapeake Bay, inlet of the Atlantic Ocean, c.200 mi (320 km) long, from 3 to 30 mi (4.8–48 km) wide, and 3,237 sq mi (8,384 sq km), separating the Delmarva Peninsula from mainland Maryland. and Virginia. Advisory Council, and is a trustee of Christiana Care Health System and The Grand Opera House. Ms. Taylor will serve on the NAWC executive committee for three years. About Artesian Artesian Resources Corporation operates as the holding company of six wholly-owned subsidiaries offering water and wastewater services. Artesian Water Company, the principal subsidiary, is the oldest and largest investor-owned public water utility on the Delmarva Peninsula Delmarva Peninsula Peninsula, eastern U.S. Extending between Chesapeake and Delaware bays, it is about 180 mi (290 km) long and up to 70 mi (110 km) wide. Encompassing parts of the states of Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia—hence its name—it includes Maryland's , and has been providing water service since 1905. Artesian Water distributes and sells water to residential, commercial, industrial, governmental, municipal and utility customers. Other subsidiaries include Artesian Water Maryland, Inc., Artesian Water Pennsylvania, Inc., Artesian Wastewater Management, Inc., Artesian Utility Development, Inc., and Artesian Development Company. |
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