Roger
Goodson named Senior Operations Manager of Illinois American Water’s
Peoria, Pekin and Lincoln Districts
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[January 24, 2015]
LINCOLN - Roger Goodson has been named
Senior Operations Manager of Field Services and Production for
Illinois American Water’s Peoria, Pekin and Lincoln Districts,
effective Jan. 19, 2015. He will lead and oversee the field
operations, production and maintenance in Peoria, Pekin and Lincoln,
ensuring high-quality customer service and operational integrity.
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Goodson previously served as operations superintendent of field
operations in Illinois American Water’s Peoria and Pekin Districts.
He earned a bachelor’s degree in management from Aurora University
and a master’s in business administration. He also holds a Class A,
Public Water Supply Operator’s Certificate of Competency for
Illinois and received his Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification.
“I look forward to the leadership and contributions Roger will make
in this new role. The experience he brings will help ensure
continued high-quality water service to our customers,” said Barry
Suits, Vice President of Operations for Illinois American Water.
![](http://archives.lincolndailynews.com/2015/Jan/24/images/ads/current/sunloan_bch_121614.png) Goodson is an active member of the American Water Works Association
(AWWA) and the Illinois Section of AWWA. He also serves on the
following committees: Central Illinois Groundwater Protection, Water
Resource team for Central Illinois Economic Development, Middle
Basin Regional Water Resource Planning and is vice chair for the
city of Pekin Human Rights committee. In addition, he is a board
member for the Pekin United Way.
Goodson and his wife, Christine, reside in un-incorporated Peoria
County. They have four sons attending area colleges.
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About Illinois American Water
Illinois American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE:
AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state,
providing high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater
services to approximately 1.2 million people. American Water
also operates a customer service center in Alton and a quality
control and research laboratory in Belleville.
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 more than 6,600 dedicated
professionals who provide drinking water, wastewater and other
related services to approximately 14 million people in more than
40 states, as well as parts of Canada. More information can be
found by visiting www.amwater.com.
[Karen Cotton, Illinois American
Water]
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