Iowa American Water Names Tony Loete Vice President of Operations
DAVENPORT, IA (APRIL 24, 2025) - Iowa American Water has named Tony Loete as Vice President of Operations. In this role, Loete will lead employees across the state in field operations, water production, system maintenance, water quality and environmental compliance to provide safe, clean, and reliable service to 227,000 Iowans.
"Tony is a valuable and versatile member of Iowa American Water’s team," said Brad Nielsen, president of Iowa American Water. "His extensive knowledge of water and wastewater system operations, ability to tackle complex problems, and extensive experience overseeing significant infrastructure investment projects and leading diverse teams will be well utilized in his new role."
Loete joined Iowa American Water in September 2024 as an Engineering Project Manager. Prior to that, he supported the City of Moline, Ill., as Director of Utilities, bringing 36 years of experience in water and wastewater systems to his new role, Since joining the Iowa American Water team, Loete has led projects ranging from $3-9 million in the Quad Cities and Clinton, all requiring successful collaboration with contractors, property owners, and external stakeholders.
He has a bachelor’s degree from Western Illinois University and an associate degree from Black Hawk College. He holds water and wastewater operator licensure in both Iowa and Illinois. He will lead the Iowa American Water operations team from the company’s office in Davenport.
About American Water
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water’s 6,700 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.
For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Iowa American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest regulated water utility in the state, providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable water services to approximately 227,000 people.
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DAVENPORT, IA (APRIL 24, 2025) - Iowa American Water has named Tony Loete as Vice President of Operations. In this role, Loete will lead employees across the state in field operations, water production, system maintenance, water quality and environmental compliance to provide safe, clean, and reliable service to 227,000 Iowans.
"Tony is a valuable and versatile member of Iowa American Water’s team," said Brad Nielsen, president of Iowa American Water. "His extensive knowledge of water and wastewater system operations, ability to tackle complex problems, and extensive experience overseeing significant infrastructure investment projects and leading diverse teams will be well utilized in his new role."
Loete joined Iowa American Water in September 2024 as an Engineering Project Manager. Prior to that, he supported the City of Moline, Ill., as Director of Utilities, bringing 36 years of experience in water and wastewater systems to his new role, Since joining the Iowa American Water team, Loete has led projects ranging from $3-9 million in the Quad Cities and Clinton, all requiring successful collaboration with contractors, property owners, and external stakeholders.
He has a bachelor’s degree from Western Illinois University and an associate degree from Black Hawk College. He holds water and wastewater operator licensure in both Iowa and Illinois. He will lead the Iowa American Water operations team from the company’s office in Davenport.
About American Water
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water’s 6,700 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.
For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Iowa American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest regulated water utility in the state, providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable water services to approximately 227,000 people.