AWWA’s new president talks water association’s goals, future

The 142nd president of the American Water Works Association, Patrick Kerr discusses his vision for AWWA, his immediate goals as president, and some of the biggest issues facing AWWA members.
July 17, 2023

As of June 2023, the American Water Works Association (AWWA) named Patrick Kerr as its latest president. In this interview, Bob Crossen asks Kerr about his vision for AWWA, his immediate goals as president of the association, and his opinion on the biggest issues facing AWWA members.

About the Author

Bob Crossen

Editorial Director

Bob Crossen is the vice president of content strategy for the Water and Energy Groups of Endeavor Business Media, a division of EndeavorB2B. EB2B publishes WaterWorld, Wastewater Digest and Stormwater Solutions in its water portfolio and publishes Oil & Gas Journal, Offshore Magazine, T&D World, EnergyTech and Microgrid Knowledge in its energy portfolio. Crossen graduated from Illinois State University in Dec. 2011 with a Bachelor of Arts in German and a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. He worked for Campbell Publications, a weekly newspaper company in rural Illinois outside St. Louis for four years as a reporter and regional editor. Crossen can be reached at [email protected].

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