Pennsylvania American Water president joins labor coalition

Mike Doran, Pennsylvania American Water president and senior vice president of American Water’s Mid-Atlantic Division, recently joined the Pittsburgh Works Together board of directors.

Pittsburgh Works Together is a coalition of labor, business, and civic leaders.

The coalition’s goal is to create an inclusive vision of economic progress that honors cultural diversity and traditional industry.

“As the water or wastewater provider for nearly 550,000 people in Allegheny and Washington counties and a proud union employer, Pennsylvania American Water is aligned with Pittsburgh Works Together’s mission of a strong economy fueled by responsible industries that value workers and the environment,” Doran said. “Our commitment to safety, workforce development, and maintaining solid relationships with labor organizations make our connection with Pittsburgh Works Together a natural fit, and ultimately our customers and communities benefit from a strong economy and robust local workforce.”

Doran will represent the water/wastewater utility in the coalition. He will offer insight into the region’s infrastructure investment needs and the role private companies can play in these investments.

The experience is invaluable, Jeff Nobers, Pittsburgh Works Together executive director, said.

Pennsylvania American Water is a subsidiary of American Water. It provides drinking water, wastewater, and related services to 15 million people in 46 states.