James H. Gallegos

James Gallegos serves as Executive Vice President and General Counsel for American Water. In his role, Gallegos serves as American Water's chief legal officer, providing oversight, guidance and direction regarding corporate governance and board matters, as well as providing legal advice and overseeing the legal team responsible for all aspects of legal affairs for the company.

Gallegos most recently served as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at Alliant Energy Corporation, which provides regulated electric and natural gas service to approximately 975,000 electric and approximately 420,000 natural gas customers in the Midwest.

Prior to joining Alliant Energy in 201 0, Gallegos served as the Vice President and Corporate General Counsel for Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Corporation, one of North America's leading freight transportation companies. Prior to that role, Gallegos served as Vice President Legal Affairs for U S WEST Communications Corporation which merged with Qwest Communications International, Inc. He also held multiple other roles at Qwest and U S WEST prior to his vice president role.

Gallegos started his legal career as a trial attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice and law clerk for a Federal District Court Judge. He currently serves as Chair on the Clean Lakes Alliance Board of Directors. He has also served on the Board of Urban League and on the Board of Edgewood College.

Gallegos received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from the University of Colorado and a law degree from the University of Minnesota Law Center, where he graduated Cum Laude.