Kimberly J. Harris

Kimberly J. Harris was appointed as an independent member of American Water's board of directors on July 25, 2019.

Ms. Harris is president and CEO of Puget Sound Energy, Washington state's largest utility serving more than 1.5 million customers across 10 counties. Prior to her current role, Harris was PSE's chief resources officer. She practiced law with Perkins Coie before joining PSE in 1999.

Ms. Harris is the past chair of the American Gas Association and Washington Roundtable. She was the 2016-2017 campaign chair for the United Way of King County. In October 2014, she joined the U.S. Bancorp Board of Directors.

Ms. Harris has a bachelor's degree from San Diego State University and a juris doctor degree from Arizona State University.