David L. Gadis

Board Member at Highwoods Properties

David L. Gadis has been a director since 2021. He is a member of the Audit Committee.

Mr. Gadis is the CEO and General Manager of DC Water, one of the largest and most highly regarded water utilities in the nation. Prior to joining DC Water, Mr. Gadis served as the EVP of Veolia North America and as CEO and President of Veolia Water Indianapolis. He was the utility’s first African American CEO/President and the first African American CEO to lead a major utility in Indianapolis. Mr. Gadis is chairman of the board of Blue Drop, DC Water’s nonprofit sales and marketing affiliate. He also currently serves on the boards of the National Association of Clean Water Association (NACWA), the National Forum of Black Public Administrators (NGBPA), and the DC Utility Infrastructure Advisory Council.

Timeline

  • Board Member

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