EPCOR Utilities Inc. to Realign Executive Team

EDMONTON, ALBERTA--(Marketwired - Dec. 16, 2014) - EPCOR Utilities Inc. (EPCOR) has announced a realignment of its executive team, effective January 1, 2015. Notably, there will be two key changes:

• John Elford will become Senior Vice President, Water Canada. In this capacity, he has responsibility for all aspects of EPCOR's water and wastewater operations in Canada. John is currently Divisional Vice President of Electricity Distribution and Transmission operations.
• Stephen Stanley will lead EPCOR's business development activities in Canada and the U.S. He is currently Senior Vice President, Water Canada, and on January 1 will assume the role of Senior Vice President, Commercial Services.

"EPCOR has made significant strides to grow our business in recent years and with this announcement, we have positioned ourselves to continue along that path," said David Stevens, EPCOR President and CEO.

"Under Steve's direction, our Canadian water operations have a long-standing record of innovation and excellence. I am confident that John, working with the tremendous team that is in place, will continue this tradition and look for new ways we can enhance our service to our customers and communities."

About EPCOR Utilities Inc.

EPCOR's wholly-owned subsidiaries build, own and operate electrical transmission and distribution networks, water and wastewater treatment facilities and infrastructure in Canada and the United States. The company's subsidiaries also provide electricity and water services and products to residential and commercial customers. EPCOR, headquartered in Edmonton, is an Alberta Top 65 employer.