PEOPLE: AWWA Names New Executive Director

The American Water Works Association (AWWA) recently named David B. LaFrance as its new executive director. He will join the staff in May. LaFrance, 46, has served as director of finance for Denver Water for the past 12 years and is a respected industry leader in the areas of utility economics and water rates.
?It?s a privilege to lead AWWA at such an important moment in the history of our association,? LaFrance said. ?I look forward to working with AWWA volunteer leaders and staff in fulfilling our mission to protect public health and to provide safe and sufficient water for all.?

LaFrance was selected by the AWWA Board of Directors after unanimous recommendations from a Transition Committee and the Executive Committee, both comprised of AWWA volunteer leaders. He succeeds Gary Zimmerman, who resigned in March 2009.