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Aquarion President Donald J. Morrissey to Retire; Lucy A. Teixeira Named President

Bridgeport, CONN. July 26, 2024 – Aquarion Water Company and parent company Eversource Energy today announced that Donald J. (Don) Morrissey will retire as President on December 31, 2024, and that current Vice President of Customer & Administrative Services Lucy Teixeira will succeed him as President effective January 1, 2025.

President of Aquarion for the last five years, Morrissey’s retirement caps a distinguished three-decade career with the company focused on serving customers – exemplified by superior customer service satisfaction ratings and the reliable delivery of a quality product. Under his leadership, Aquarion successfully increased its customer base, completed the company’s two largest transactions since 2002, as well as the first privatization of a wastewater system in New England – which was also the first in Aquarion’s nearly 170-year history. A well-respected business and industry leader, he also serves as a board member for the National Association of Water Companies and the Bridgeport Regional Business Council. 

“Don’s commitment to excellence and leadership have delivered a consistent track record of strong performance for customers,” said Eversource Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer Joe Nolan. “His customer-focused strategies have delivered results for the communities that Aquarion serves and have strongly positioned the company for future success.”

“It has been an honor to work with and learn from an incredibly dedicated group of employees,” said Morrissey. “Together, we have provided our customers with a quality product while achieving Aquarion’s mission to be the service provider and employer of choice with a strong commitment to the communities we serve. Aquarion, its customers and employees will be in great hands with Lucy Teixeira at the helm, who is uniquely qualified to build on our strong track record of success.”

Lucy Teixeira has been the Vice President of Customer & Administrative Services at Aquarion since 2012. Throughout her 34-year career with the company, Teixeira has developed extensive leadership experience across multiple functions, including human resources, customer service, information technology, corporate communications.

She earned an advanced management degree from Wharton School of Business, as well as a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Fairfield University. She currently serves as the Vice Chair of the Fairfield Region Board of Hartford HealthCare, past Chair of the Credentialing Committee for Fairfield Region Board of Hartford HealthCare, and past Chairman of the Board of the United Way of Eastern Fairfield County.

“Lucy’s extensive knowledge of our industry, breadth of responsibilities and expertise across the organization, and strong leadership, make her the ideal person to assume the top role at Aquarion going forward,” added Nolan.

“It is the highlight of my career and a great honor to be entrusted with the leadership of Aquarion Water Company, whose outstanding management team and dedicated employees are committed to delivering high-quality water and service to our customers,” said Teixeira. “I look forward to continuing to promote our company as a strong steward of the environment and developing strong working relationships with our customers, employees and other key stakeholders while engaging with our communities. “

Teixeira lives in Trumbull, CT with her husband Fred. She has three children.

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