WILLIAM D. PATTERSON

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2009-03-23 William D. Patterson Age: 54 Director Since: 2007 Director Class: Class III Expiration of Term: 2010 Mr. Patterson became the senior vice president of corporate and business development for American Water Works Company, Inc. in February 2009. 2008 Committee Membership William D. Patterson Audit: Chair Compensation: X Nominating and Corporate Governance: 2008 Director Compensation Table William D. Patterson Total: 82,776
2010-03-23 William D. Patterson Age: 55 Director Since: 2007 Director Class: Class III In February 2009, Mr. Patterson became the senior vice president of corporate and business development for American Water Works Company, Inc., the largest investor-owned U.S. water and wastewater utility company. Prior to that, Mr. Patterson served as senior vice president of Pennichuck Corporation, an investor-owned water company located in New Hampshire, from 2006 until June 2008, when he resigned from his position at Pennichuck Corporation. Mr. Patterson joined Pennichuck Corporation in 2005 as vice president and chief financial officer. From January 2003 to January 2005, he served as executive advisor to Concentric Energy Advisors, a private firm located in Marlborough, Massachusetts, providing financial advisory and consulting services for utilities. Mr. Patterson also serves as president of EnSTAR Management Corporation, a company that he founded, which provides advisory and consulting services for utilities.
2011-03-14 Mr. Patterson is an independent director and Chairman of the Audit Committee and a member of the Compensation Committee. 2010 DIRECTOR COMPENSATION TABLE shows William D. Patterson with total compensation of $76,999.
2012-03-08 William D. Patterson Age: 57 Director Since: 2007 Director Class: Class III In October 2010, Mr. Patterson rejoined EnSTAR Management Corporation, a company that he founded to provide advisory and consulting services to utilities. Prior to this, Mr. Patterson served as Senior Vice President of Corporate and Business Development for American Water Works Company, Inc., the largest investor-owned U.S. water and wastewater utility company. From 2005 through mid-2008, Mr. Patterson served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Pennichuck Corporation, an investor-owned water utility holding company. From January 2003 to January 2005, he served as an executive advisor to Concentric Energy Advisors, a private firm located in Marlborough, Massachusetts, providing financial advisory and consulting services for utilities. His experience also includes nearly 20 years of work within the investment banking industry, serving in senior positions at E.F. Hutton, Shearson Lehman and Smith Barney, where he was managing director and co-head of the corporate finance department's regulated utilities practice. Mr. Patterson earned his Masters of Business Administration degree in finance and accounting from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business, graduating with high honors. He earned his Bachelor's of Science degree in civil engineering from Princeton University, graduating summa cum laude. Mr. Patterson is a financial executive and expert with 30 years of experience primarily serving the regulated utility and energy/utility infrastructure markets. As an independent director and Chairman of the Audit Committee and a member of the Compensation Committee, Mr. Patterson brings a broad-based track record of success as a banker, investor, and advisor and has held senior management and independent director positions for both public and private companies. His service as a senior executive for various companies in the utility industry provides him with an unparalleled understanding and awareness of our markets and a valuable perspective in the review and analysis of financial statements and results.
2013-03-07 Mr. Patterson is a financial executive and expert with 30 years of experience primarily serving the regulated utility and energy/utility infrastructure markets. As an independent director and Chairman of the Audit Committee and a member of the Compensation Committee, Mr. Patterson brings a broad-based track record of success as a banker, investor and advisor and has held senior management and independent director positions for both public and private companies. His service as a senior executive for various companies in the utility industry provides him with an unparalleled understanding and awareness of our markets and a valuable perspective in the review and analysis of financial statements and results.
2014-03-10 Mr. Patterson is a financial executive and expert with 30 years of experience primarily serving the regulated utility and energy/utility infrastructure markets. As an independent director and Chairman of the Audit Committee and a member of the Compensation Committee, Mr. Patterson brings a broad-based track record of success as a banker, investor and advisor and has held senior management and independent director positions for both public and private companies.
2015-03-12 William D. Patterson Age: 60 Director Since: 2007 Director Class: Class III Expiration of Term: 2016 Mr. Patterson is Chair of the Audit Committee and member of the Compensation Committee. The Board determined that Mr. Patterson is independent. Committee Membership: Audit (Chair), Compensation. 2014 Director Compensation: $149,998.
2016-03-23 Mr. Patterson serves as the chair of the Audit Committee, serves on the Compensation Committee and has a 100% attendance record for all 2015 Board and committee meetings on which he serves.
2017-03-10 William D. Patterson Retired water utility executive Age 62 Independent Class III Director Committees: Audit (Chair), Compensation 2016 Director Compensation Table: $162,984 total compensation
2018-03-08 William D. Patterson is a retired water utility executive. He is Chairman of the Audit Committee. Age 63, Director since 2007. 2017 Director Compensation Table shows total compensation of $177,473.
2019-03-07 William D. Patterson Age: 64 Director Since: 2007 Independent: Yes Nominated for Class: III Committee Membership: Audit o Compensation x NCG o Meeting Attendance: 93% Other Public Directorships: 0 Mr. Patterson is a retired water utility executive... 2018 Director Compensation Table: Fees Received in Cash or Stock ($) 60,000, Stock Awards ($) 74,981, Total ($) 134,981.
2021-03-04 Mr. Patterson is a retired water utility executive who is currently engaged in not-for-profit and philanthropic activities. From 2010 through 2016, Mr. Patterson provided advisory and consulting services to utilities through EnSTAR Management Corporation, a company that he founded. In 2010, Mr. Patterson retired from American Water Works Company Inc. (“American Water Works”), the largest investor-owned U.S. water and wastewater utility company. From 2009 until his retirement in 2010, Mr. Patterson served as Senior Vice President of Corporate and Business Development for American Water Works. From 2005 to 2008, Mr. Patterson served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Pennichuck Corporation, an investor-owned water utility holding company. From 2003 to 2005, he served as an executive advisor to Concentric Energy Advisors, a private firm located in Marlborough, Massachusetts, providing financial advisory and consulting services for utilities. His experience also includes nearly 20 years of work within the investment banking industry, serving in senior positions at E.F. Hutton, Shearson Lehman and Smith Barney, where he was managing director and co-head of the corporate finance department’s regulated utilities practice. Mr. Patterson earned his Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from Princeton University, graduating summa cum laude. He earned his Master of Business Administration degree in finance and accounting from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Qualifications, Experience, Key Attributes and Skills: Mr. Patterson is a financial executive and expert with 30 years of experience primarily serving the regulated utility and energy/utility infrastructure markets. Mr. Patterson brings a broad-based track record of success as a banker, investor and advisor and has held senior management and independent director positions for both public and private companies. His service as a senior executive for various companies in the utility industry provides him with an unparalleled understanding and awareness of our markets and a valuable perspective that make Mr. Patterson highly qualified to serve as Chair of the Compensation Committee.
2022-03-02 Mr. Patterson is a retired water utility executive. Committee Membership: Audit ☐ Compensation (Chair) ☒ NESG ☐. Director Compensation Table: William D. Patterson - Total: $167,470.
2023-03-06 Mr. Patterson is a retired water utility executive who is currently engaged in not-for-profit and philanthropic activities. From 2010 through 2016, Mr. Patterson provided advisory and consulting services to utilities through EnSTAR Management Corporation, a company that he founded. In 2010, Mr. Patterson retired from American Water Works Company Inc. (“American Water Works”), the largest investor-owned U.S. water and wastewater utility company. From 2009 until his retirement in 2010, Mr. Patterson served as Senior Vice President of Corporate and Business Development for American Water Works. From 2005 to 2008, Mr. Patterson served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Pennichuck Corporation, an investor-owned water utility holding company. From 2003 to 2005, he served as an executive advisor to Concentric Energy Advisors, a private firm located in Marlborough, Massachusetts, providing financial advisory and consulting services for utilities. His experience also includes nearly 20 years of work within the investment banking industry, serving in senior positions at E.F. Hutton, Shearson Lehman and Smith Barney, where he was managing director and co-head of the corporate finance department’s regulated utilities practice. Mr. Patterson earned his Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from Princeton University, graduating summa cum laude. He earned his Master of Business Administration degree in finance and accounting from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Qualifications, Experience, Key Attributes and Skills: Mr. Patterson is a financial executive and expert with 30 years of experience primarily serving the regulated utility and energy/utility infrastructure markets. Mr. Patterson brings a broad-based track record of success as a banker, investor and advisor and has held senior management and independent director positions for both public and private companies. His service as a senior executive for various companies in the utility industry provides him with an unparalleled understanding and awareness of our markets and a valuable perspective that make Mr. Patterson highly qualified to serve as Chair of the Compensation Committee. Director Compensation Table: William D. Patterson 94,375 cash + 109,952 stock = 204,327 total compensation.
2024-03-06 Mr. Patterson is a retired water utility executive who is currently engaged in not-for-profit and philanthropic activities. From 2010 through 2016, Mr. Patterson provided advisory and consulting services to utilities through EnSTAR Management Corporation, a company that he founded. In 2010, Mr. Patterson retired from American Water Works Company Inc. (“American Water Works”), the largest investor-owned U.S. water and wastewater utility company. From 2009 until his retirement in 2010, Mr. Patterson served as Senior Vice President of Corporate and Business Development for American Water Works. From 2005 to 2008, Mr. Patterson served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Pennichuck Corporation, an investor-owned water utility holding company. From 2003 to 2005, he served as an executive advisor to Concentric Energy Advisors, a private firm located in Marlborough, Massachusetts, providing financial advisory and consulting services for utilities. His experience also includes nearly 20 years of work within the investment banking industry, serving in senior positions at E.F. Hutton, Shearson Lehman and Smith Barney, where he was managing director and co-head of the corporate finance department’s regulated utilities practice. Mr. Patterson earned his Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from Princeton University, graduating summa cum laude. He earned his Master of Business Administration degree in finance and accounting from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Qualifications, Experience, Key Attributes and Skills: Mr. Patterson is a financial executive and expert with 30 years of experience primarily serving the regulated utility and energy/utility infrastructure markets. Mr. Patterson brings a broad-based track record of success as a banker, investor and advisor and has held senior management and independent director positions for both public and private companies. His service as a senior executive for various companies in the utility industry provides him with an understanding and awareness of our markets and a valuable perspective that make Mr. Patterson highly qualified to serve as Chair of the Compensation Committee. Director Compensation Table: William D. Patterson: $95,000 cash fees (including $15,000 for Chair of Compensation Committee) and $109,879 stock awards, total $204,879.
2025-03-05 Mr. Patterson earned his Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from Princeton University, graduating summa cum laude. He earned his Master of Business Administration degree in finance and accounting from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

Data sourced from SEC filings. Last updated: 2025-10-12