Robert Sprowls American States Water Company CEO Rating

American States Water Company CEO Robert Sprowls Bio

Mr. Robert J. Sprowls, also known as Bob, serves as Chief Executive Officer and President at American States Utility Services Inc. Mr. Sprowls has been the Chief Executive Officer and President of American States Water Company and its subsidiary Golden State Water Company since January 2009. Mr. Sprowls serves as Chief Executive Officer and President of Chaparral City Water Company at American States Water Company. He served as an Executive Vice President of Finance at American States Water Company since January 2008 and served as its Senior Vice President of Finance from June 30, 2004 to January 1, 2008. He served as Chief Financial Officer, Corporate Secretary and Treasurer of American States Water Company from June 30, 2004 to November 1, 2008 and its Principal Accounting Officer until November 1, 2008. Mr. Sprowls served as Principal Accounting Officer, Senior Vice President of Finance, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary of Golden State Water Company and served as its Executive Vice President of Finance since January 2008 and Executive Vice President from November 2008 to January 2009. He began his career at CILCO in February of 1982 and has served in many financial positions including CILCO's Treasurer since 1998 and CILCORP's Treasurer since 1990, Vice President-strategic services for CILCO since April 1, 1995 and Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer of CILCORP since December 1995. He served as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of QST Enterprises Inc. since August 1996 and its Senior Vice President since April 1997. He served as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of CILCO since August 1998. He served as Vice President at CILCORP Inc. He served as Vice President of Central Illinois Light Company since August 1998. He was a lead of Energy Delivery Business Unit of Central Illinois Light Company from April 1999 to January 2003. He started his utility career in 1982 as an Economic Analyst with Central Illinois Light Company and later served as its Chief Financial Officer and finally, President since 2001. Mr. Sprowls serves as a Director of both CILCORP and CILCO. He serves as a Director of American States Water Company and Golden State Water Company. He has been a Director at National Association of Water Companies since October 2015. He served as a Director of Central Illinois Light Company since 1999. He serves as a member of the board of directors of Goodwill Industries of Central Illinois and the Illinois Energy Association. He is a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Management Accountant. Mr. Sprowls holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics and Business Administration from Knox College in 1979 and a Master of Business Administration from Bradley University, also in Illinois in 1980 with concentration in the areas of finance and accounting.

American States Water Company CEO Robert Sprowls At a Glance

The CEO score provides an understanding of how employees feel about the CEO’s leadership style and effectiveness at American States Water Company.

Based on 5 ratings, Robert Sprowls ranks right above Aqua America's CEO, Christopher Franklin.

Overall, the CEO score has remained stable over the last 90 days.