American Water Announces Leadership Changes in Missouri and Illinois
American Water announced leadership changes across its Missouri and Illinois subsidiaries, with Rich Svindland stepping down as president of Missouri American Water effective October 23, 2026. Rebecca Losli, currently leading Illinois American Water, will take over the Missouri subsidiary, while Brian Eisenloeffel steps up to head Illinois operations.
Rich Svindland Leaves American Water
Rich Svindland is leaving his post to pursue a new professional opportunity. During his tenure with the utility, Svindland served in key leadership roles, including president of both Missouri American Water and California American Water. American Water confirmed the effective date of his departure is October 23, 2026.
Rebecca Losli takes over leadership in Missouri after serving as president of Illinois American Water since 2022. Losli originally joined the corporate structure in 2021 as director of engineering for Missouri American Water before expanding her oversight into business development. Her professional background also includes stints as program manager of program planning for the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District and founding Losli Engineering, LLC.
Brian Eisenloeffel Becomes President of Illinois American Water
Brian Eisenloeffel moves into the presidency of Illinois American Water after holding the position of vice president of operations for the state subsidiary since 2024. Eisenloeffel brings more than twenty years of internal experience to the executive office. He started his career with Missouri American Water back in 2002 as an engineer, eventually rising through various operational tracks to serve as senior director of operations in St. Louis County.
Cheryl Norton, executive vice president and chief operating officer of American Water, stated that both incoming executives possess complementary strengths suited for their respective regional duties. Norton pointed to Losli’s prior familiarity with Missouri alongside her engineering and business development background as key assets for her return to the state subsidiary. Regarding Eisenloeffel, Norton cited his operational expertise and established relationships across Illinois.
American Water Serves 14 Million People Across 14 States
Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, American Water operates as the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. The corporation is celebrating its 140th anniversary in 2026, tracing its corporate history back to 1886. The company currently provides drinking water and wastewater services to approximately 14 million people through regulated operations spanning 14 states and 19 military installations, supported by a workforce of roughly 7,000 professionals.