The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to welcome Whitney Kellett, Senior Vice President & Chief Administrative Officer at Essential Utilities, Inc. to our Board of Directors!
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“As a long-time resident of Delaware County, I am honored to serve on this board. Similar to our mission here at Essential Utilities, the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce is committed to serving and improving our local communities through investment of resources and compassion, and I am eager to help.” – Whitney Kellett
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Bio: Whitney Kellett is Senior Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer for Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE: WTRG), one of the largest publicly traded water, wastewater and natural gas providers in the U.S., serving approximately 5.5 million people across 10 states.? In this role, she is responsible for Customer Operations, Customer Assistance Programs, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Fleet, Facilities and Physical Security services at Essential Utilities.
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Kellett is a veteran business executive who specializes in strategic planning, leadership, execution and fiscal management. She has held senior technology positions in a variety of industries including financial services, global transportation, manufacturing, clinical research, commercial real estate, insurance, private equity, energy and utilities.
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Previous to this role, from 2016-2023, Kellett was the Chief Information Officer at Essential Utilities, responsible for all technology strategy, staff, systems and services.? Prior to joining Essential in 2016, Kellett was Chief Information Officer at Atlas Energy, LLC, a publicly-traded, exploration & production energy company.
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Kellett earned a B.A. in Economics from the University of Virginia and an Executive Masters of Business Administration at Villanova University, graduating with a 4.0.? In 2022, Kellett won the Philadelphia ORBIE CIO of the Year award for the large enterprise category, and in 2023, Kellett was awarded the Bartley Medallion, the highest distinction the Villanova School of Business presents to a graduating student, reflecting significant contributions made to the school community.
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Kellett is a board member of the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce and the Bryn Mawr Hospital Foundation.
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