Hardwick Appointed to Board of Pasadena-Based Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech Inc., the Pasadena-headquartered engineering and consulting firm, announced that Susan Hardwick, former chief executive officer of American Water, has joined its board of directors.

Hardwick’s appointment took effect Dec. 29. She will serve on the Audit Committee and the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, according to the company’s press release.

Hardwick retired earlier this year as CEO of American Water, the nation’s largest regulated water and wastewater utility, where she led 6,500 employees serving 14 million people in 24 states. Before becoming CEO, she was the utility’s chief financial officer, overseeing financial strategy, investor relations, regulatory services, internal audit, risk management and capital planning.

“Susan brings exceptional financial acumen and deep leadership experience from the nation’s foremost water utility, making her an outstanding addition to our Board,” said Dan Batrack, Tetra Tech chairman and CEO. “Her insight into water utilities, long-term capital planning, and utility operations perfectly complements our focus on the water market. As we continue to expand our high-end consulting services in water globally, Susan’s strategic perspective and understanding of our clients’ needs will be invaluable.”

Hardwick also serves on the Board of New Jersey Resources Corporation, a public energy services company. She began her career in public accounting with Arthur Andersen and holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Indiana University Bloomington.

Tetra Tech employs more than 25,000 people worldwide and provides consulting and engineering services in water, environment and sustainable infrastructure. The company describes its approach as “Leading with Science®” to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, and design sustainable and resilient infrastructure. The company is headquartered in Pasadena.

Any statements made in the release that are not based on historical fact are forward-looking statements. These represent management’s best judgment as to what may occur in the future. However, actual outcomes and results are not guaranteed and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions, referred to as “Future Factors.” For a description of Future Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, see the discussion under “Risk Factors” in Tetra Tech’s Form 10-K and Form 10-Q filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.