Kevin Hillen named Senior Operations Manager of Northern Division

WOODRIDGE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kevin Hillen has been promoted to Senior Operations Manager of the Northern Division, effective June 15. In this role, Hillen provides leadership and oversight to the company’s Chicago Metro and South Beloit Districts, responsibilities he had assumed in an interim capacity since March 2020.

Hillen began his career with Illinois American Water in 1983 as a staff engineer. During his career with the company, he has held various roles in Engineering and Operations, including Network Operations Manager in the Peoria District, Distribution Manager in the Champaign County District, and Senior Operations Superintendent in the Chicago Metro District.

Hillen holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and is a registered Professional Engineer in Illinois.

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