SJW Bolsters Leadership Team with New VP of Regulatory Affairs and VP of Operations
Appointments strengthen SJW’s commitment to affordable, reliable water and customer-first service
SAN JOSE, Calif. — June 10, 2026 — San Jose Water (“SJW” or “the Company”), a wholly owned subsidiary of H2O America (NASDAQ: HTO), is pleased to announce that Carmelitha Bordelon-Taylor joined the company as vice president of regulatory affairs on May 29. Additionally, Colby Sneed was named vice president of operations on May 13, 2026. These leadership appointments support SJW’s mission to deliver affordable, reliable water that puts customers first.
Carmelitha Bordelon-Taylor is a seasoned executive with more than 20 years of professional experience, including 16 years in the regulated water and wastewater industry. She brings deep expertise in regulatory affairs, finance and accounting, along with a strong track record of leadership in highly regulated environments that support affordable, reliable service for customers. Most recently, Bordelon-Taylor served as vice president of regulatory and finance at Suburban Water Systems, where she led financial reporting, regulatory filings and strategic financial oversight. She began her water utility career in 2010 at Southwest Water Company (now Nexus), Suburban’s parent company, holding roles in accounting and finance. She currently serves as president of the California Water Association’s board of directors. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Northwestern State University and is a licensed Texas CPA.
Colby Sneed is an accomplished operations leader with 22 years of experience at SJW. Over the past six months, he has served as interim vice president of operations, demonstrating strong leadership, sound judgment and a deep commitment to operational excellence. He brings extensive expertise in water operations, regulatory compliance, asset management and project management, along with a strong focus on safety, reliable service delivery and customer affordability. Sneed first joined SJW as an intern in 2000 and has held roles of increasing responsibility, including director of operations and treatment, manager of operations, and operations and control systems supervisor. He holds a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from San Jose State University and maintains California state certifications in water distribution (D5) and water treatment (T3).
“SJW customers count on us for affordable, reliable drinking water every single day, and these appointments reinforce that commitment,” said Tanya Moniz-Witten, president of SJW. “Carmelitha and Colby bring proven leadership and expertise that will help us continue delivering safe, dependable service with customers at the center of everything we do. I am confident their stewardship will strengthen our operations, regulatory leadership and long-term ability to serve our communities well.”
About San Jose Water
Founded in 1866, San Jose Water is a regulated private utility, and one of the largest and most technically sophisticated urban water systems in the United States. The company serves over one million people in the greater San Jose metropolitan area. San Jose Water is owned by H2O America, a publicly traded company listed on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the symbol HTO. H2O America also owns: Connecticut Water Company in Connecticut; Maine Water Company in Maine; and Texas Water Company in Texas. To learn more about San Jose Water, visit sjwater.com.
Contact Information
Liann Walborsky
Director of Corporate Communications, San Jose Water
408-918-7247, liann.walborsky@sjwater.com