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Interview with the CEO: Aqua America, Inc. (NYSE:WTR)

Christopher H. Franklin
Christopher H. Franklin is Chief Executive Officer of Aqua America, Inc. Mr. Franklin was previously President and Chief Operating Officer, regulated operations. A 20-plus-year veteran of the company, Mr. Franklin has held executive roles in public affairs, customer operations and as Regional President of the company's Southern and Midwestern operations, where he managed eight states. While holding that post, Mr. Franklin significantly increased the performance and earnings of these diverse state operations, while simultaneously serving as Senior Vice President of the company's corporate and public affairs, where he was also responsible for the company's federal, state and municipal legislative affairs, investor relations and communications. Since joining Aqua America, Inc. in December 1992 as Director, corporate and public affairs, Mr. Franklin headed several successful projects, including advocacy for the passage of legislation designed to provide customers of state-regulated water and wastewater utilities with improved water quality and better water and wastewater systems while allowing a fair and reasonable return for shareholders. Mr. Franklin also attained national print and broadcast media coverage for the company, changed the name and rebranded the company and its subsidiaries, and expanded its investor relations outreach to increase analyst coverage of the company. Before joining Aqua America, Inc., Mr. Franklin worked at PECO Energy Company, where he was Regional, Civic and Economic Development Officer, responsible for the review, recommendation and promotion of economic development initiatives in the Philadelphia region. Mr. Franklin earned his B.S. from West Chester University and his MBA from Villanova University. Profile
TWST: Can you provide a brief overview of Aqua America and describe its business model?

Mr. Franklin: Aqua America is largely a water and wastewater utility. This

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