California Water Service Group announced that Chairman Peter C. Nelson will retire in May 2023, in accordance with the age limit set forth in the company's by-laws. In 1996, Nelson joined the Board of Directors and became the company's President & Chief Executive Officer, a position he held for 17 years. He assumed the role of Board Chair in 2013.

Group has selected Kropelnicki to assume the role of Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer when Nelson retires. He has served as President & Chief Executive Officer of Group, and as a Director, since 2013. When he assumes the role as Chairman, he will lead a Board comprised of nine independent directors, with Ms. Bayer continuing to act as Lead Independent Director.