The Board of Directors of Connecticut Water Service, Inc. (“CTWS” or “the company”) announced the resignation of Eric W. Thornburg as Chairman, President and CEO of the company and appointed David C. Benoit to serve as the Interim President and CEO of the company, its Connecticut operating subsidiaries and CEO of the Maine subsidiary effective immediately. Richard Knowlton will remain the President of the Company's Maine operating subsidiary, Maine Water Company. The Board also elected Carol P. Wallace to serve as Chairman of the Board of Directors of CTWS.

Wallace has served on the CTWS Board since 2003 and has been CTWS Lead Independent Director since 2013. She has an extensive business background, serving as the President and CEO of the Cooper-Atkins Corporation. Mr. Benoit has been the company's Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO).  He has more than 30 years of experience with regulated utility companies including gas and electric, and has been the CFO at CTWS for 21 years.

Mr. Benoit has been instrumental in driving the company's business strategy and ensuring the financial integrity of the organization.