York, Pennsylvania, August 27, 2024 – The York Water Company (NASDAQ: YORW) President and CEO, JT Hand, announced today that the Board of Directors appointed Mr. Robert F. Lambert as a new independent Director effective September 1, 2024.

Chairman of the Board, Mr. George Hodges stated “Mr. Lambert has deep roots in our community and will offer the Board of Directors a unique perspective and experience base that he has honed over the past 25 years while serving York County. I speak for my fellow Directors when I say that we look forward to having his intuition and acumen as we address governance initiatives and responsibilities in the dynamic environment in which we operate.”

President Hand stated, “The York Water Company is privileged to have an experienced Board of Directors comprised of leaders and experts who represent a variety of fields and industries, and we are pleased to add Mr. Lambert as our newest Board Member to this exemplary group. His expertise in public administration, strategic thinking, public and private governance as well as his deep commitment to service and community will both supplement and reinforce the Board’s governance foundation.”

Mr. Lambert joins the Board with more than 25 years of experience leading York County Libraries, and a lifetime of service to the York community. “I am honored to have the opportunity to serve on The York Water Company Board of Directors,” said Lambert. “The York Water Company’s long-standing commitment to providing reliable water services, its proactive approach to regulatory compliance, and its dedication to community engagement are aspects that deeply resonate with me. I have closely followed the Company’s strategic initiatives and am particularly impressed by its innovative approach to infrastructure improvement and sustainability efforts.”

Mr. Lambert received a master’s degree in library science from the University of Pittsburgh, a master’s degree in public administration from Penn State University, and a bachelor’s degree in speech communications from York College. He has also completed Executive Education at Stanford University. Mr. Lambert has served in various positions within York County Libraries and the City of York. He is an active member serving on numerous local public and not-for-profit Boards, including Traditions Bank, Capital Blue Cross, and the York Symphony Orchestra.

The York Water Company is honored to provide water and wastewater services to over 210,000 people in 56 communities and visitors in Adams, Franklin, York, and Lancaster counties.