SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- California Water Service Group (NYSE: CWT) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Martin (Marty) Kropelnicki has joined a diverse team of top California CEOs to form the CalCEO Council, an advisory group created to help strengthen the state's economy.

Established by the California Foundation for Commerce & Education, which is affiliated with the California Chamber of Commerce, CalCEO brings together 22 experienced business leaders from top companies across the state to collaborate and offer solutions, best practices, and public policy proposals designed to address various economic concerns and improve affordability for communities. CalCEO is meant to create a bridge between private industries and the government in advancing these goals.

"Working with other chief executives to help address some of our state's most important economic issues aligns perfectly with our company's purpose to enhance the quality of life in the communities we serve," said Kropelnicki. "I am pleased to have the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and make a difference for Californians with this esteemed group of leaders."

About California Water Service Group

California Water Service Group is the largest regulated water utility in the western United States. It provides high-quality, reliable water and/or wastewater services to more than 2.1 million people in California, Hawaii, New Mexico, Washington, and Texas through its regulated subsidiaries, California Water Service, Hawaii Water Service, New Mexico Water Service, and Washington Water Service, and its utility holding company, Texas Water Service. This year, the company commemorates a century of service.

Group's purpose is to enhance the quality of life for customers, communities, employees, and stockholders. To do so, it invests responsibly in water and wastewater infrastructure, sustainability initiatives, and community well-being. The company's nearly 1,300 employees live by a set of strong core values and share a commitment to protecting the planet, caring for people, and operating with the utmost integrity. The company has been named one of "America's Most Responsible Companies" and the "World's Most Trustworthy Companies" by Newsweek, a USA Top Workplace, and a Great Place to Work$(R)$ . More information is available at www.calwatergroup.com.

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February 03, 2026 16:15 ET (21:15 GMT)