EPCOR Utilities Inc. on Feb. 20 announced the appointment of Alan Krause to the company's board of directors.

"Mr. Krause is uniquely positioned to contribute to the continuing growth of EPCOR, and its water business in particular, in Canada and the U.S.," EPCOR Board Chair Hugh Bolton said in a news release.

Krause previously served as chairman and CEO of MWH Global until 2016 and held several key executive positions in the company including president and COO.