Central Alabama Water’s new chief executive introduced five interim leaders to the utility’s board of directors Monday.
CEO Jeffrey Thompson placed all the utility’s senior managers on paid administrative leave Nov. 20, the day he was hired. He has elevated current employees to the leadership roles at least temporarily and asked them to stand when he gave their names and titles during the meeting Monday. “They have been long-term employees,” he said.
An introduction of the interim leadership team was not on Monday’s agenda. It happened because board member Jarvis Patton Sr. asked Thompson if leaders to be hired were present and whether board members could meet them if they were. The interim leaders were seated in the second row of chairs provided for board meeting audiences. They are…