Richard Henning is responsible for managing relationships with the media and overseeing both internal and external communications for United Water. He also provides oversight for community relations nationwide. Over the last decade, Henning has directed United Water communications programs to consumers, stockholders, the media and the public. Henning has also been responsible for multiple national marketing campaigns that have positioned United Water as the leader in the water and wastewater industry. Over the years Henning has specialized in managing crisis communications and launching water conservation programs to the public. He has spoken in national forums on both subjects.
Before joining United Water, Henning had a distinguished 10-year career in the electronics industry. He held key senior management positions with General Electric, RCA Corporation and Panasonic Company. He was also a sportswriter for The Record. His service to the community includes being elected to the Council in the Borough of Park Ridge. Henning is also Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Heroes and Cool Kids Foundation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to mentoring elementary school children and he is a member of the Board of Directors for Pascack Valley Hospital, the Foundation for Free Enterprise and the Bergen-Hudson Chapter of the American Red Cross.
Henning holds a degree in communications from Rutgers University, where he has also taught media relations as an adjunct professor. He is member of the New York State Water Wise Council and the American Water Works Association.