Artesian Resources Reorganized Senior Management Team
The Newark-based company appointed four executives to new leadership roles to improve operational coordination.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in People
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Artesian Resources Corporation has completed a management restructuring aimed at enhancing its leadership in technology, administration, water operations, and engineering. The changes reorganize responsibilities to better support infrastructure investment and system reliability.
Why it matters
The company adjusted these roles to improve coordination among key departments responsible for infrastructure, regulatory compliance, and operational security. This move is designed to strengthen overall system reliability across the organization.
The leadership team includes appointees with significant industry backgrounds, including 35 years of engineering experience and 9 years of prior sector work. The restructuring shifts specific oversight of cybersecurity and workforce safety to these newly assigned roles.
The players
Raymond T. Kelly
He is the chief information officer who has served the company since 2013.
Pierre A. Anderson
He serves as the chief administrative officer and has been with the company since 2006.
Deirdre S. Smith
She is the vice president of operations and planning who brings 35 years of relevant industry experience.
Daniel W. Konstanski
He is the vice president and chief engineer who has been part of the leadership team since 2014.
The details
Raymond T. Kelly now oversees information technology and cybersecurity, while Pierre A. Anderson manages workforce management, safety, security, and facilities. Deirdre S. Smith and Daniel W. Konstanski have also transitioned into new leadership positions to support engineering and water operations.
Timeline
Pierre A. Anderson joined the company in 2006.
Raymond T. Kelly began his tenure at Artesian in 2013.
Daniel W. Konstanski joined the organization in 2014.
Deirdre S. Smith joined the company in 2025.
Market Landscape
This reorganization follows the corporate utility industry shift toward integrated infrastructure asset management by realigning internal departments. The move positions the company to better compete on system reliability and long-term infrastructure investment compared to regional peers.
These internal changes are focused on back-office operations and system reliability rather than direct customer-facing services. Residents should not expect changes to their water service, billing cycles, or customer support procedures as a result of this administrative transition.
The takeaway
Companies frequently refine their management structures to address evolving cybersecurity and infrastructure requirements. Stakeholders should note that such changes are often intended to stabilize long-term operations rather than signal immediate changes for the general public.
Further reading
For more information on local leadership changes, visit the Newark People section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by MyChesCo.
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