Eric Thornburg
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About Eric Thornburg
Earlier roles on record: CEO at H2o America (HTO) until July 1, 2025. H2o America reported in an 8-K filed December 15, 2025 that Eric Thornburg retired as non-executive Chair of the Board of Directors, effective January 31, 2026. H2o America reported in an 8-K filed May 20, 2025 that Eric Thornburg retired as Chief Executive Officer and President, effective July 1, 2025. The proxy statement of H2o America reports total compensation of $3,065,270 for Eric Thornburg in fiscal 2025, including a base salary of $461,572. Disclosed compensation is on record for 9 fiscal years. Eric Thornburg has spoken on 2 earnings calls across 1 company, most recently for H2o America on April 28, 2025.
“On December 9, 2025, Eric W. Thornburg, a member and the non-executive Chair of the Board of Directors (the "Board") of H2O America (the "Company"), notified the Company of his decision to retire from the Board effective as of January 31, 2026.”
“the Company appointed Mr. Walters, the Company's current Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, to the position of Chief Executive Officer upon the retirement of Eric W. Thornburg as Chief Executive Officer and President of the Company, each effective July 1, 2025.”
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Affiliation history
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Start not stated–2025-07-01
Company network
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Executive compensation
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| Fiscal year | Company | Role | Salary | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | H2o America (HTO) | Former President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board | $461,572 | $3,065,270 |
| 2024 | H2o America (HTO) | Former President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board | $909,000 | $4,047,608 |
| 2023 | H2o America (HTO) | Former President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board | $874,000 | $4,210,736 |
| 2022 | H2o America (HTO) | President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of SJW Group | $827,500 | $3,185,995 |
| 2021 | H2o America (HTO) | President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of SJW Group | $803,400 | $3,288,886 |
| 2020 | H2o America (HTO) | President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of SJW Group | $780,000 | $3,213,749 |
| 2019 | H2o America (HTO) | President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of SJW Group | $700,000 | $2,609,419 |
| 2018 | H2o America (HTO) | President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of SJW Group | $700,000 | $2,792,237 |
| 2017 | H2o America (HTO) | President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of SJW Group | $80,769 | $1,020,013 |
Recent activity
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