The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today welcomed Ralph Yanora, who has been confirmed to serve a five-year term on the Commission

Yanora’s appointment was approved today (Oct. 23, 2019) by the Senate, by a 45-3 vote, following a unanimous recommendation on Oct. 22, 2019 by the Senate Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee. He will be sworn in tomorrow during a brief ceremony in Harrisburg.

At his confirmation hearing, Yanora emphasized that his career has been dedicated to ensuring 'safe, adequate, and continuous drinking water supply throughout our Commonwealth, which is very much a part of the Commission’s core mission.'

He also stressed the key role of consumer protection in the PUC’s work, noting, 'I served customers throughout my career, and I look forward to continuing to serve and protect the Commonwealth’s utility customers while finding the appropriate balance between the needs of these consumers with those of the regulated utilities.'

With more than 40 years of experience in the water, wastewater, natural gas, and more recently stormwater industries, Yanora is the founder and retired CEO of Pennsylvania Water Specialties Company – which provides consulting and management services for cross connection control programs, water loss programs, as well as operation and maintenance programs for water distribution companies.

Yanora is a licensed Master Plumber and a certified instructor and trainer who has been recognized by the American Society of Sanitary Engineers

He is also an associate member of Pennsylvania Rural Water Association, a statewide organization whose mission is to support its approximately 1,100 municipal members along with all water and wastewater operators throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Additionally, since 2018 Yanora has served as a Pittston Township Supervisor, a position he has resigned.

He succeeds Commissioner Norman J. Kennard, whose term expired on March 31, 2019.

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