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New Braunfels Utilities Introduces New Board of Trustees Member Stuart Blythin 

NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas (Dec. 18, 2024) – Stuart Blythin has been appointed to the New Braunfels Utilities (NBU) Board of Trustees, filling the seat previously held by John Harrell.

Bythin brings over two decades of dedicated local involvement and professional expertise to the Board. His commitment to the community is evident through his current roles as a board member for Communities in Schools and a trustee for the McKenna Foundation. He also previously served on NBU’s Rate Advisory Committee and Community Advisory Panel, where he contributed valuable insights to ensure customer needs and concerns were at the forefront of NBU’s decision-making processes.

The NBU Board of Trustees members are appointed by the New Braunfels City Council to serve five-year terms and together, they work to approve all bond issuances and rate changes for electric, water, and wastewater in the NBU service territory. The NBU Board of Trustees exercises complete control and authority for electric, water, and wastewater services and determines the NBU policy and direction. Additionally, the Board maintains a complete system of accounts, budgetary controls, and financial policy.

“On behalf of NBU’s Board of Trustees, I’m proud to welcome Stuart as our newest board member,” said Wayne Peters, NBU Board President. “Stuart previously served on both our Rate Advisory Committee and our Community Advisory Panel. His vision and passion for our community, along with his dedication to ensuring NBU remains a cornerstone of growth and sustainability, will serve New Braunfels well.”

With Blythin’s appointment, NBU reinforces its commitment to leadership that prioritizes community-focused decisions, ensuring the utility continues to adapt and meet the needs of its customers today and in the future.

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About New Braunfels Utilities:

New Braunfels Utilities (NBU) is a nonprofit, community-owned provider of electric, water and wastewater services. NBU strives to be a trusted community partner with a mission of providing resilient essential services to over 60,000 customers. Utility revenues are continually invested back into the very systems that provide electricity and water to our customers’ homes and businesses. Additionally, New Braunfels Utilities makes an annual transfer to the City of New Braunfels, which in turn helps to pay for services such as fire, police and city parks. NBU is governed by a Board of Trustees comprised of the mayor and four appointed residents. Visit nbutexas.com to learn more about our services and follow NBU on Facebook at facebook.com/newbraunfelsutilities, on X at @nbutexas or on Instagram at @nbutexas.