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Ami Tarburton, NPWA Finance Director, Appointed to PLGIT Board of Trustees

Lansdale, Pa.—Oct. 22, 2024 – North Penn Water Authority (NPWA) is proud to announce that Ami Tarburton, Director of Finance & Human Resources at NPWA, has been appointed to the Board of Trustees for the Pennsylvania Local Government Investment Trust (PLGIT). PLGIT, a premier financial services organization, provides investment options for local governments, authorities, and municipal entities across Pennsylvania.

Tarburton brings over 25 years of experience in finance and accounting in both the public and private sectors and is also currently the Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of Pennsylvania.

As a member of the PLGIT Board of Trustees, Tarburton will help guide strategic decisions that benefit local government entities and strengthen community infrastructure across the Commonwealth, as well as oversee the assets of the Trust.

“Ami has been a valuable asset to North Penn Water Authority, and we know she will bring the same dedication and expertise to the PLGIT Board,” said NPWA Executive Director, Anthony Bellitto, Jr.

“We are thrilled to see Ami appointed to the PLGIT Board of Trustees,” said Doug Billheimer, Executive Director of Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Association (PMAA).  “This is a well-deserved recognition of her leadership and expertise in our industry.” PMAA is a sponsoring organization of PLGIT, and of which both NPWA and Tarburton are members.

Tarburton, when asked about the appointment, said, “I am truly grateful for the opportunity to serve on the PLGIT Board of Trustees. I look forward to contributing my skills and insights alongside my fellow trustees as we strive to create lasting value and foster growth for Pennsylvania local government stakeholders.”

The Pennsylvania Local Government Investment Trust (PLGIT) was established in 1981 and is designed to provide local governments and school districts with investment and banking services. It has grown to manage over $7 billion in public funds, assisting municipalities in meeting their financial goals while maintaining safety and liquidity.

For more information about North Penn Water Authority, visit npwa.org. For more information about the Pennsylvania Local Government Investment Trust, visit plgit.com.

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About North Penn Water Authority

Established in 1965, North Penn Water Authority (NPWA) is a municipally owned, nonprofit Authority with a dedicated, professional workforce committed to providing the community with a safe, reliable, and economical water supply.  Water supplied to their customers comes from a surface water supply that is treated at the state of the art Forest Park Water Treatment Plant (FPWTP). To provide the highest quality water, the Authority has in place a main replacement program and performs annual flushing of its more than 595 miles of water main which serves more than 36,000 customers.  NPWA also owns and maintains all fire hydrants in the service area to ensure hydrants are in working order in case of fire emergencies. NPWA employees, many of whom are NPWA customers themselves, take pride in being able to provide this service to the community. For more information, please visit www.npwa.org or call 215-855-3617.

About PLGIT: The Pennsylvania Local Government Investment Trust (PLGIT) is an investment service provider for Pennsylvania’s local governments and school districts, offering tailored investment solutions to meet their unique needs. Established in 1981, PLGIT serves over 2,500 public entities statewide, ensuring financial stability and growth through comprehensive financial services.