Charlie Stevenson, CAFM, CTP
Vice President, Fleet @ Essential Utilities, Inc.
About
Charles Stevenson is the Vice President of Fleet for Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG), one of the largest publicly traded water, wastewater, and natural gas providers in the United States. Essential Utilities serves approximately five million customers across nine states and was recognized by NAFA in 2024 as one of the 100 Best Fleets in the Americas, earning the additional distinction of Best Commercial Fleet, a significant industry honor reflecting the company’s exceptional fleet operations. In this role, Stevenson oversees fleet operations across Essential’s nine state footprint, with responsibility for more than 2,300 vehicles and 1,100 pieces of mechanical equipment. He is a known leader in alternative fuels and fleet innovation, being nominated for Fleet Manager of the Year in 2022 and 2023 and named finalist for Fleet Executive of the Year by Automotive Fleet Magazine in 2020 and 2021. Stevenson leads a team focused on serving and advocating for internal customers’ needs, leads business enhancement efforts, drives strategic planning, and supports merger and acquisition work. He is responsible for leading safety throughout the fleet. He has automated many manual processes and excels at providing efficiencies to the organization. Professional History Stevenson joined Aqua in 1987 as a Fleet service technician. In his nearly 39 years with the company, he has held various positions of increased responsibility, including Fleet Technician Fleet Supervisor, Fleet Manager, Director Fleet and Materials Management, Vice President of Supply Chain, and now Vice President of Fleet for Essential Utilities. Education, Professional Memberships & Community Involvement Stevenson earned a bachelor’s degree in automotive technology management from Pennsylvania State University. He also earned certificates in Business Administration from Cabrini College, Supply Chain Management from Villanova University, Supply Chain Operations from Penn State and Fleet Management from Western Illinois University, among others. Additionally, he serves on the boards of the Delaware County Community College Education Foundation and the Eastern Pennsylvania Alliance for Clean Transportation. Stevenson is also an invited guest speaker at the 2026 Fleet Forward Conference and was featured in Automotive Fleet Magazine’s Fleet Manager’s Roundtable: “Tackling Tariffs, Safety, and the Next Generation of Fleet”
United States
Springfield
Utilities
Executive Leadership, Fleet Operations, Fleet Optimization, Instructional Coaching, Classroom Instruction, Operations Management, Fleet Management, Process Improvement, Purchasing, Management, Team Building, Customer Satisfaction, Logistics, Budgets, Contract Negotiation, Negotiation, Forecasting, Inventory Management, Contract Management, Customer Service
Experience

Vice President, Fleet
Springfield, Pennsylvania, United States
• Directed all facets of Fleet Services at Essential Utilities, overseeing procurement, vendor management, and shop safety standards. • Managed a diverse fleet of over 2,600 vehicles and 1,100 pieces of mechanical equipment across a 10-state footprint. • Advocated for internal customers by leading a dedicated team focused on cross-functional support and alternative fuel initiatives. • Responsible for compliance with CDL training as well as FMCA programs and work directly with Safety Management and Human Resources to effectively support these training and compliance initiatives.

Vice President Fleet and Supply Chain
Springfield , PA
Cultivates relationships with key suppliers, working to minimize costs and assure continuity of supply. Works closely with executive team and senior leaders to develop, recommend, and implement strategies to optimize cost containment and efficiencies. Supervises a team of 30, including seven leaders. Builds and motivates teams, identifying areas of strengths and weaknesses, and implementing solutions to develop more successful and productive teams. Designs plans to increase facilities maintenance operations across multiple buildings. Develops standards and works closely with teams for buy in of new standards aimed at cost containment. Worked with a third-party vendor to create an app in the ERP system that enabled employees to order materials from their tablets, improving efficiency and saving the company money. Identified annual savings target and developed strategies for achieving savings to maintain and improve profitability.

Manager Fleet and Materials Management
Bryn Mawr, PA
Managed fleet operations by procuring vehicles, submitting Request for Proposals (RFP’s), developing and enforcing policies and procedures. Orchestrated daily supply chain operations and logistics including receiving and distribution, picking put-away, vendor management, contract negotiations, inventory control and maintenance. Received related materials management systems and analytic information. Specialties: Fleet organization: fleet management, vehicle selection, request for proposals, alternative fuels, feasibility studies, personal use regulations, negligence, risk, driver behavior, reimbursement and allowance programs, policies and procedures, lifecycle cost analysis, lease versus own, remarketing, and safety. Served as Chair of Aqua's Safety Committee. Materials Management: Daily supervision of supply chain operations and logistics functions to include receiving, distribution, picking, put-away, vendor management, negotiations, point of use, inventory control and maintenance of all inventory and receiving related Materials Management systems and analytic information. Board Memberships and Affiliations: Delaware County Community College Philadelphia Clean Cities

Fleet Operations Manager
Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
• Directed operations for two full-service and two satellite garages, managing a $6M+ budget. • Oversaw a fleet of 1,150 vehicles and 400 pieces of mechanical equipment, ensuring optimal performance. • Developed and implemented fleet policies to comply with federal and environmental regulations. • Facilitated CDL training and managed procurement and disposal of 400 units annually.

Superintendent Fleet
Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
• Supervised and managed a diversified fleet, including vehicles ranging from cars to dump trucks. • Oversaw budgeting and CDL training to ensure compliance and operational efficiency. • Acquired and disposed of vehicles while monitoring vendor performance across a 13-state region.

Fleet Technician
Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
• Performed maintenance, diagnosis, and repairs on vehicles, ensuring high-quality and customer-focused service. • Conducted maintenance and repairs on aerial lift equipment, adhering to safety and reliability standards. • Followed manufacturer's guidelines to maintain optimal performance and safety of all equipment.

Instructor
Greater Philadelphia Area
• Delivered comprehensive instruction for the Pennsylvania Safety and Inspection and Emission program at Delaware County Community College. • Coordinated and developed all aspects of the program’s curriculum to enhance student learning experiences. • Engaged students through discussions, hands-on learning, and timely feedback on assignments and examinations.
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