Background
Sprowls, Robert Joseph was born on August 30, 1957 in Kewanee, Illinois, United States.
Sprowls, Robert Joseph was born on August 30, 1957 in Kewanee, Illinois, United States.
Bachelor in Economics and Business Administration, Knox College, 1979. Master of Business Administration, Bradley University, 1980.
Supervisor budgeting and forecasting Central Illinois Light Company, Peoria, 1986-1988, treasurer, 1988-1990, vice president, 1995. Vice president, Chief Financial Officer Central Illinois Light company, 1998. Treasurer CILCorp Inc., 1990-1995, assistant to Chief Executive Officer, 1995-1996.
Senior vice president, Chief Financial Officer QST Enterprises Inc., 1996—1998. President, Chief Executive Officer American States Water Company, since 2009. Board directors ESE Land Corporation, Peoria, CILCorp Investment Management Inc.
Board directors Goodwill Industries Central Illinois Inc., Peoria, since 1988, chairman, 1992-1993. Member campaign cabinet Heart of Illinois United Way, 1995, 96. Member American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Institute Management Accountants.
Married Mary Alice Rieker, June 27, 1981. Children: Erica, Jennifer, Gregory, Jeffrey.