WAPA CEO Andrew Smith Resigns; Bryan Considering Karl Knight as Replacement; WAPA Confirms Resignation

Two years into his role, WAPA CEO Andrew Smith resigns amid continuing operational difficulties and fiscal distress, with Governor Albert Bryan reportedly pushing for Karl Knight as his successor

Update: The V.I. Water and Power Authority on Monday morning announced the resignation of CEO Andrew Smith, following Consortium reporting on the matter. This publication reported Sunday night that Mr. Smith had tendered his resignation to the WAPA board following two years as head of the battered utility.

In its announcement, WAPA said Mr. Smith had worked with the utility to improve WAPA's financial and operational performance. His last day at the authority will be June 30th, 2024.