Corporate Relationships

Kingston Hydro is licensed by the Ontario Energy Board to provide electricity distribution services in central Kingston. 

The assets of the corporation are maintained and operated by the employees of Utilities Kingston, along with water, wastewater and gas utilities, as well as a fibre optics provider.

This unique multi-utility model provides distinct advantages in customer service and cost-savings through economies of scope.

Corporate Organization Chart
Our corporate organization chart depicts the relations of ownership and management between Utilities Kingston and the City of Kingston.

Directors

Bryan Paterson

Bryan
Paterson

Mayor, 
City of Kingston,

Chair



Gerard Hunt

Gerard
Hunt

Chief Administrative Officer, 
City of Kingston

In Memoriam 

James Keech

James A.
Keech

President and Chief Executive Officer, Kingston Hydro



Arthur Jordan

Arthur
Jordan

Independent Director





Barbara Hanley

Barbara
Hanley

Independent Director





At the end of the year, we welcomed Lanie Hurdle, Chief Administrative Officer, City of Kingston to the
Kingston Hydro Board of Directors. Ms. Hurdle was appointed Director on December 10, 2019. 

Officers

James Keech

James A.
Keech

President and Chief Executive Officer, Kingston Hydro

Randy Murphy

Randy Murphy 

Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Corporate Secretary,
Kingston Hydro