Utility Partners of America (UPA), a leading National Utility Contractor, has appointed André Foster as its new Chief Executive Officer.

Foster brings over 25 years of leadership excellence in the utility and infrastructure-based sector. He has a strong track record of driving performance in organizations through data-driven decision-making, strategic operations, and his commitment to safety and service. His background includes executive roles at InfraSource, Irby Construction, and Quanta Services.

“We’re excited to welcome André  Foster as the new CEO of Utility Partners of America,” said System One in a company statement. “André brings 25+ years of leadership experience in the utility and infrastructure sectors, making him the ideal leader to guide UPA into its next chapter of growth and innovation. We can’t wait to see what we’ll achieve together under his leadership.”

 In a personal post on LinkedIn, Foster shared:

“I’ve stepped into the role of Chief Executive Officer at Utility Partners of America (UPA) — a company with a proud history of service and a powerful future ahead.”

Foster also emphasized his commitment to building high-performing teams and scaling services that have a meaningful impact:

“This next chapter brings together everything I’m passionate about: Building strong, mission-driven teams, driving operational excellence and safety, and scaling services that truly impact communities.”

UPA partners with utilities and energy cooperatives located throughout the United States to build, inspect, maintain and upgrade the nation’s utility infrastructure. UPA specializes in advanced and specialty metering solutions for electric, gas, and water utilities, helping partners modernize infrastructure, improve data accuracy, and deliver better outcomes for customers.

Foster notes “At UPA, we help utility partners modernize their infrastructure, improve data accuracy, and deliver greater value to their customers. There’s real momentum here — and we’re just getting started.”

Learn more about UPA and how its leadership team is making an impact in utilities and infrastructure by visiting us at utilitypartners.com