C. Lee Gordon was sworn in by Mayor Robert C. Willey as a new commissioner of the Easton Utilities Commission on April 13. “Lee’s legal expertise combined with her knowledge of the community we serve will be a valuable asset to our strong commission,” says Hugh E. Grunden, President and CEO of Easton Utilities.
Lee is a Partner at Parker Counts law firm and focuses her practice on the areas of estate planning, estate administration and guardianships. She also assists clients with real estate and business transitions. Lee obtained her undergraduate degree in Politics from Washington & Lee University’s Williams School of Commerce and graduated from the University of Baltimore School of Law with honors. She has been named to What’s Up Eastern Shore’s list of Leading Lawyers for 2014, 2015, 2020 and 2021.
“I am honored to serve Easton Utilities in this capacity as we focus on maintaining critical infrastructure, meeting renewable energy goals, and ensuring affordability for our customers,” says Gordon.
L to R: Hugh Grunden, Lee Gordon, Mayor Willey and Buck Duncan
Collectively, the commissioners are charged with governance responsibilities for the organization. Gordon replaces Rodanthe Hanrahan who served as a commissioner for just under eight years. “We thank Rodanthe for her unwavering support and strategic guidance over the years,” adds Grunden.
Gordon currently serves on the Board of Trustees for Talbot Hospice Foundation, Inc., is a member of the Talbot County Advisory Board for Mid-Shore Community Foundation, and is Secretary for Eastern Shore Title Company, Inc. She has also served as the President of the Board for Christ Church Day School, Treasurer for the Baker-King Fund, and on the Board of Trustees for The Country School. Gordon is originally from Baltimore, Maryland and has lived in Easton for 16 years.
Easton Utilities is a community-owned, not-for-profit utility and telecommunications company operating the Electric, Natural Gas, Water, Wastewater, Cable Television, and Internet services for the Town of Easton and portions of the surrounding area. Please visit www.eastonutilities.com or call 410-822-6110 to learn more.
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