Core & Main Inc. (NYSE: CNM) announced changes to its board of directors effective April 1, 2026, according to a company statement.

The specialty infrastructure distributor appointed M. Susan Hardwick as a director and member of the talent and compensation committee. Hardwick served as chief executive officer of American Water Works Company Inc. from 2022 to 2025 and as its chief financial officer from 2019 to 2022.

Stephen LeClair retired from his role as executive chair and chair of the board. James Castellano, previously the lead independent director, was appointed chair of the board. James Hope was named chair of the audit committee, and Robert Buck was appointed as a member of the audit committee.

"Susan brings valuable leadership experience in the water industry to Core & Main's board, which will be instrumental as we continue to execute our growth strategy," said Mark Witkowski, chief executive officer.

LeClair served as CEO and board member from 2017, when Core & Main became an independent company, through March 2025, and as board chair since 2024.

Hardwick becomes the ninth independent director on the ten-member board. The company stated the changes are part of long-term succession planning.

Core & Main operates more than 370 locations and distributes water, wastewater, storm drainage and fire protection products to municipalities, private water companies and contractors in the United States and Canada.