1972

Kent Morton

• 4^TH GENERATION

Kent Morton knows water. He is a 4th generation owner in the water and sewer business. Kent’s dad, E.J. “Mort” Morton, started his business in 1958. Being the oldest of 8 children, Kent spent many weekends and summers helping his dad in the business. After graduating from college in 1970 and marrying his wife Chris in 1972, Kent joined the family business and has been involved in all aspects of the water business since then. He is a two-time past President of the Iowa Well Water Association. He has also served on the Board of Directors for the Iowa Onsite Waste Water Association. On November 1, 1999, Mort’s Water Company in Latimer was established as a full water and sewer system service provider, employing 18 people.