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Heather Rosentrater Appointed as CEO of Avista Corp, Succeeding Dennis Vermillion

PUBLIC · AVAAug 27, 2024

Position

Board of Directors

Company

Avista

Heather Rosentrater
hrosentrater@myavista.com
SpokaneEnergyOil And GasRenewable EnergyEnergy ManagementBiomass Energy

Description

Heather Rosentrater has been appointed as the CEO of Avista Corp, succeeding Dennis Vermillion effective Jan 1, 2025. She will also retain the role of president and has been appointed to the board of directors. This appointment makes her the first female CEO in the company's history.

Quick answer

Heather Rosentrater Appointed as CEO of Avista Corp, Succeeding Dennis Vermillion (August 27, 2024). Avista is based in Spokane, Washington, United States.

Who is the new Board of Directors at Avista?
Avista named Heather Rosentrater Board of Directors, announced August 27, 2024.
What did Avista announce on August 27, 2024?
Heather Rosentrater has been appointed as the CEO of Avista Corp, succeeding Dennis Vermillion effective Jan 1, 2025. She will also retain the role of president and has been appointed to the board of directors.
What does Avista do?
Avista Corp is a clean utility company providing electric service to residents across 30,000 square miles in eastern Washington, northern Idaho, and parts of Oregon.
Where is Avista based?
Avista is based in Spokane, Washington, United States.
Which similar companies made leadership changes around the same time?
Zeo Energy (August 20, 2024), Evergy Missouri West (August 26, 2024), Eversource Energy (August 22, 2024) and Guess? (August 19, 2024) also announced leadership changes within 45 days of Avista.

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Company Information

Company

Avista

Location

Spokane, Washington, United States

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Avista Corp is a clean utility company providing electric service to residents across 30,000 square miles in eastern Washington, northern Idaho, and parts of Oregon. It has a strong focus on renewable energy sources and community support.

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