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Avista Announces New Vice President Appointments

  • Avista announced leadership changes effective Oct. 1, 2026, as part of a succession strategy to enhance execution & support growth.
  • Alicia Gibbs was appointed Vice President, Growth, Innovation & Strategy to lead long-range planning & innovation efforts.
  • Patrick Ehrbar was appointed Vice President, Regulatory Affairs to continue leading regulatory affairs, rates, tariffs, & demand-side management.
  • The promotions align with the retirement of Senior Vice President Jason Thackston at the end of 2026.
  • Avista serves 429,000 electric customers & 386,000 natural gas customers across 34,000 square miles in eastern Washington, northern Idaho, & parts of Oregon.
  • Avista stock trades on the NYSE under the ticker symbol AVA.
  • CEO Heather Rosentrater highlighted Gibbs' cross-business experience & Ehrbar's regulatory expertise as key assets for the company's long-term strategy.