Avista Announces New Executive Appointments
Avista (NYSE: AVA) has announced key leadership changes effective October 1, 2025, as part of its planned succession strategy. Jason Thackston, current Senior VP and Chief Strategy Officer, will expand his role to Senior VP of Growth, Energy Policy, and External Relations. Wayne Manuel, current VP and CIO/CSO, has been promoted to Senior VP of Operations and Technology, reporting directly to CEO Heather Rosentrater. Alexis Alexander, currently Director of Applications, will be promoted to VP, CIO/CSO, reporting to Manuel.
The company serves 423,000 electric customers and 383,000 natural gas customers across a 30,000 square mile territory in eastern Washington, northern Idaho, and parts of Oregon, plus 18,000 electric customers in Juneau, Alaska through its subsidiary.
[ "Strategic restructuring aims to enhance operational capabilities and growth initiatives", "Internal promotion demonstrates strong succession planning and talent development", "Expanded leadership roles indicate focus on technology and security integration", "Appointment of experienced leaders with diverse backgrounds in key operational areas" ]Avista (NYSE: AVA) ha annunciato importanti cambiamenti nella leadership, efficaci dal 1潞 ottobre 2025, nell'ambito della sua strategia di successione programmata. Jason Thackston, attuale vicepresidente senior e Chief Strategy Officer, amplier脿 il suo incarico diventando vicepresidente senior per la crescita, le politiche energetiche e le relazioni esterne. Wayne Manuel, attuale vicepresidente e CIO/CSO, 猫 stato promosso a vicepresidente senior per le operazioni e la tecnologia, con riporto diretto all'amministratore delegato Heather Rosentrater. Alexis Alexander, attualmente direttore delle applicazioni, sar脿 promossa a vicepresidente, CIO/CSO, riferendo a Manuel.
L'azienda serve 423.000 clienti elettrici e 383.000 clienti di gas naturale su un territorio di 30.000 miglia quadrate nel Washington orientale, nel nord Idaho e in alcune zone dell'Oregon, oltre a 18.000 clienti elettrici a Juneau, Alaska, tramite la sua controllata.
- Ristrutturazione strategica volta a potenziare capacit脿 operative e iniziative di crescita
- Promozioni interne che dimostrano una solida pianificazione della successione e lo sviluppo dei talenti
- Ruoli di leadership ampliati indicano un focus sull'integrazione di tecnologia e sicurezza
- Nomina di dirigenti con esperienze diversificate in aree operative chiave
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Management Changes Focused on Enhancing Strategic Execution and Effective Operations
SPOKANE, Wash., Aug. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avista (NYSE: AVA) today announced a few changes to its leadership team, effective Oct. 1, 2025, as part of a planned succession strategy designed to enhance the company鈥檚 operational capabilities, strategic vision and promote future growth.
Jason Thackston, currently Senior Vice President of Energy Policy and Chief Strategy Officer will take on expanded responsibilities. To reflect the change in focus his new title will be Senior Vice President of Growth, Energy Policy, and External Relations. In this broader role, Jason will not only oversee energy policy and external relations but will also drive company-wide growth initiatives.
Wayne Manuel, currently Vice President, Chief Information Officer and Chief Security Officer, has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Operations and Technology. In this expanded role, Manuel will report directly to President and CEO Heather Rosentrater and will oversee energy delivery operations and technology initiatives.
Manuel joined Avista in 2023, with an extensive background across various organizations in Information Technology, Strategy, Human Resources, Marketing, Clinical (P&L) Operations, Research, Process Improvement, Project Management, and Change Management.
Alexis Alexander, currently Director of Applications, will succeed Manuel as the Vice President, Chief Information Officer/Chief Security Officer, reporting to Manuel.听 Alexander will lead Avista鈥檚 information systems and cybersecurity strategy, ensuring continued innovation and resilience across the company鈥檚 digital infrastructure.
Alexander聽started with the company in 2007 as a Demand Side Management Student Engineer. He has held many leadership roles in his time with the company, eventually serving as Director of Generation Production and Substation Support, where he led teams responsible for reliable power generation and delivery across the service territory. In 2023, he made a transition over to technology leadership as the Director of IT Infrastructure. Most recently, he was named Director of Applications for Energy Delivery, Energy Resources, Customer Solutions, and Business Enablement.
"I am pleased to promote Wayne Manuel and Alexis Alexander into these key leadership roles,鈥� said Avista President and CEO Heather Rosentrater.
鈥淲ayne's extensive experience has been invaluable to our team. His dedication to enhancing our company's security and information systems has been of significant value to Avista.鈥�
鈥淎lexis Alexander has shown exceptional skill in managing high-impact projects. His coordination and proactive approach to resource planning have been instrumental in our success. Alexis's ability to lead and inspire his team is evident in his consistent performance and commitment to excellence.鈥�
鈥淭hese appointments reflect Avista鈥檚 commitment to strong leadership, operational excellence and long-term strategic growth. I am confident that their continued leadership will help move our organization forward," Rosentrater added.
About Avista Corp.
Avista Corp. is an energy company involved in the production, transmission and distribution of energy as well as other energy-related businesses. is our operating division that provides electric service to 423,000 customers and natural gas to 383,000 customers. Our service territory covers 30,000 square miles in eastern Washington, northern Idaho and parts of southern and eastern Oregon, with a population of 1.7 million. AERC is an Avista subsidiary that, through its subsidiary AEL&P, provides retail electric service to 18,000 customers in the city and borough of Juneau, Alaska. Our stock is traded under the ticker symbol 鈥淎VA鈥�. For more information about Avista, please visit .听
This news release contains forward-looking statements regarding the company鈥檚 current expectations. Forward-looking statements are all statements other than historical facts. Such statements speak only as of the date of the news release and are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the company鈥檚 control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from the expectations. These risks and uncertainties include, in addition to those discussed herein, all of the factors discussed in the company鈥檚 and the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended Mar. 31, 2025, and its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2024.听聽
Avista Corp. and the Avista Corp. logo are trademarks of Avista Corporation.听聽
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