BOISE, Idaho, Sept. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- IDACORP, Inc.
(NYSE:IDA): The Board of Directors of Idaho Power Company (Idaho
Power), the wholly-owned electric utility subsidiary of IDACORP,
Inc., has approved a number of changes to Idaho Power's
executive team, including promoting Lisa A.
Grow to President of Idaho Power, effective Oct. 1. Grow will continue to report to
Darrel T. Anderson, who will remain
Chief Executive Officer of Idaho Power and President and Chief
Executive Officer of IDACORP, Inc.
"Lisa brings a tremendous level of leadership to this role and
has a deep passion for our company. Her vast industry experience
has been key during a time of unprecedented operational and
financial success for Idaho Power and IDACORP," Anderson said.
"Lisa's impact goes beyond our company, though. She serves on
several boards for outside organizations, demonstrating her
commitment to the communities we serve."
Grow, a 32-year Idaho Power veteran, held
several engineering positions within the company before
moving into management. She was appointed Vice President of
Delivery Engineering and Operations of Idaho Power in 2005, and
became Vice President of Power Supply in 2009. In 2017, she
was named the company's Senior Vice President and Chief Operating
Officer, where she contributed significantly to the operational and
financial management of Idaho Power. Grow received her Bachelor of
Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Idaho and holds a Master of Business
Administration degree from Boise State
University.
"Developing and promoting an experienced leadership team is part
of our long-term strategy to ensure our company is well positioned
for a strong future," Anderson said. "Lisa's appointment, and all
of the promotions approved by the Board, show our commitment to
promoting employees from within company ranks."
The Board of Directors also named Adam
J. Richins Senior Vice President and Chief Operating
Officer, effective Oct. 1. Richins
joined the company in 2011 as Senior Counsel in the legal
department. He was named General Manager of Customer Operations
Engineering and Construction in 2014 and has served as Vice
President of Customer Operations and Business Development since
2017. Richins has extensive experience in project management,
change management, operations and litigation. Before joining Idaho
Power, he worked as an engineer and project manager on large
construction projects and as an attorney at Stoel Rives, LLP in
Boise, Idaho.
Additionally, Vern Porter, Vice
President of Transmission and Distribution Engineering and
Construction and Chief Safety Officer, announced his retirement
effective Jan. 1, 2020. Porter held
several positions during his 30-year career with the company,
including Vice President of Customer Operations, Vice President of
Delivery Engineering and Construction, and General Manager of Power
Production.
"These changes are reflections of the remarkable careers Lisa,
Adam, and Vern have had at Idaho Power," said Anderson. "I am
confident Lisa and Adam, who bring great value as skilled and
exceptional leaders, will continue to help our company excel. I
also extend a sincere thank you to Vern for his years of
exceptional service, and his unwavering commitment to safety."
The Board of Directors also named four new Idaho Power vice
presidents, effective Oct. 1:
- Ryan N. Adelman, Vice
President, Transmission & Distribution Engineering and
Construction
Adelman will oversee all aspects of designing and constructing
Idaho Power's vast transmission and distribution systems. He
started with Idaho Power in 2004 and has held numerous leadership
positions. Adelman was the project manager for Idaho Power's
Langley Gulch Power Plant, commissioned in 2012. Most recently,
Adelman served as the Regional Manager for Idaho Power's southeast
region, based in Twin Falls.
Before coming to Idaho Power, Adelman worked as a licensed civil
engineer in the state of Idaho. He
has held leadership positions with the Southern Idaho Section of
the American Society of Civil Engineers.
- Sarah E. Griffin, Vice
President, Human Resources
Griffin will oversee all aspects of Human Resources, including
compensation, benefits, employee relations, diversity, talent and
organizational development, employee engagement, and succession
planning. She joined the company in 2007 as an HR professional,
becoming HR Manager in 2012 and HR Director in 2015. Prior to Idaho
Power, Griffin worked in various human resources roles at
companies, including Boise Cascade and Delta Dental of Idaho. In February
2017, Idaho Governor
Butch Otter appointed Griffin to the
Idaho Personnel Commission. She also serves on various councils
promoting workforce development and a diverse talent pipeline in
Idaho.
- Bo Hanchey, Vice
President, Customer Operations and Chief Safety
Officer
Hanchey will oversee teams dedicated to customer
satisfaction as well as operational construction and maintenance at
Idaho Power. He will also be responsible for leading one of the
most important aspects of Idaho Power—our commitment to safety for
the employees and communities the company serves. Throughout his 22
years with Idaho Power, Hanchey has gained extensive experience,
including serving as a materials handler, apprentice lineman,
lineman, foreman, field services leader, area manager, regional
operations manager, regional manager and customer service senior
manager.
- Debra Leithauser, Vice
President, Corporate Services and Communications
Leithauser
will oversee supply chain, corporate real estate and facilities in
her new role, as well as retain oversight of corporate
communications. Leithauser started her career at Idaho Power as
Director of Corporate Communications in 2017. Before joining Idaho
Power, Leithauser was President and Publisher of the Idaho
Statesman, overseeing all news, advertising, distribution,
production, and financial matters. She was previously president of
two other media companies after working as a journalist for almost
a decade at The Washington Post.
"These executive changes situate us well for the future, from
both an organizational and leadership perspective," Anderson said.
"These talented individuals will help keep our company well
positioned to continue to grow amid a changing energy
industry."
Background Information
IDACORP, Inc. (NYSE: IDA), Boise,
Idaho-based and formed in 1998, is a holding company
comprised of Idaho Power, a regulated electric utility; IDACORP
Financial, a holder of affordable housing projects and other real
estate investments; and Ida-West Energy, an operator of small
hydroelectric generation projects that satisfy the requirements of
the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978. Idaho Power
began operations in 1916 and employs approximately 2,000 people to
serve a 24,000-square-mile service area in southern Idaho and eastern Oregon. With 17 low-cost hydroelectric
projects as the core of its generation portfolio, Idaho Power's
more than 560,000 residential, business, and agricultural customers
pay some of the nation's lowest prices for electricity. To learn
more about IDACORP or Idaho Power, visit www.idacorpinc.com or
www.idahopower.com.
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