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Jason Thackston
Public Communications Contact at
AVISTA CORPORATION
Net worth: 2 M $ as of 30/05/2026
Profile
Jason R.
Thackston currently serves as Director at the Association of Washington Business, Pacific Northwest Utilities Conference Committee, United Way of Spokane County, Health Sciences & Services Authority of Spokane County, and Independent Colleges of Washington, Inc. He is Chief Strategy Officer & SVP-Energy Policy at Avista Corp.
since 2025 and has been with Avista Corp.
since 1996.
He also holds the position of Trustee at Whitworth University.
Former roles include Director at Business Development Corp., Northwest Gas Association, YMCA of the Inland Northwest, and Northwest Business Development Association.
Education includes an MBA from Gonzaga University and an undergraduate degree from Whitworth University, conferred in 1992.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
AVISTA CORPORATION 0.05% | 13/05/2026 | 41,578 ( 0.05% ) | 2 M $ | 30/05/2026 |
Jason Thackston active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| AVISTA CORPORATION | Public Communications Contact | 30/09/2025 |
Whitworth University
 Whitworth University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Director/Board Member | - |
Health Sciences & Services Authority of Spokane County | Director/Board Member | - |
Pacific Northwest Utilities Conference Committee
 Pacific Northwest Utilities Conference Committee Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Pacific Northwest Utilities Conference Committee (PNUCC) is a not-for-profit trade association comprising consumer-owned and investor-owned electric utilities and other power industry partners in the Pacific Northwest. The private company is based in Portland, OR. PNUCC serves as a collaborative forum for regional utility planning and coordination, focusing on maintaining a reliable, affordable, and environmentally responsible power system amid increasing electricity demand. The organization provides resources such as the Northwest Regional Forecast, reports, policy principles, system planning information, surveys, and educational materials to support its members. PNUCC facilitates cooperation among utilities through meetings, research, and knowledge sharing to address industry regulations and regional challenges. | Director/Board Member | - |
Association of Washington Business
 Association of Washington Business Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a business association | Director/Board Member | - |
United Way of Spokane County
 United Way of Spokane County Part of United Way Worldwide, United Way of Spokane County is a nonprofit organization that supported local programs for children, families, and neighbors in crisis, including initiatives such as Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and Spokane Gives volunteer mobilization. The company is based in Spokane, WA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Independent Colleges of Washington, Inc.
 Independent Colleges of Washington, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Independent Colleges of Washington, Inc. is an association of 10 private, nonprofit colleges in the state. The company is based in Seattle, WA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Jason Thackston
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Northwest Gas Association
 Northwest Gas Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a trade organization of the pacific northwest natural gas industry | Director/Board Member | - |
Avista Utilities, Inc.
 Avista Utilities, Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Generates, transmits and distributes electricity & natural gas | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
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Training of Jason Thackston
Experiences
Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
58
1st degree connections
13
1st degree companies
Male
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 13 |
|---|---|
Avista Corp.
 Avista Corp. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Engages in production, transmission and distribution of energy and related businesses | Utilities |
Gonzaga University
 Gonzaga University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Whitworth University
Whitworth University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Avista Utilities, Inc.
Avista Utilities, Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Generates, transmits and distributes electricity & natural gas | Utilities |
Association of Washington Business
Association of Washington Business Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a business association | Commercial Services |
Pacific Northwest Utilities Conference Committee
Pacific Northwest Utilities Conference Committee Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Pacific Northwest Utilities Conference Committee (PNUCC) is a not-for-profit trade association comprising consumer-owned and investor-owned electric utilities and other power industry partners in the Pacific Northwest. The private company is based in Portland, OR. PNUCC serves as a collaborative forum for regional utility planning and coordination, focusing on maintaining a reliable, affordable, and environmentally responsible power system amid increasing electricity demand. The organization provides resources such as the Northwest Regional Forecast, reports, policy principles, system planning information, surveys, and educational materials to support its members. PNUCC facilitates cooperation among utilities through meetings, research, and knowledge sharing to address industry regulations and regional challenges. | Commercial Services |
Business Development Corp.
 Business Development Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides business consulting services | Commercial Services |
United Way of Spokane County
United Way of Spokane County Part of United Way Worldwide, United Way of Spokane County is a nonprofit organization that supported local programs for children, families, and neighbors in crisis, including initiatives such as Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and Spokane Gives volunteer mobilization. The company is based in Spokane, WA. | |
Northwest Gas Association
Northwest Gas Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a trade organization of the pacific northwest natural gas industry | Commercial Services |
YMCA of the Inland Northwest
 YMCA of the Inland Northwest Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Organizes programs for the welfare of the community | Commercial Services |
Northwest Business Development Association
 Northwest Business Development Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as loan agency association | Commercial Services |
Health Sciences & Services Authority of Spokane County | |
Independent Colleges of Washington, Inc.
Independent Colleges of Washington, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Independent Colleges of Washington, Inc. is an association of 10 private, nonprofit colleges in the state. The company is based in Seattle, WA. | Commercial Services |
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