Avista names Alicia Gibbs vice president of growth, innovation and strategy - AVA News | RalliesAvista names Alicia Gibbs vice president of growth, innovation and strategy
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AVA• Avista names Alicia Gibbs vice president of growth, innovation and strategy
- Avista named Alicia Gibbs vice president, growth, innovation and strategy, effective Oct. 1, 2026, under a planned succession strategy.
- Gibbs was director of innovation and strategy; joined in 2009; held leadership roles across strategy, gas and electric operations, customer service.
- Patrick Ehrbar appointed vice president, regulatory affairs on Oct. 1, 2026; previously director of regulatory affairs; joined in 1998.
- Ehrbar has held leadership roles spanning rates and tariffs, customer solutions, demand-side management.
- Moves align responsibilities ahead of senior vice president Jason Thackston’s planned retirement at end-2026.
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