Leaders and Staff

Executive Board

Energy Northwest operations are overseen by an 11-member executive board comprising five member utility representatives, three gubernatorial appointees and three public sector representatives selected by the board of directors.

The CEO is selected by and reports to the executive board.

The executive board meets monthly.

Board of Directors

Energy Northwest's Board of Directors currently has 28 members, representing the 23 public utility districts and five municipal utilities that make up Energy Northwest. The board of directors has the authority to authorize new generation projects and terminate existing ones. It elects five members from its own membership and appoints three outside directors to the Energy Northwest Executive Board.

Participants Review Board

The Participants Review Board represents the 92 utilities participating in Columbia Generating Station. This nine-member board reviews all Columbia purchases over $500,000; nuclear construction and Columbia annual budgets; fuel management plans; and plans for refinancing.

Senior Leadership Team

Energy Northwest’s senior leaders are led by CEO Bob Schuetz. Reporting directly to the CEO are Corporate Finance, Corporate Support Services, Energy Services & Development, Generation and Corporate Governance. Nuclear Operations and Nuclear Engineering report to the Executive Vice President / Chief Nuclear Officer.

Public Affairs

Public Affairs is responsible for governing board management, member relations, legislative affairs, educational marketing, social media, public relations and employee communication.