AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Avista (AVA)

Avista Corp SVP Jason Thackston to retire effective January 1, 2027

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Avista Corp. said Senior Vice President Jason R. Thackston, who oversees growth, energy policy and external relations, will retire effective January 1, 2027. The filing says he is joining Whitworth University as vice president of finance and administration and chief financial officer, and that his departure is not due to any disagreement with management or the Board.

Key points

  • Jason R. Thackston announced his retirement on July 2, 2026, effective January 1, 2027.
  • He is set to join Whitworth University as vice president of finance and administration and chief financial officer in January 2027.
  • Thackston will focus on transitioning his responsibilities over the next six months.
  • The filing states the departure is not due to any disagreement with management or the Board of Directors.

The filing

CompanyAvista (AVA)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECJul 2, 2026, 4:32 PM ET
Accession number0001193125-26-294722

Items reported: 5.02 Director / Officer Change

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

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