SCOTT L. MORRIS

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AVISTA CORP

Filing Date Source Excerpt
2017-03-31 Mr. Morris, age 59, has been Chairman, President and CEO of the Company since January 2008... He chairs the Executive Committee. Director compensation: Mr. Morris is an employee director and does not receive director compensation.
2018-03-29 Mr. Morris, age 60, has been Chairman and CEO of the Company since January 2008... Executive Committee Chair... Compensation not listed as director compensation.
2019-03-29 Mr. Morris has been Chairman and CEO of the Company since January 2008. He chairs the Executive Committee. Employee directors are not compensated for their Board service.
2020-03-31 SCOTT L. MORRIS Director since 2007 Chairman of the Board Finance Committee Executive Committee 6 Chair Mr. Morris, age 62, has been Chairman of the Company since January 2008. From January 2008 to October 1, 2019, he also served as the Company 2 CEO. From January 2008 to January 2018 he served as the Company 2 President. From May 2006 to December 2007, he served as the Company 2 President and Chief Operating Officer ( 3COO 4). Mr. Morris has been with the Company since 1981 and his experience includes management positions in construction and customer service and general manager of the Company 2 Oregon utility business. He was elected as a vice president in November 2000 and in February 2002 he was elected as a senior vice president. He is a graduate of Gonzaga University and received his master 2s degree from Gonzaga University in organizational leadership. He also attended the Stanford Business School Financial Management Program and the Kidder Peabody School of Financial Management. Mr. Morris serves on the boards of McKinstry Co. and California Water Service. He is also on the Board of Trustees of Gonzaga University. He has served on a number of Spokane nonprofit and economic development Boards. Mr. Morris has extensive utility experience having spent his entire career in the industry. He brings to the Board a deep knowledge and understanding of the Company and its subsidiaries, having served in a number of management capacities throughout the Company, including president of Utility Operations, managing the Company 2 Oregon gas operations, customer service, and construction areas and CEO of the Company 2 subsidiary, Ecova. He has experience leading a number of economic development and business association boards.
2021-03-31 SCOTT L. MORRIS Director since 2007 Chairman of the Board Finance Committee Executive Committee 6 Chair Mr. Morris, age 63, has been Chairman of the Company since January 2008. From January 2008 to October 1, 2019, he also served as the Company 2s CEO. From January 2008 to January 2018 he served as the Company 2s President. From May 2006 to December 2007, he served as the Company 2s President and Chief Operating Officer ( 3COO 4). Mr. Morris was hired by the Company in 1981 and his experience includes management positions in construction and customer service and general manager of the Company 2s Oregon utility business. He was elected as a vice president in November 2000 and in February 2002 he was elected as a senior vice president. He is a graduate of Gonzaga University and received his master 2s degree from Gonzaga University in organizational leadership. He also attended the Stanford Business School Financial Management Program and the Kidder Peabody School of Financial Management. Mr. Morris serves on the boards of McKinstry Co. and California Water Service. He is also on the Board of Trustees of Gonzaga University. He has served on a number of Spokane nonprofit and economic development Boards. Mr. Morris has extensive utility experience having spent his entire career in the industry. He brings to the Board a deep knowledge and understanding of the Company and its subsidiaries, having served in a number of management capacities throughout the Company, including president of Utility Operations, managing the Company 2s Oregon gas operations, customer service, and construction areas and CEO of the Company 2s subsidiary, Ecova. He has experience leading a number of economic development and business association boards. Director Compensation Table 6 2020 Scott L. Morris $ 160,510 $ 74,990 $ 235,500
2022-03-31 SCOTT L. MORRIS Director since 2007 Chairman of the Board Finance Committee ExecutiveCommittee 6 Chair Mr. Morris, age 64, has been Chairman of the Company since January 2008.
2023-03-28 Scott L. Morris INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR NOMINEE* Age: 65 Director since: 16 Years Committees: Chairman of the Board, Executive (Chair), Finance Director Compensation Table — 2022 Scott L. Morris Total Compensation $310,500
2024-03-20 Scott L. Morris INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR NOMINEE Age: 66 Tenure: 17 Years Committees: Chairman of the Board, Executive (Chair), Finance ... Director Compensation Table — 2023 ... Scott L. Morris ... Total Compensation ($) 321,667
2025-03-26 Mr. Morris has been Chair of the Company since January 2008 and has extensive utility experience, having spent his entire career in the industry.

CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE GROUP

Filing Date Source Excerpt
2020-04-15 Independent Age: 62 Director Since 2019 Committees: Organization & Compensation Enterprise Risk Management, Safety and Security Current Board Directorship: McKinstry Chairman, Avista Corporation Mr. Morris has been Chairman of Avista Corporation, a publicly traded electrical and natural gas utility serving customers primarily in the Pacific Northwest, since January 2008. From January 2008 to October 1, 2019, he also served as Avista's CEO. From January 2008 to January 2018 he served as its President. From May 2006 to December 2007, he served as its President and Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Morris joined Avista in 1981 and his experience at the company includes management positions in construction and customer service and general manager of the company's Oregon utility business. He is a graduate of Gonzaga University and received his master's degree from Gonzaga University in organizational leadership. He also attended the Stanford Business School Financial Management Program and the Kidder Peabody School of Financial Management. Mr. Morris serves on the board of McKinstry and on the Board of Trustees of Gonzaga University. He has served on a number of Spokane nonprofit and economic development boards. Mr. Morris brings to the Board a deep knowledge and understanding of the utility industry, having spent his entire career in the industry. As a former senior executive, he also contributes senior leadership experience and valuable perspectives on strategy, operations and business management.
2021-04-14 Mr. Morris has been Chairman of Avista Corporation, a publicly traded electrical and natural gas utility serving customers primarily in the Pacific Northwest, since January 2008. From January 2008 to October 1, 2019, he also served as Avista’s CEO. From January 2008 to January 2018 he served as its President. From May 2006 to December 2007, he served as its President and Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Morris joined Avista in 1981 and his experience at the company includes management positions in construction and customer service and general manager of the company’s Oregon utility business. He is a graduate of Gonzaga University and received his master’s degree from Gonzaga University in organizational leadership. Mr. Morris serves on the board of McKinstry and on the Board of Trustees of Gonzaga University. He has served on a number of Spokane non-profit and economic development boards. Mr. Morris brings to the Board a deep knowledge and understanding of the utility industry, having spent his entire career in the industry. As a former senior executive, he also contributes senior leadership experience and valuable perspectives on strategy, operations and business management.
2022-04-13 Scott L. Morris, Director Since 2019, Committees: Organization and Compensation and Enterprise Risk Management, Safety, and Security... Director Compensation ... Scott L. Morris Fees Earned or Paid in Cash: $93,020, Stock Awards: $92,393, Total: $185,413.
2023-04-19 Scott L. Morris, Lead Independent Director; Committees: Vice Chair, Nominating/Corporate Governance, Audit, Organization and Compensation; Fees Earned or Paid in Cash: $110,601; Stock Awards: $93,093; Total: $203,694
2024-04-17 Scott L. Morris, Lead Independent Director, Chair, Nominating/Corporate Governance; Organization and Compensation. Compensation: $276,710.

Source material: SEC submissions metadata and DEF 14A proxy filings from EDGAR. Last updated: 2026-03-22