Spokane Washington's Avista Corp. Chooses New President

'Avista Corp. said Monday it tapped insider Scott Morris to be president and chief operating officer for the electricity and natural-gas provider.'

Avista is headquartered in Spokane Washington.

'Morris, who was most recently senior vice president of the company and president of Avista's utilities unit, will continue to oversee that group, as well operations of the overall corporation.

Morris joined Avista's utilities group in 1981 in its marketing division and has held a variety of management roles within the company, including general manager for Avista's Oregon and California utility business. He has been president of Avista's utilities business since August 2000.'

Spokane Washington's Avista Corp. Chooses New President