AVISTA CORP 8-K

What Happened
Avista Corporation (Avista Corp) filed a Form 8-K on July 2, 2026 (Item 5.02) reporting that Jason R. Thackston, Senior Vice President of Growth, Energy Policy and External Relations, announced his retirement from the company effective January 1, 2027. In January 2027 Mr. Thackston will join Whitworth University as its Vice President of Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Officer. The filing states his departure is not due to any disagreement with management or the Board.

Key Details

• Filing date: July 2, 2026 (Form 8-K, Item 5.02).
• Effective retirement date: January 1, 2027.
• Incoming position: Vice President of Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Officer at Whitworth University (Mr. Thackston’s alma mater).
• Transition: Mr. Thackston will focus on transitioning his responsibilities over the next six months; no disagreement with management/Board reported.

Why It Matters
This is an executive leadership change in a senior role overseeing growth, energy policy and external relations. For investors, the filing signals a planned, orderly transition (six-month handover) and expressly rules out disagreement as a reason for departure. Investors should watch for subsequent announcements about Mr. Thackston’s successor and any potential updates to strategy or stakeholder engagement tied to the role.