People in Business
Northwest RiverPartners recently welcomed Heather Stebbings as interim executive director on Nov. 15. Stebbings will overlap with outgoing Executive Director Kurt Miller to ensure a smooth transition. Miller recently accepted a role leading the Northwest Public Power Association.
Most recently, Stebbings served as PNWA’s executive director. She has worked closely with Northwest RiverPartners in the ongoing federal mediation process over hydropower operations. She is a strong advocate for preserving the lower Snake River dams.
“We couldn’t be more excited about Heather joining Northwest RiverPartners as its interim executive director,” said Rich Wallen, Northwest RiverPartners’ board chair. “Heather is an experienced and respected leader. Her familiarity with the benefits of the region’s hydropower infrastructure will provide important continuity to RiverPartners during this period of transition.”
The Northwest RiverPartners board will be forming a hiring committee to recruit and hire a permanent executive director to continue its work of advocating for hydropower on behalf of millions of ratepayers.
