Greg Hesler is the Senior Vice President and General Counsel at Avista Corporation, where he leads the legal, ethics, and compliance functions. Before joining Avista in 2015, he was a partner at Paine Hamblen LLP. He earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Washington School of Law.
Active in his community, Greg serves as the Board President for ArtFest Spokane, an organization dedicated to the arts. He is also a Director and Secretary for the YMCA of the Inland Northwest, showcasing a commitment to local youth development and community well-being.
Unique fact: Greg provides key leadership to the local arts scene as the current Board President of ArtFest Spokane.
Greg Hesler
Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary and Chief Ethics/Compliance Officer at Avista
Spokane-Coeur d'Alene Area, United States
Overview
Topics They Care About
Regulatory Strategy
As General Counsel for a utility, he is directly involved in legal strategy concerning state and federal energy regulations and climate programs.
Corporate Governance
His roles as General Counsel, Corporate Secretary, and Chief Ethics/Compliance Officer place him at the center of Avista's corporate governance and oversight.
Community Arts
Demonstrates a strong personal commitment to the arts through his leadership role as the Board President for ArtFest Spokane.
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Work History
9-2022
Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary and Chief Ethics/Compliance Officer at Avista
1-2020 - 9-2022
Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Avista Corporation
6-2015 - 1-2020
In House Counsel at Avista
9-2003 - 6-2015
Partner at Paine Hamblen LLP
Education
2000 - 2003
JD from University of Washington School of Law
2000 - 2003
Juris Doctorate from University of Washington School of Law
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Location : Spokane-Coeur d'Alene Area, United States
Job Level : Leadership
Designation : Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary and Chief Ethics/Compliance Officer at Avista
