Wayne Manuel, MBA, FACHE, CHCIO in

Wayne Manuel, MBA, FACHE, CHCIO

Energizer · DISC type I
SVP, Operations & Technology at Avista
📍 Greater Seattle Area, United States

Wayne is the SVP of Operations & Technology at Avista, with a diverse background spanning healthcare and energy sectors at companies like Valley Medical Center and ConocoPhillips. A U. S. Army veteran, he holds an MBA and is recognized by colleagues for being "spectacularly effective" and a leader who gets things done.

Born near Houston, Texas, Wayne served for six years as a U. S. Army engineer, with service including a post in Alaska. He is actively involved in his community, currently serving on the board of directors for the Providence Inland Northwest Foundation, demonstrating a commitment to local healthcare and community well-being.

Unique fact: Before his extensive career in corporate technology and strategy, Wayne served for six years in the U. S. Army as an engineer.

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Experience
9 Years
Current Role
SVP, Operations & Technology
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Greater Seattle Area, United States
Personality Overview

How Wayne shows up

Relationship Oriented
Informal
Full Of Energy

They are people oriented, friendly and like creating new connections. They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt. They excel at seeing the bigger picture, and the long-term impact of their decisions.

Priorities

Topics Wayne cares about

Digital Transformation
He has extensive experience leading enterprise-level digital and process transformation initiatives across multiple industries, including healthcare and energy.
Cybersecurity Strategy
At a previous role, he directed the implementation and operationalization of an advanced cybersecurity team and framework for a major medical center.
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Career

Work history

8-2025
SVP, Operations & Technology
Avista
6-2023 - 8-2025
VP, Chief Information Officer & Chief Security Officer
Avista
12-2021 - 5-2023
SVP, Chief Information Officer & Chief Strategy Officer
Valley Medical Center
10-2015 - 12-2021
SVP, Strategic Services & Chief Information Officer
Valley Medical Center
4-2014 - 10-2015
VP, Chief Information Officer
Valley Medical Center
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Media appearances

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Education
2007 - 2011
MBA
University of Houston-Victoria
1998 - 2002
BBA
University of Alaska Anchorage
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

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