(HERMISTON, OR) -- On February 27, City Manager Ed
Brookshier announced the appointment of Nate Rivera as the City's new
superintendent for its electric distribution utility, Hermiston Energy Services
(Ore.). Rivera has been employed by Umatilla Electric Cooperative as its
community relations representative for approximately 10 years.
Rivera will assume his new duties on March 24. He will
succeed Russ Dorran, the City's first electric superintendent, who passed away
in January.
In announcing Rivera's appointment, Brookshier noted that in
addition to business management of the utility and the City's operational
contact with Umatilla Electric, he expects Rivera will actively work on
regional hydroelectric advocacy matters and water development needs affecting
the City's interests, and that he will be a member of the City's economic
development team.
"I've had the opportunity to work with Nate on a
variety of projects and issues over the years and have gained a great deal of
respect for his abilities. We are proud to have him on the City team,"
Brookshier said.
Commenting on his new position, Rivera said, "I'm
honored and incredibly excited to serve the citizens of Hermiston in this
position as we face the challenges of the future. I'm looking forward to
building upon the great foundation the City and Russ Dorran have created. I'm
thankful for the City's confidence in me and look forward to getting
started."
Nate and his family make their home in Hermiston. He is a
graduate of the University of Nebraska.
