(PASCO, WA) -- The Franklin PUD Board of Commissioners has selected Scott R. Rhees as the next General Manager of the utility. State law requires the selection be
formalized over two separate regular commission meetings. At today’s board meeting, the Commissioners
introduced the resolution naming Rhees as General Manager. They are expected to formally adopt the
resolution at the March 26th regular board meeting. The appointment will be
effective April 1.
Franklin PUD received 58 applications from candidates across
the region. After thoroughly reviewing
and analyzing the qualifications of all individuals, the final selection was
Rhees.
A native of Utah, Rhees brings 40 years’ experience to Franklin
PUD. Most recently Rhees has been
working as the Vice President of Transmission and Utility Relations with Cyrq
Energy in Salt Lake City developing renewable energy generation projects. He has an extensive background in the energy
industry including working in the areas of operations, transmission, generation
development, and public relations. Much of his experience has been with
investor owned utilities including PacifiCorp.
Franklin PUD believes Rhees brings a wide variety of knowledge that is
not only applicable to public power, but will help the utility plan for the
future in an energy industry that is likely to see significant changes in how
we are required to do business.
Rhees’s community involvement is widespread. He has been active in community relations and
economic development throughout his career, serving on various economic
development boards, Chamber of Commerce boards and as past Chamber President.
He and his wife currently serve on the Heber Valley Cowboy Poetry and Music
Festival Board, located in Heber City, Utah.
“I'm honored to have the opportunity to be part of the community and
leadership team for Franklin PUD. I'm excited to bring my past experience to
support the needs of customers and the team. I look forward to being involved
in the community and working with the great employees at Franklin PUD,” stated
Rhees.
Rhees is married and has three children and two
grandchildren.
Franklin PUD is pleased to have Rhees join the team to lead
the utility and carry on the values of public power and its core principles.
