Jason Thackston

Functions as a College/University

The Pacific Northwest Utilities Conference Committee (PNUCC) is a not-for-profit trade association comprising consumer-owned and investor-owned electric utilities and other power industry partners in the Pacific Northwest. The private company is based in Portland, OR. PNUCC serves as a collaborative forum for regional utility planning and coordination, focusing on maintaining a reliable, affordable, and environmentally responsible power system amid increasing electricity demand. The organization provides resources such as the Northwest Regional Forecast, reports, policy principles, system planning information, surveys, and educational materials to support its members. PNUCC facilitates cooperation among utilities through meetings, research, and knowledge sharing to address industry regulations and regional challenges.

Operates as a business association

Part of United Way Worldwide, United Way of Spokane County is a nonprofit organization that supported local programs for children, families, and neighbors in crisis, including initiatives such as Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and Spokane Gives volunteer mobilization. The company is based in Spokane, WA.

Independent Colleges of Washington, Inc. advocates for not-for-profit, private campuses in the state. The non-profit company is based in Seattle, WA. The organization supports a diverse student body across its member colleges, which prepare students for the workforce through academic programs and hands-on experiences. ICW assists students with financial aid and resources, and its member campuses connect students to job opportunities and contribute to local economies.

Operates as a trade organization of the pacific northwest natural gas industry

Generates, transmits and distributes electricity & natural gas