Malyn has been an invaluable member of our senior leadership team. His extensive background in utility sector finance and management has been instrumental in strengthening our company’s financial health and helping us attain important goals, including regaining our investment-grade credit rating, said Scott Morris, Avista chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer. We greatly appreciate Malyn’s knowledgeable insight, his leadership and his service to our stakeholders.
In my six years with Avista, I’ve been privileged to work with a very knowledgeable and professional team of people, Malquist said. Together, we’ve accomplished many things, and I am proud to have had the opportunity to work with them. We have had a smooth transition in the CFO position to Mark Thies. I am confident that the company is in good hands under his financial leadership.