Jim Torgerson is the Chair of PGE’s Compensation and Human Resources Committee and Finance Committee. He has been an independent director since January 2021.
From 2015 until his retirement in 2020, Torgerson served as CEO of AVANGRID, Inc., a sustainable energy company with approximately $30 billion in assets and operations in 24 states. Previously, he was president and CEO of UIL Holdings Corporation from 2006 to 2015, when it merged with Iberdrola USA to form AVANGRID. During his time at UIL Holdings, he oversaw its expansion from a regional electric utility to a diversified energy delivery company and one of the largest generators of wind electricity in the U.S., serving natural gas and electric utility customers across multiple states. Before joining UIL Holdings, he was president, CEO and director of the Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. from 2000 to 2006. He also previously served as chief financial officer for several natural gas and electric utilities including Puget Sound Energy and Washington Energy Company. Before transitioning to the utility industry, he served as vice president of development for Diamond Shamrock Corporation, where he also held various finance and strategic planning positions.
Torgerson currently serves on the board of Rice Acquisition Corporation and the Board of Trustees for Yale-New Haven Hospital and Yale-New Haven Health System.
Torgerson received a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting from Cleveland State University.
Prior to his retirement, Torgerson served on the board and executive committee of the Edison Electric Institute and co-chaired its CEO Policy Committee on Reliability, Security and Business Continuity. He was also a member of the Electricity Subsector Coordinating Council, which serves as the principal liaison between the federal government and the electric power industry on efforts to prepare for, and respond to, national-level disasters or threats to critical infrastructure.
What is James P. Torgerson's net worth?
The estimated net worth of James P. Torgerson is at least $5.08 million as of March 14th, 2017. Mr. Torgerson owns 108,009 shares of Portland General Electric stock worth more than $5,077,503 as of November 21st. This net worth approximation does not reflect any other investments that Mr. Torgerson may own. Learn More about James P. Torgerson's net worth.
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Who are Portland General Electric's active insiders?
Portland General Electric's insider roster includes Larry Bekkedahl (VP), Maria Espinosa (SVP, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer), Dawn Farrell (Director), Kathryn Jackson (Director), Bradley Jenkins (VP), John Kochavatr (VP), John McFarland (VP), Anne Mersereau (VP, Human Resources, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), M. Pelton (Director), William Robertson (VP), Brett Sims (VP), and James Torgerson (Director). Learn More on Portland General Electric's active insiders.
Are insiders buying or selling shares of Portland General Electric?
In the last twelve months, Portland General Electric insiders bought shares 1 times. They purchased a total of 11 shares worth more than $522.28. In the last twelve months, insiders at the utilities provider sold shares 7 times. They sold a total of 12,389 shares worth more than $553,830.09. The most recent insider tranaction occured on September, 11th when COO Benjamin Felton bought 11 shares worth more than $522.28. Insiders at Portland General Electric own 0.5% of the company.
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