Riazzi expresses PUD confidence upon departure    

7/28/2010



Chelan County PUD commissioners said their goodbyes yesterday to outgoing General Manager Rich Riazzi.

It was Riazzi’s final board meeting Monday, and he used the opportunity to share his appreciation to the commissioners and staff…



Commissioners in turn praised Riazzi for his leadership over the past four years.

Commissioner Randy Smith...



In an interview yesterday with KOZI News, Riazzi explained his view of the future for the PUD…



Riazzi leaves the PUD to accept a management position with Duquesne Power Company, an investor owned utility in Pittsburgh.

Riazzi is returning there to be closer to his family and grandchildren.

Also at Monday's meeting, commissioners formally named financial manager John Janney as interim GM until a new full time manager is hired.

Commissioners are scheduled to meet next week to establish a GM recruitment process.

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