HBO In Briefs — Anderson To Retire (11/12/07)

Paul Anderson, retiring Avista area manager
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Avista has named Patricia J. Shea regional business manager for the Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, area of its service territory effective last Monday. Paul H. Anderson, long-time area manager in Coeur d’Alene, officially will retire on Dec. 31. Shea joined Washington Water Power/Avista in 1979 and has held positions throughout the customer service and utility operations areas of the company. Her experience includes management of gas operations, electric and gas construction design, and energy emergency services. Most recently, Shea served as a regional business manager for the greater Spokane region, actively directing and supporting company external relations strategies, and fostering economic development activities/ Avista news release . Full release here .