Jon Eric Eliassen

Background

Eliassen, Jon Eric was born on March 10, 1947 in Omak, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Marvin George and Helen Grace Eliassen.

Education

Bachelor in Business, Washington State University, 1970.

Career

Staff accountant, Washington Water Power Company, Spokane, 1970-1973; tax accountant, Washington Water Power Company, Spokane, 1973-1976; finance analyst, Washington Water Power Company, Spokane, 1976-1980; treasurer, Washington Water Power Company, Spokane, 1980-1986; vice president finance, Chief Financial Officer, Washington Water Power Company, Spokane, 1986-1996; senior vice president, Chief Financial Officer, Washington Water Power Company, Spokane, since 1996. Board directors Northwest Venture Partners, Itron Corporation, Pentzer Corporation, Momentum.

Achievements

• Jon Eric Eliassen has been listed as a noteworthy Utility company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Trustee Washington State University Foundation, Pullman, 1987-1999, Northwest Museum Art and Culture, 1998-2003. Treasurer Washington State University Foundation, 1995-1997. Trustee Spokane Symphony, 1989-1995, treasurer, 1990-1995, member symphony endowment board, president 2002-2004.

President, trustee Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute Foundation, 1996-2000. Board directors Western Energy Institute, chair, 2001-2002. Board directors Washington Technology Center, since 2002, Washington State University Research Foundation, 2002-2008.

Member Finance Executive Institute (Seattle chapter since 1983).

Interests

• Avocations: skiing, traveling, bicycling, photography.

Connections

Married Valerie A. Foyle, August 14, 1971. 1 child, Michael T.

Father:

Marvin George Eliassen

Mother:

Helen Grace Eliassen

Spouse:

Valerie A. Foyle

child:

Michael T. Eliassen