James Piro
Chairman at Greater Portland, Inc.
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James J.
Piro is currently the Chairman at Greater Portland, Inc. He is also the Director at North American Electric Reliability Corp., Treasurer & Director at PGE Foundation, Director at LifeWorks Northwest, Member of the Oregon Global Warming Commission, and Member of the Electrification Coalition, Inc. Previously, Mr. Piro served as the Chief Executive Officer & Director at Portland General Electric Co. from 1980 to 2017.
He was also a Director at Edison Electric Institute, Inc., Oregon Business Council, and Oregon Sports Authority.
Prior to that, he worked as a Civil Engineer at Pacific Gas & Electric Co.Mr. Piro obtained his undergraduate degree from Oregon State University in 1974.
He also attended Oregon State University for further education.
James Piro active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| PGE Foundation | Director/Board Member | - |
LifeWorks Northwest
 LifeWorks Northwest Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services LifeWorks Northwest is a mental health and addiction services provider with over 60 years of experience. The non-profit company is based in Portland, OR. The company offers holistic services for people of all ages in the metro area. | Director/Board Member | - |
Greater Portland, Inc.
 Greater Portland, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Greater Portland, Inc. operates as an economic development agency. The company is headquartered in Portland, OR. | Chairman | - |
Oregon Global Warming Commission
 Oregon Global Warming Commission Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Oregon Global Warming Commission engages in the provision of assistance services for local government and businesses in preparation for climate change. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Salem, OR. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| Electrification Coalition, Inc. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
North American Electric Reliability Corp.
 North American Electric Reliability Corp. Electric UtilitiesUtilities North American Electric Reliability Corp. provides bulk power system assessment and monitoring services. The firm’s programs cover critical infrastructure monitoring, electronic tagging, readiness program, system operator certification, time error elimination, and central repository for security events. It offers programs and services that support owners, operators and users of bulk power systems. The company was founded on June 1, 1968 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Director/Board Member | 2020-01-31 |
Former positions of James Piro
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| PORTLAND GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY | Chief Executive Officer | 2017-12-30 |
Edison Electric Institute, Inc.
 Edison Electric Institute, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Edison Electric Institute provides reference materials and information resources on the electricity industry to its members. It offers public policy leadership, strategic business intelligence, and essential conferences and forums. The company was founded in 1933 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Director/Board Member | - |
Oregon Business Council
 Oregon Business Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Oregon Business Council operates as non-profit organization, specializes in advocating state policies and investments aimed at reducing poverty in Oregon. It focuses on economic development, education, health, and poverty reduction. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Portland, OR. | Director/Board Member | - |
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Training of James Piro
| Oregon State University | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 1 |
|---|---|
| PORTLAND GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY | Utilities |
| Private companies | 10 |
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Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
 Pacific Gas & Electric Co. Gas DistributorsUtilities Pacific Gas & Electric Co. engages in the provision of natural gas and electric services. It owns and operates an integrated natural gas transportation, storage, and distribution system in California and also offers backbone gas transmission, gas delivery, and gas storage services as separate and distinct services. The firm also offers gas supply and gathering facilities. The company was founded in 1905 and is headquartered in Oakland, CA. | Utilities |
North American Electric Reliability Corp.
North American Electric Reliability Corp. Electric UtilitiesUtilities North American Electric Reliability Corp. provides bulk power system assessment and monitoring services. The firm’s programs cover critical infrastructure monitoring, electronic tagging, readiness program, system operator certification, time error elimination, and central repository for security events. It offers programs and services that support owners, operators and users of bulk power systems. The company was founded on June 1, 1968 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Utilities |
Edison Electric Institute, Inc.
Edison Electric Institute, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Edison Electric Institute provides reference materials and information resources on the electricity industry to its members. It offers public policy leadership, strategic business intelligence, and essential conferences and forums. The company was founded in 1933 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
Oregon Business Council
Oregon Business Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Oregon Business Council operates as non-profit organization, specializes in advocating state policies and investments aimed at reducing poverty in Oregon. It focuses on economic development, education, health, and poverty reduction. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Portland, OR. | Commercial Services |
Greater Portland, Inc.
Greater Portland, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Greater Portland, Inc. operates as an economic development agency. The company is headquartered in Portland, OR. | Commercial Services |
Oregon Sports Authority
 Oregon Sports Authority Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Oregon Sports Authority operates as a non-profit-organisation. The firm serves as the state’s sports economic development arm. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Portland, OR. | Consumer Services |
Oregon Global Warming Commission
Oregon Global Warming Commission Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Oregon Global Warming Commission engages in the provision of assistance services for local government and businesses in preparation for climate change. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Salem, OR. | Commercial Services |
| Electrification Coalition, Inc. | |
LifeWorks Northwest
LifeWorks Northwest Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services LifeWorks Northwest is a mental health and addiction services provider with over 60 years of experience. The non-profit company is based in Portland, OR. The company offers holistic services for people of all ages in the metro area. | Health Services |
| PGE Foundation |
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