Grant Yoshihara: Academy of Distinguished Engineers - 2008

Grant Yoshihara first joined Northwest Natural Gas in 1991, supporting gas supply contracting and operations. He has held successive management positions with the company in industrial and commercial services, district and field operations, marketing and consumer services, and most recently as managing director of Utility Services. His current responsibilities include engineering and technical services, gas delivery operations and maintenance, resource management, and operations business analysis.

In 2007, he was named vice president, Utility Operations, and previously served as managing director, Utility Services (2005-2006), general manager, Consumer Services (2003-2004); and general manager, Marketing, Development and Utility Operations (2000-2002).