In 2020, Scott L. Morris earned $3.06M in total compensation at Avista, including $737.69K salary, $1.78M bonus and $418.77K in stock. Most recently acquired 43 shares in Sep 2024. Currently holds stock worth $188.37M. Has donated $5.35M in stock to charitable causes. Led Avista as CEO for 11 years.
Compensation History
Annual executive compensation data for Scott L. Morris, including salary, bonuses, and stock awards.
Year
2020
Total Compensation
$3.06M
Salary
$737.69K
Bonus
$1.78M
Other
$120.88K
Salary
$737.69KBoard Justification
The compensation program is designed to align the interests of our NEOs with those of our shareholders and to pay for achieved performance, with a significant portion of compensation linked to specific corporate performance goals.
Bonus
$1.78MBoard Justification
The actual annual cash incentive plan amount paid in early 2021 for 2020 performance, based on performance metrics achieved.
Other Compensation
$120.88KBoard Justification
Includes employer matching contributions under both the EDC Plan and the Investment and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (the 401(k) plan).
Restricted Stock
Board Justification
The value of the RSUs that vested in early 2021, which are time-based and vest over a three-year period.
Performance Metrics
The performance metrics for the CEO's compensation in 2020 included Consolidated Earnings Per Share, customer satisfaction, and operational performance.
Scott L. Morris
Ex-CEO of Avista
Education
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration
Field of Expertise
Business & Management
Sector of Economy
Utilities
Born
January 1, 1960 - 65 years ago
CEO of Avista for
11 years 2 months (Jan 2009 - Mar 2020)
Previous Experience
President of Avista Corporation
Other Avista CEOs
Holdings
Track Scott L. Morris's stock holdings and portfolio value over time.
Total Stock Sold
$11.19M
$11.19M
291,050 AVA shares
What if they kept their stock?
If Scott L. Morris didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra AVA291,050 shares worth $11.27M.
This is 0.7% and $78.69K more than what they got when they sold the stock.
Charitable Transactions
138,206 shares
AVA
Recent Charitable Transactions
$302.75K
AVA at $39.92/share
Mar 4, 2025
Charity
$20.00K
AVA at $39.13/share
Nov 26, 2024
Charity
$149.98K
AVA at $37.95/share
May 9, 2024
Charity
$247.68K
AVA at $33.47/share
Mar 6, 2024
Charity
$100.23K
AVA at $44.39/share
May 9, 2023
Charity
$249.95K
AVA at $41.43/share
Feb 27, 2023
Charity
Insider Trading
Scott L. Morris's recent stock transactions, purchases, and sales filed with the SEC.
$302.75K
AVA at $39.92/share
Mar 4, 2025
Charity
$20.00K
AVA at $39.13/share
Nov 26, 2024
Charity
$1.66K
AVA at $38.64/share
Sep 3, 2024
Received
$149.98K
AVA at $37.95/share
May 9, 2024
Charity
$129.98K
AVA at $36.79/share
May 3, 2024
Received
$247.68K
AVA at $33.47/share
Mar 6, 2024
Charity
$1.66K
AVA at $33.29/share
Sep 1, 2023
Received
$100.42K
AVA at $32.39/share
Aug 24, 2023
Purchase
$124.97K
AVA at $44.02/share
May 15, 2023
Received
$100.23K
AVA at $44.39/share
May 9, 2023
Charity
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Bonus
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Bonus
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2023 Compensation
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$0.00
Salary
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Bonus
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Other
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Total Holdings
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