Avista Corp. announced that Major General (Retired) Julie Bentz, age 57, has joined the board of directors. Major General Bentz was appointed by the board on August 5 and will join the board effective Nov. 1, 2021. Major General Bentz retired in 2019 after a successful 33-year career, spanning active, reserve and National Guard commissioned service. Major General Bentz will serve on the Environmental, Technology and Operations Committee, and the Finance Committee of Avista's Board. She fills the vacancy created when R. John Taylor retired from Avista's Board on June 21, 2021.