Hemmingway, who has also overseen the Oregon Plan for Salmon and Watersheds, has served Gov. Kitzhaber since 1995. In addition, he was one of the original members of the Northwest Power Planning Council from 1981 to 1986, as well as Deputy Public Utility Commissioner and adviser to former Gov. Bob Straub. He holds a bachelor s degree from Stanford University and a law degree from Yale University. The PUC is a three-member board, with one of the members serving as Chair. All members are appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate.
Terms of service are four years and the positions are full-time.