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James Piro
Chairman at
Greater Portland, Inc.
Profile
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
 PGE Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous The PGE Foundation, established in 1997 through an endowment by Portland General Electric, is an independent philanthropic organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for Oregonians. The non-profit company is based in Portland, OR. It invests in community-based organizations focused on expanding access to education, career pathways, creative expression, and community resilience. The foundation operates through four grant pillars: career-connected learning, creative expression, climate resilient communities, and career pathways, providing funding for projects, operating expenses, and capital construction aligned with these priorities. It supports initiatives such as STEM education, workforce training, creative youth development, and food security, and plans to launch the climate resilient communities fund in 2026 while integrating arts-based learning into career-connected learning by 2027. | Director/Board Member | - |
LifeWorks Northwest
 LifeWorks Northwest Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Engages in promoting of healthy community | Director/Board Member | - |
Greater Portland, Inc.
 Greater Portland, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an economic development agency | Chairman | - |
Oregon Global Warming Commission
 Oregon Global Warming Commission Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates global warming commission that tracks greenhouse gas emissions | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Electrification Coalition, Inc.
 Electrification Coalition, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in not-for-profit group of business leaders committed to promoting policies and actions | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
North American Electric Reliability Corp.
 North American Electric Reliability Corp. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Provides bulk power system assessment and monitoring services | Director/Board Member | 01/02/2020 |
Former positions of James Piro
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| PORTLAND GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY | Chief Executive Officer | 31/12/2017 |
Edison Electric Institute, Inc.
 Edison Electric Institute, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Offers reference materials and information resources on the electricity industry to its members | Director/Board Member | - |
Oregon Business Council
 Oregon Business Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates organizations for advocating state policies and investments | Director/Board Member | - |
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Training of James Piro
Experiences
Positions held
Active
Inactive
Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
60
1st degree connections
12
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 12 |
|---|---|
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
 Pacific Gas & Electric Co. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Distributes electricity and natural gas | Utilities |
Portland General Electric Co.
 Portland General Electric Co. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Engages in the generation, wholesale purchase, transmission, distribution, and retail sale of electricity | Utilities |
Oregon State University
 Oregon State University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
North American Electric Reliability Corp.
North American Electric Reliability Corp. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Provides bulk power system assessment and monitoring services | Utilities |
Edison Electric Institute, Inc.
Edison Electric Institute, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Offers reference materials and information resources on the electricity industry to its members | Commercial Services |
Oregon Business Council
Oregon Business Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates organizations for advocating state policies and investments | Commercial Services |
Greater Portland, Inc.
Greater Portland, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an economic development agency | Commercial Services |
Oregon Sports Authority
 Oregon Sports Authority Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Operates as a sports tourism organization | Consumer Services |
Oregon Global Warming Commission
Oregon Global Warming Commission Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates global warming commission that tracks greenhouse gas emissions | Commercial Services |
PGE Foundation
PGE Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous The PGE Foundation, established in 1997 through an endowment by Portland General Electric, is an independent philanthropic organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for Oregonians. The non-profit company is based in Portland, OR. It invests in community-based organizations focused on expanding access to education, career pathways, creative expression, and community resilience. The foundation operates through four grant pillars: career-connected learning, creative expression, climate resilient communities, and career pathways, providing funding for projects, operating expenses, and capital construction aligned with these priorities. It supports initiatives such as STEM education, workforce training, creative youth development, and food security, and plans to launch the climate resilient communities fund in 2026 while integrating arts-based learning into career-connected learning by 2027. | Miscellaneous |
Electrification Coalition, Inc.
Electrification Coalition, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in not-for-profit group of business leaders committed to promoting policies and actions | Commercial Services |
LifeWorks Northwest
LifeWorks Northwest Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Engages in promoting of healthy community | Health Services |
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