Board member Dawn Farrell leaving Portland General Electric (NYSE: POR)

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Portland General Electric Company reported that board member Dawn Farrell plans to resign from its Board of Directors. She is leaving to accept an appointment with the Canadian government as Chief Executive Officer of the newly created Major Projects Office launched under the Building Canada Act.

Farrell joined the board in 2022 and currently serves on the Finance and Operations Committee and the Nominating, Governance and Sustainability Committee. Her resignation from the board will be effective October 1, 2025.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

            

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 29, 2025

PORTLAND GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Oregon			001-5532-99			93-0256820
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)			(Commission File Number)			(I.R.S. Employer                Identification No.)

121 SW Salmon Street, Portland, Oregon 97204

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (503) 464-8000

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

(Title of class)			(Trading Symbol)			(Name of exchange on which registered)
Common Stock, no par value			POR			New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. [ ]

Item 5.02    Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On August 29, 2025, Dawn Farrell, a member of the Board of Directors of Portland General Electric (the “Company”) notified the Company of her intention to resign from the Company’s Board of Directors to accept an appointment with the Canadian government as the Chief Executive Officer of the newly created Major Projects Office launched by the Prime Minister of Canada under the Building Canada Act. The Company is appreciative of Ms. Farrell’s contributions to the Board. Ms. Farrell joined the Company’s Board of Directors in 2022 and was a member of the Finance and Operations Committee and the Nominating, Governance and Sustainability Committee. The effective date of Ms. Farrell’s resignation is October 1, 2025.

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

PORTLAND GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY

(Registrant)

Date:

August 29, 2025

By:

/s/ Joseph R. Trpik

Joseph R. Trpik

Senior Vice President, Finance  and Chief Financial Officer

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FAQ

What did Portland General Electric (POR) disclose in this 8-K?

The company disclosed that board member Dawn Farrell has notified Portland General Electric of her intention to resign from its Board of Directors to take a new role with the Canadian government, effective October 1, 2025.

Why is Dawn Farrell resigning from Portland General Electric's board?

Dawn Farrell is resigning to accept an appointment with the Canadian government as the Chief Executive Officer of the newly created Major Projects Office launched by the Prime Minister of Canada under the Building Canada Act.

When will Dawn Farrell’s resignation from Portland General Electric be effective?

Her resignation from Portland General Electric’s Board of Directors will be effective on October 1, 2025.

How long has Dawn Farrell served on Portland General Electric’s board?

Dawn Farrell joined Portland General Electric’s Board of Directors in 2022.

Which committees did Dawn Farrell serve on at Portland General Electric?

Dawn Farrell served on the Board’s Finance and Operations Committee and the Nominating, Governance and Sustainability Committee.

Does the filing mention any issues or disputes related to Dawn Farrell’s resignation from POR?

The disclosure states that Portland General Electric is appreciative of Ms. Farrell’s contributions to the Board and does not mention any issues or disputes related to her resignation.