# Lisa Grow

> Lisa A. Grow is the Boise-based president and CEO of IDACORP and Idaho Power, a role she has held since June 1, 2020. She joined Idaho Power in 1987 as its second female engineer and advanced through engineering, power supply and operations. An electrical engineering graduate of the University of Idaho with an MBA from Boise State, she advocates for STEM education and leads the utility as Idaho’s growth increases demand for electricity.

- **Role:** President and Chief Executive Officer at IDACORP and Idaho Power
- **Organizations:** IDACORP, Idaho Power, American Water Works Company, Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, Salt Lake City Branch, International Women’s Forum, Idaho Air National Guard’s 124th Fighter Wing
- **Education:** Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, University of Idaho, Master of Business Administration, Boise State University
- **Known for:** First female president and CEO of Idaho Power and IDACORP., University of Idaho Academy of Engineering inductee, 2019., University of Idaho Silver and Gold Award, 2021.

## Career timeline

- **1987** — Graduated from the University of Idaho and joined Idaho Power as its second female engineer.
- **2005** — Named vice president of delivery engineering and operations.
- **2009** — Became senior vice president of power supply.
- **2016** — Became senior vice president of operations; SEC biography dates her chief operating officer tenure from April 2016.
- **2019-10** — Became president of Idaho Power.
- **2020-02** — Appointed to the IDACORP and Idaho Power boards.
- **2020-06** — Became president and CEO of both companies on June 1.
- **2022** — Named honorary commander for the Idaho Air National Guard’s 124th Fighter Wing.
- **2025-08** — Appointed independent director of American Water on August 26.
- **2026-05** — Delivered the University of Idaho’s Moscow commencement address.

## Achievements

- First female president and CEO of Idaho Power and IDACORP.
- University of Idaho Academy of Engineering inductee, 2019.
- University of Idaho Silver and Gold Award, 2021.
- Idaho Business Review Woman of the Year, 2022.
- Idaho Business Review CEO of Influence, 2023.
- Chair of the Salt Lake City Branch board of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, confirmed for 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — An Idaho Business Review feature discussed Grow’s leadership amid population growth and large new electricity loads.
- **2026-08** — Discussed leadership, infrastructure, AI and curiosity at the Boise Metro Chamber’s August 19 speaker event.
- **2026-05** — Returned to the University of Idaho to deliver the Moscow commencement address.
- **2026-01** — Listed as chair of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco’s Salt Lake City Branch board for 2026.

## Links

- Website: https://www.idahopower.com/about-us/officer-profiles/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-grow

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