Commissioners
Franklin PUD has a three-member commission, and each commissioner represents a certain service area (district) of Franklin County, as shown on the map linked below. Commissioners are elected to serve a six-year term. The Commissioner terms are staggered so that a different Commissioner stands for election every two years. Commissioners represent Franklin PUD at various organizations.
Commissioner District Map District's Organizational Statement
Adopted Precinct List by Commissioner Franklin PUD's 2024-2029 Strategic Direction
Roger Wright - District 1
Current Term 1/1/2023 to 12/31/2028
Phone: (509) 366-7455 | Fax: (509) 546-5972
Roger Wright was elected as Franklin PUD Commissioner District 1, in November 2010. Roger was born and raised in Moses Lake, Washington. He obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Portland State University and lived two years in South Africa. Roger has been a Pasco resident for the last 39 years where he has held a variety of engineering and construction related jobs including serving on the Franklin County Irrigation District Board of Directors from 1991-1996 and working for the City of Richland from 1991-1999, the last four years as their City Engineer. He is currently self-employed and owns a local engineering consulting firm. In addition, Roger serves on the Northwest Open Access Network Board and is a member of the Washington State Public Utility Districts Association Telecommunications Committee.
Bill Gordon - District 2
Current Term 1/1/2021 to 12/31/2026
Phone: (509) 521-6400 | Fax: (509) 546-5972
Bill Gordon was elected as Franklin PUD Commissioner District 2, in November 2002. Bill moved to Franklin County in 1980 where he and his brother planted a vineyard along the Snake River, near Levey Park. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Hotel & Restaurant Administration from Washington State University. He brings many years of business experience from working in hotels throughout the U.S., Munich and Johannesburg. Now retired, Bill lives in Pasco and is a former partner in Gordon Brothers Winery and Gordon Brothers Inc. He also farmed with his Dad in St. John, Washington for 5 years. In addition, Bill was previously appointed by Governor Jay Inslee to the Columbia Basin College Board of Trustees, serves on Energy Northwest’s Board of Directors in addition to their Executive Board. He is a member of the American Public Power Association’s Policy Makers Council.
Pedro Torres - District 3
Current Term 1/1/2025 to 12/31/2030
Phone: (509) 975-9857 | Fax: (509) 546-5972
Pedro Torres was elected as Franklin PUD Commissioner District 3, in November 2024. He is a longtime Pasco resident and is currently the owner of a small business in downtown Pasco. Pedro brings his experience in business management and hospital administration, which includes experience managing critical operations with a focus on health and safety. His top priorities are reliability and affordability to ensure all Franklin PUD residents have access to clean, reliable and affordable electric service. He is committed to enhancing community engagement and education in the energy sector. Pedro is a graduate of Washington State University.