Commissioners
Franklin PUD is governed by a three-member commission, with each commissioner representing a specific service district within Franklin County, as outlined on the map linked below. Commissioners are elected to serve six-year terms, with the terms staggered so that one seat is up for election every two years. In addition to their governance responsibilities, commissioners also represent Franklin PUD at various regional and industry organizations.
Roger Wright
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. His commitment to the utility and the wider community is shown by his participation in the Northwest Open Access Network Board, the Washington State Public Utility Districts Association Telecommunications Committee and Energy Northwest’s Participant Review Board. Roger brings a wealth of experience in engineering, construction, and public service to his role as Franklin PUD Commissioner for District 1.
Bill Gordon
Current Term 1/1/2021 to 12/31/2026
Phone: (509) 521-6400 | Fax: (509) 546-5972
Elected Franklin PUD Commissioner for District 2 in November 2002, Bill Gordon has been a Franklin County resident since 1980. A Washington State University graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Hotel & Restaurant Administration, Bill brings extensive business experience from the hotel industry in the U.S. and internationally (Munich, Johannesburg). Now retired and residing in Pasco, he is a former partner in Gordon Brothers Winery and Gordon Brothers Inc. His background also includes five years of farming in St. John, Washington. Bill’s current public service includes appointments by Governor Jay Inslee to the Columbia Basin College Board of Trustees and service on Energy Northwest’s Board of Directors and Executive Board. He is also a member of the American Public Power Association’s Policy Makers Council.
Pedro Torres
Current Term 1/1/2025 to 12/31/2030
Phone: (509) 975-9857 | Fax: (509) 546-5972
Pedro Torres, elected in November 2024 as the Franklin PUD Commissioner for District 3, brings a deep connection to Pasco as a longtime resident and owner of a downtown small business. His professional experience in business management and hospital administration, where he emphasized critical operations and health and safety, shapes his commitment to reliability and affordability for all Franklin PUD residents. Beyond his professional life, Pedro actively contributes to his community by organizing and volunteering for downtown Pasco cleanups through his business, facilitating Cinco de Mayo events, and regularly engaging with students and promoting health awareness in public schools. He also hopes to foster greater understanding of the energy sector. Pedro earned a Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality from Washington State University.