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James Torgerson
Chairman at
PORTLAND GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
Net worth: 1 M $ as of 31/05/2026
Profile
James P. Torgerson is a businessperson who has been at the helm of 13 different companies. Currently, he occupies the position of Chairman for Connecticut Energy Corp., Chairman at Connecticut Natural Gas Corp., Chairman of Berkshire Energy Resources and Chairman of The Southern Connecticut Gas Co. He is also Chairman for Regional Economic Xcelleration and Member of The Business Council of Fairfield County and on the board of 9 other companies. Mr. Torgerson previously held the position of Director at American Gas Association, Chairman for Connecticut Business & Industry Association, Chairman of Connecticut Institute For The 21st Century, Member of Electricity Subsector Coordinating Council, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer for The United Illuminating Co., Chairman of CTG Resources, Inc., President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at UIL Holdings Corp., Chief Executive Officer & Director at Avangrid, Inc., Chief Financial Officer of Washington Energy Co., Chief Financial Officer of Puget Sound Energy, Inc., Vice President-Development at Diamond Shamrock Corp. and President & Chief Executive Officer of Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. Mr. Torgerson received an undergraduate degree from Cleveland State University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23/02/2026 | 20,446 ( 0.02% ) | 1 M $ | 31/05/2026 |
James Torgerson active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| PORTLAND GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY | Chairman | - |
Connecticut Natural Gas Corp.
 Connecticut Natural Gas Corp. Gas DistributorsUtilities Provides natural gas distribution services | Chairman | - |
Yale-New Haven Hospital, Inc.
 Yale-New Haven Hospital, Inc. Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Provides health care services and medical courses | Director/Board Member | - |
Yale New Haven Health Services Corp.
 Yale New Haven Health Services Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides nonprofit healthcare, primary care and neurology services | Director/Board Member | - |
Catholic Cemeteries Association
 Catholic Cemeteries Association Real Estate DevelopmentFinance The Catholic Cemeteries Association is there for the needs of individuals in preparation for and at the time of and following the death of a loved one. The company provides services extending into the areas of liturgy, prayer, comfort, support, grief, and evangelization. The company is based in Cleveland, OH. | Director/Board Member | - |
Archdiocese of Hartford
 Archdiocese of Hartford Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as religious organization | Director/Board Member | - |
The Business Council of Fairfield County
 The Business Council of Fairfield County Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as non-profit organization of board of directors | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Berkshire Energy Resources
 Berkshire Energy Resources Gas DistributorsUtilities Distributes natural gas in western Massachusetts | Chairman | - |
The Southern Connecticut Gas Co.
 The Southern Connecticut Gas Co. Gas DistributorsUtilities Distributes natural gas | Chairman | - |
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Former positions of James Torgerson
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Training of James Torgerson
Experiences
Positions held
Active
Inactive
Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
58
1st degree connections
31
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 31 |
|---|---|
Connecticut Energy Corp.
 Connecticut Energy Corp. Gas DistributorsUtilities Distributes natural gas | Utilities |
Connecticut Natural Gas Corp.
Connecticut Natural Gas Corp. Gas DistributorsUtilities Provides natural gas distribution services | Utilities |
The United Illuminating Co.
 The United Illuminating Co. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Operates as an electric distribution company | Utilities |
Washington Energy Co.
 Washington Energy Co. Gas DistributorsUtilities Natural gas supplier | Utilities |
CTG Resources, Inc.
 CTG Resources, Inc. Gas DistributorsUtilities Supplies natural gas at retail | Utilities |
Berkshire Energy Resources
Berkshire Energy Resources Gas DistributorsUtilities Distributes natural gas in western Massachusetts | Utilities |
UIL Holdings Corp.
 UIL Holdings Corp. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Engages in the business of transmission and delivery of electricity and natural gas | Utilities |
Puget Sound Energy, Inc.
 Puget Sound Energy, Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Generates and supplies solar, wind & hydroelectric power | Utilities |
Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc.
 Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Provides electricity transmission and distribution services | 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 |
Cleveland State University
 Cleveland State University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The Southern Connecticut Gas Co.
The Southern Connecticut Gas Co. Gas DistributorsUtilities Distributes natural gas | Utilities |
The Berkshire Gas Co.
 The Berkshire Gas Co. Gas DistributorsUtilities Distributes and sells natural gas | Utilities |
Yale New Haven Health Services Corp.
Yale New Haven Health Services Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides nonprofit healthcare, primary care and neurology services | Commercial Services |
Yale-New Haven Hospital, Inc.
Yale-New Haven Hospital, Inc. Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Provides health care services and medical courses | Health Services |
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 |
American Gas Association
 American Gas Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a gas association | Commercial Services |
Connecticut Business & Industry Association
 Connecticut Business & Industry Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a non profit organization that provides commercial support services | Commercial Services |
Regional Growth Partnership
 Regional Growth Partnership Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides economic development services | Commercial Services |
St. Raphael's Healthcare System | |
The Business Council of Fairfield County
The Business Council of Fairfield County Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as non-profit organization of board of directors | Commercial Services |
Diamond Shamrock Corp.
 Diamond Shamrock Corp. Chemicals: Major DiversifiedProcess Industries Manufactures and supplies chemical products | Process Industries |
Regional Economic Xcelleration | |
Foundation For The Advancement of Catholic Schools | |
Connecticut Institute For The 21st Century
 Connecticut Institute For The 21st Century Connecticut Institute For The 21st Century is a private company based in Rocky Hill, CT. | |
Catholic Cemeteries Association
Catholic Cemeteries Association Real Estate DevelopmentFinance The Catholic Cemeteries Association is there for the needs of individuals in preparation for and at the time of and following the death of a loved one. The company provides services extending into the areas of liturgy, prayer, comfort, support, grief, and evangelization. The company is based in Cleveland, OH. | Finance |
Archdiocese of Hartford
Archdiocese of Hartford Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as religious organization | Commercial Services |
Avangrid, Inc.
 Avangrid, Inc. Alternative Power GenerationUtilities Owns and operates electric & natural gas utilities | Utilities |
Electricity Subsector Coordinating Council | |
Rice Acquisition Corp.
 Rice Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company | Finance |
Archaea Energy, Inc.
 Archaea Energy, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates facilities that turn waste emissions into RNG and renewable electricity to help reduce carbon footprints | Commercial Services |
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