Asst. Secretary-Treasurer
Paul (Joe) Anderson is a fourth-generation farmer and retired certified public accountant. Anderson lives on the family farm near Potlatch, Idaho, which he has farmed for more than 50 years.
A graduate of Potlatch High School, Anderson earned his Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and his Master of Accounting from the University of Idaho.
Anderson is an NRECA Credentialed Cooperative Director and recently earned his NRECA Board Leadership Certificate. He has also participated in director training programs for farmer-owned cooperatives and the National Association of Wheat Growers' director training program.
In addition to serving on the Clearwater Power Board since 2022, Anderson also served on the board for Latah County Grain Growers, a farmer-owned cooperative, for 8 years, and was appointed to the Idaho FSA State Committee for 3 years.
Anderson has previously served on the board of directors of growers organizations at both the state and national levels in the pulse, canola, and wheat Industries. Additionally, he served on the Idaho Pea and Lentil Commission for 6 years and the Idaho Wheat Commission for 12 years. He also served on the advisory committees for research and education for USDA and the University of Idaho.
Anderson serves on the following Clearwater Power committees:
- Audit Committee - Chair
- Safety Committee - Chair
- Grievance Committee
- Clearwater Propane Company Board of Directors, Secretary-Treasurer