How Tim Elsea Saved Mountain Utility Company

Harbor Properties previously owned two subsidiary companies: Mountain Utility Company and Schweitzer Ski Resort. When Mountain Utility Company failed to remain profitable, Harbor Properties hired Tim Elsea to facilitate the division of these properties into two distinct companies. Under Tim Elsea’s leadership, Mountain Utility Company attained compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and earned regulation from the Idaho Public Utilities Commission. Tim helped Mountain Utility Company become profitable again thanks to his expert supervisory role and the development of several ambitious initiatives to improve the lives of residents in the area.

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