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ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL EVENT

The Journal of Business 25 People of Influence in ‘25 was a huge success, recognizing some of the Inland Northwest’s most influential newsmakers right now. This important event shined a light on people who are shaping our region, and was accompanied by a must read special section in our newspaper.

Highlights from 2025

Our 2025 Honorees

Maisa Abudayha, co-executive director, Feast World Kitchen.

Brooke Baker Spink, chief development officer, Baker Construction & Development Inc.

Becky Barnhart, CEO, Integrus Architecture PS.

David Black, CEO, NAI Black.

Ashley Blake, CEO, Spokane Sports.

Kris Bliesner, CEO, Vega Cloud Inc.

Lisa Brown, mayor, city of Spokane.

Carla Cicero, CEO, Numerica Credit Union.

Indy Dehal, CEO, ALSC Architects PS.

Ezra Eckhardt, CEO, STCU.

Kelly Fukai, incoming CEO, Washington Technology Industry Association.

Lisa Gardner, president, Spokane NAACP.

Melissa Green, managing director, Davenport Hotel Collection.

Jack Heath, CEO, Washington Trust Bank.

Susan Horton, CEO, Wheatland Bank.

Shane Johnson, CEO, CarbonQuest Inc.

Lucas Kjar, owner, Mode Liberty Lake.

Tim Mitrovich, CEO, Ten Capital Wealth Advisors.

Heather Rosentrater, president, Avista Corp.

Kevin Rudeen, owner, Rudeen Development.

Brynn Snyder, CEO, Slate Flosser.

Larry Stone, president, Stone Group of Cos.

Albert Tripp, city manager, city of Airway Heights.

Dr. Katherine Tuttle, executive director of research, Providence INW.

Scott Wetzel, chief development officer, Windermere Real Estate

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Photos from the 2025 Event

Highlights from 2024

Our 2024 Honorees

Barry Baker, president and CEO, Baker Construction & Development Inc.
David Black, CEO, NAI Black
John Bryant, co-owner, No-Li Brewhouse
Stacey Cowles, president, Cowles Co.
Jerry Dicker, founder and president, GVD Hospitality Management Services Inc.
Marty Dickinson, chief marketing officer, STCU
Katie Harnetiaux, president, USL Spokane
Jack Heath, president and chief operating officer, Washington Trust Bank
Steve Helmbrecht, president and CEO, Treasury4 Inc.
John J. Hemmingson, CEO, Lakeside Cos.
Natasha Hill, attorney and editor of The Black Lens
Alex Jackson, chief executive for the Inland Northwest region, MultiCare Health System
Thayne McCulloh, president, Gonzaga University
Darby McLean, CEO, Spiceology Inc.
Charlotte Nemec, CEO, Canopy Credit Union
Juli Norris, owner, Lorèn and Kasa Restaurant & Taphouse
Shelly O'Quinn, CEO, Innovia Foundation
Vange Ocasio Hochheimer, economist, Whitworth University
Heather Rosentrater, president, Avista Corp.
Tom Simpson, CEO, Ignite Northwest
Susan Stacey, chief executive, Providence INW
Gary Stokes, president and general manager, KSPS
Jordan Tampien, co-founder, 4 Degrees Real Estate Inc.
Betsy Wilkerson, Council president, city of Spokane