STAFF
Our dedicated team works every day on behalf of our community and Board of Trustees to lead transformative business and community initiatives to build a robust regional economy.
Executive
Alisha Benson
- Chief Executive Officer
- (509) 321-3608
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Cathy Wells
- Executive Assistant
- (509) 321-3610
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Finance & Administration
Katie Richardson
- VP, Finance & Administration
- (509) 321-3613
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Anita Medina
- Accountant
- (509) 321-3618
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Communications & Marketing
Yolanda Pagaduan
- Director, Communications & Marketing
- (509) 321-3632
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Tamika Williams
- Creative Marketing Manager
- (509) 321-3636
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Maria Vandervert
- Communications & Marketing Manager
- (509) 321-3629
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Dane Frobe
- Communications & Marketing Coordinator
- (509) 321-3642
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Leona Perry
- Events & Program Manager
- (509) 321-3643
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Economic Development
Gary Ballew
- VP, Economic Development
- (509) 321-3634
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Stacia Rasmussen
- Life Sciences Spokane Business Development Manager
- (509) 321-3637
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Joey Gunning
- Strategic Growth Manager
- (509) 321-3617
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Aleesha Roedel
- Government Contracting Assistance Specialist
- (509) 321-3646
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Education & Talent
Dr. Christi Harter
- VP, Education & Talent
- (509) 321-3606
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Cassidy Peterson
- Career Connected Learning Manager
- (509) 321-3621
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Resource Development
Lisa Poplawski Lewis
- VP, Resource Development
- (509) 321-3619
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Debra Whitehead
- Business Development Manager
- (509) 321-3631
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Rachel Holland
- Data and Resource Development Specialist
- (509) 321-3630
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AgriBusiness
Melisa Paul
- Director, Agribusiness & Ag Expo
- (509) 321-3633
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Public Policy
Jake Mayson
- Director, Public Policy
- (509) 321-3625
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