Board & Staff
Board Members 2021-2022
- Bart Logue, Chair
City of Spokane - Nathaniel Prior, Vice Chair
Gesa Credit Union - Carly Cortright, Past Chair
City of Spokane - Katie Burton, Treasurer
Lydig Construction - Tami Dillon, Alumni Chair
Skils'kin - Melissa Boland, Northern Quest Resort & Casino
- Randy Bustamante, Itron
- Britt DeTienne, Spokane International Airport
- April Eberhardt, Spokane Public Schools
- Joey Gunning, Greater Spokane Incorporated
- Pia Hallenberg, Content by Pia (owner)
- Carolyn Kadyk, MultiCare Health Foundation
- Doyle Kahabka
- Kimberly Kamel, Witherspoon Kelley
- Jessica Kirk, City of Spokane
- Angela Koker, Avista
- Julie Orchard, Providence
- Brandon Rapez-Betty, Spokane Transit Authority
- Adam Sweet, Eide Bailly
- Chris Wheatley, Numerica
Staff
Executive Director
Jaxon Riley
Email: jriley@leadershipspokane.org
Phone: 509-321-3609
Education & Professional Development: Bachelor of Arts English, University of Washington; Post-graduate study in Secondary Education, Gonzaga University and Master’s Degree Communications and Leadership, Gonzaga University
Volunteer: Junior Achievement, Perry Street Market, Meals on Wheels and the Ronald McDonald House in recent years
Hobbies & Special Interests: Pursuit of various fitness interests, spending time with family, my canine companions and a plethora of creative activities to keep my brain flexible.
Photo Credit: Ari Nordhagen https://www.amenphotography.com
Communications & Marketing Manager
Hannah Pomante
Email: hpomante@leadershipspokane.org
Education & Professional Development: Bachelor of the Two-Dimensional Arts and minors in Art History and Environmental Studies, Whitworth University
Volunteer: Spokane Arts, Terrain, Lake Spokane Elementary, and current Artist-In-Residence at Spokane Art School
Hobbies & Special Interests: Working on public art projects, printmaking, fiber arts, spending time with family and friends and exploring the outdoors.
Office Manager
Charma Belle
Email: leadership@leadershipspokane.org
Phone: 509-321-3639
Education & Professional Development: Over 25 years experience in customer service, accounting, and office management in retail, construction, and medical industries. Educational studies in Business Accounting and Human Services.
Volunteer: Lutheran Community Services Gala, Washington Bassett Rescue, & Girl Scouts in recent years.
Hobbies & Special Interests: Spending time with my children, family road trips, general arts & crafts, scrapbooking, and genealogy.
