Board & Staff
Board Members 2021-2022
- Bart Logue - Chair, City of Spokane
- Nathaniel Prior - Vice Chair, Gesa Credit Union
- Adam Sweet - Treasurer, Eide Bailly
- Tami Dillon - Alumni Chair, Skils'kin
- Katie Burton, Lydig Construction
- Randy Bustamante, Itron
- Candy Casteal, Northwest Farm Credit Services
- Britt DeTienne, Spokane International Airport
- April Eberhardt, Spokane Public Schools
- Joey Gunning, Greater Spokane Incorporated
- Pia Hallenberg, Content by Pia (owner)
- Doyle Kahabka
- Kimberly Kamel, Witherspoon Kelley
- Angela Koker, Avista
- Julie Orchard, Providence
- Arwen Tomsha, Northern Quest Resort & Casino
- Brandon Rapez-Betty, Spokane Transit Authority
- Becky Sechler Patnoi, Washington Trust Bank
- 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
Community Involvement & Volunteering: Honorary Commander at Fairchild Air Force Base, 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
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.
Community Involvement & Volunteering: 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.
Development & Events Officer
Elizabeth Mills
Email: emills@leadershipspokane.org
Phone: 509-816-6026
Education & Professional Development: Marketing Certification from International Council of Shopping Centers. Over 40 years’ experience in marketing, events, customer service, campaign development, public relations, and connecting people.
Community Involvement & Volunteering: Project Beauty Share, Spokane Humane Society, Friends of the Centennial Trail, and Friends of Manito.
Hobbies & Special Interests: Sewing, needlepoint, crafting, gardening, bonding with my two grandsons and splitting my vacation time between the Oregon Coast and Maui.
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
Community Involvement & Volunteering: Spokane Arts, Terrain, and 2020 Artist-In-Residence at Spokane Art School
Hobbies & Special Interests: Working on art projects, printmaking, fiber arts, spending time with family and exploring the outdoors.
Administrative Intern
Tiffany Abrams
Email: lsintern@leadershipspokane.org
Education & Professional Development: Current Gonzaga student studying Business Administration with a double concentration in Law & Public Policy and Marketing, with a minor in Leadership Studies.
Community Involvement & Volunteering: Comprehensive Leadership Program, Inland Northwest Ronald McDonald House, and various events across the Spokane community.
Hobbies & Special Interests: Singing, film, wakeboarding, traveling, and dirt biking.
