Rising Stars
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Save the Date
September 10, 2026
Barrister Winery
5:30 - 7:00pm (doors open at 5pm)
This annual event recognizes young professionals in Spokane's business community.
Our 2026 Rising Stars
Summerlyn Feckner | owner | Ginger Designs
Andrew Hite | CEO | CDL PowerSuite
Rose Honey | educator | West Valley High School
Tyler Kavanaugh | associate and project architect | ALSC Architects
Peter Joseph Mahoney | wellness services director | Marimn Health
Devin Mecham | commercial sales manager | NAI Black
Corrina Kelsey | vice president of advancement | Gonzaga Preparatory School
Hannah Kimball | attorney | Malek + Malek
Kristopher Pockell | co-founder | Elixir Sauce Co.
Victoria Zsa Zsa Seebeck | project manager | Consertus Inc.
Thank you for helping us celebrate this annual event as we recognized
young professionals in Spokane's business community.
Our 2025 Rising Stars
Anna Alsept | director of sports management | Spokane Sports
Nicole Bishop | philanthropy manager, SNAP, and director, Spokane Public Schools
James Connelly | CEO | Impact Laboratories
Matthew Danielson | executive director | Spokane Pride
Lucas Desgrosellier | CEO | GhoulzTube LLC
Joey Gunning | director of economic development | Greater Spokane Incorporated
Sonja Jensen | Washington state president | AgWest Farm Credit
Melissa Koontz | senior vice president, employee benefits | Alliant Insurance Services
Micaela Kostecka | director of marketing | Kiemle Hagood
Brian Washburn | regional administrator | Praxis Health
Guest Speaker
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Brandon Rapez-Betty |
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2025 Presenting Sponsor:
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Our 2024 Rising Stars
Doug Forkner | Strategic Investment Business Partner | Avista Corp
Korianne Jackson | Regional Portfolio Manager | Douglass Properties
Tate Kelly | Vice President of Corporate Partnerships | USL Spokane
Trace Miller | Co-founder of Konala LLC Restaurant Franchise
Emily Moline Meyer | Chief Engagement Manager | Bernardo Wills architecture firm.
Lauren Murray | Market Executive | Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
April O'Hair | Vice President of Human Resources | Numerica Credit Union
Abigail Palacios | Founder and Owner | Chicana Esthetics LLC
Demetrius Palmer | Vice President of Community Outreach and Engagement | Excelsior Wellness
Erin Peterson | Publisher | Trending Northwest magazine
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Jordan Allen
Co-founder of BuyWander
2024 Sponsors
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Past Honorees
2023 Honorees
Nico Archer | Partner | DH
Ryan Arnold | Vice President of Investments and Partnerships | My Green Lab
Cola Boyer | Kalispel Leadership Academy Administrator | Kalispel Tribe of Indians
Stephaine Courtney | Executive Director | The Learning Project Network
Jessica Garza | Founder | Market in the Mountains
Matt Meyer | Director of Entertainment | Spokane Public Facilities District
Nichole Mischke | Founder | Uncovered
Dr. Oladunni Oluwoye | Assistant Professor | WSU Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine
Tony Reed | Senior Director of Innovations & Partnerships | Spiceology
Brandon Rose | Branch Manager | Washington Trust Bank
2022 Honorees
Jessica Atkinson | CEO | Sweet Frostings
Justin Botejue | Physician Relations Liaison | Shriner’s Children’s Spokane
Heather Hamlin | Executive Director | Women Helping Women Fund
Drew Henry | CEO | Revival Tea Co
Cally King | Director of Marketing | Hagadone Marine Group
Amanda Landreth | Director of Lending Administration | STCU
Tim Ledford | CEO | Safeguard Equipment Inc.
Derek Taylor | CEO | Sports Scope.
Chad White | Owner | CW Hospitality Group
Latrice Williams | Realtor | Realty One Group Eclipse
