New Hires & Promotions

Eastern Washington University has hired Cola Boyer as director of tribal relations. Boyer previously worked for Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel as the training program manager. She served on the EWU Alumni Association Board of Directors for the past two years.

Coeur d'Alene-based law firm Smith + Malek has hired Michael Gunning as an attorney. Gunning is a graduate of Gonzaga University School of Law and specializes in estate planning.

Spokane-based Exit Real Estate Professionals has hired Latisha Morris as a broker. Morris previously worked for Seattle-based John L. Scott Real Estate.

Spokane Club has hired Derek Intinarelli as its general manager. Intinarelli previously worked for Bonita Springs, Florida-based Troon and Bonita National Golf & Country Club and has over two decades of experience in private club management. 

Spokane-based Kiemle Hagood has hired Colin Conway as its director of commercial property management. Conway is an entrepreneur with extensive experience in property management, brokerage, and real estate investing.

Gurnee, Illinois–based BrightStar Care has hired Jackson Williams as its director of business development at its North Spokane location. Williams brings over 17 years of experience in senior care services.

Spokane-based design company Contract Design has hired Tori Nelson as an account manager at its Spokane office. Nelson previously worked for Contract Design’s Missoula office in project design and account management.

Awards and Designations

Numerica Credit Union President and CEO Carla Cicero was recognized as a finalist at the Credit Union Times Luminaries Awards in the Credit Union Leadership CEO $4 Billion and Higher category. Cicero was honored for her leadership and commitment to fostering growth, community impact, and advancing innovation at Numerica.

The Legal Services Corp., an publicly funded nonprofit established by Congress in 1974, has awarded Northwest Justice Project a $61,435 Technology Initiative Grant. Northwest Justice Project is Washington’s largest publicly funded legal aid program, with an office in Spokane and others throughout Washington state. The grant will be used to increase access to legal assistance for vulnerable populations in Washington.

MultiCare Health System’s Community Partnership Fund has awarded $800,000 to nonprofit organizations throughout Washington state focused on addressing the most critical health needs in its communities. The fund supports organizations in the Puget Sound, Inland Northwest, and Yakima Valley regions that provide care, services, and resources that strengthen the health and well-being of communities. Spokane recipients include Catholic Charities of Eastern Washington, Family Promise, The Salvation Army, Vanessa Behan, and Hispanic Business Professional Association.