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Retrospective

Kevin Blocker

Remembering Pearson Packaging leader Pam Senske

Former CEO turned company around with culture of care
January 16, 2025
Mike McLean

Pam Senske, former leader of Spokane based Pearson Packaging Systems, instilled a culture that continues to drive the company, people who knew and worked with her say.


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Catching up with: COVID-19 fraud strike force

No slowdown expected in charges, prosecutions as investigations continue
December 5, 2024
Mike McLean

As the Eastern Washington COVID-19 Fraud Strike Force approaches its third year of cracking down on thefts of COVID-relief funding there’s no slowdown to prosecutions in sight.


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Catching up with retired Spokane bank executive Randall Fewel

Former INB CEO enjoys traveling, golf
November 21, 2024
Mike McLean

Randall Fewel, former president and CEO of Inland Northwest Bank, remains in touch with some of his one-time counterparts in the banking industry, but he’s really enjoying being out of the business


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Catching up with Sylvan Learning founder Berry Fowler

Franchise founder is active in business coaching, consulting
November 7, 2024
Mike McLean

Since the Journal last visited with him nearly a decade ago, Berry Fowler, who perhaps is best known as the founder of the Sylvan Learning Centers franchise operation he sold in 1985, remains active with his executive coaching business school and a franchise consultancy.


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Catching up with Steel Structures America

Sternberg brothers build multicompany enterprise in Post Falls
October 24, 2024
Mike McLean

Steel Structures America owners Shawn and Justin Sternberg now have five complementary stand-alone companies based in Post Falls.


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Catching up with serial entrepreneur Fred Brown

Conversational AI skillset is driving new platform for health care arena
October 10, 2024
Mike McLean

Cowboy CEO Fred Brown is back in the saddle with his hands on the reins of another company in the forefront of artificial intelligence technology.


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Tamarack Aerospace thrives following federal exoneration

Winglet maker expects banner year in revenue
September 26, 2024
Mike McLean

Sandpoint, Idaho-based Tamarack Aerospace Group Inc. is on track to log a banner year after recently being exonerated from an incident that challenged its very existence five years ago.


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Catching up with Mountain Gear founder Paul Fish

Film festival, outdoor activities keep former business owner busy
September 12, 2024
Mike McLean

Paul Fish, outdoor recreation and environmental advocate, remains quite busy with his adventures and causes four years after closing Mountain Gear Inc.


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Catching up with data tag company GoToTags

Spokane-based tech company looks to move to larger facility here
August 29, 2024
Mike McLean

GoToTags, the Spokane-based data tag company, is seeing strong growth in annual sales and is looking to move to larger facilities here.


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Catching up with 49 Degrees North Mountain Resort

Ski area sees upgrades under new ownership as residential plans remain uncertain
August 15, 2024
Mike McLean

49 Degrees North Mountain Resort has undergone improvements valued at several million dollars in the five years since it’s ownership changed hands.


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