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Karina Elias

Karina Elias

Reporter Karina Elias covers the banking and finance industry. A California native, she attended the University of California at Santa Barbara. Karina loves salsa dancing, traveling, baking, cuddling with her dog, and writing creative fiction and non-fiction.  

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Treasury4 moves up in Wonder Building

Fintech startup triples space, takes entire third floor of North Bank structure
April 11, 2024
Karina Elias

Fintech startup Treasury4 Inc. is expanding its office space to the third floor of the Wonder Building on Spokane's North Bank. 



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Parting Thoughts: Kevin Person, CEO of Wagstaff Inc.

April 11, 2024
Karina Elias

Kevin Person retired from his 13-year post as CEO of Wagstaff Inc. The Journal caught up with him before he set off an a cross-country retirement road trip. 


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South Hill Village focuses on maintenance-free living

Facility's memory care program is highly rated
April 11, 2024
Karina Elias

South Hill Village has just undergone a $10 million renovation that has given the 160-unit facility a fresh coat of paint, new floors, upgraded light fixtures, and new furnishings throughout the campus.


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Washington Trust names new CEO

Heath becomes first person outside of Stanton family to lead 122-year-old company
April 8, 2024
Karina Elias

W.T.B. Financial Corporation, the holding company for Spokane-based Washington Trust Bank, has changed its leadership structure with four key transitions and promotions within the financial institution’s executive leadership team. 


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Wagstaff Inc. announces CEO transition

Steve Anderson to take helm at Valley company as Kevin Person retires
March 28, 2024
Karina Elias

Wagstaff Inc. has announced Steve Anderson will take over as CEO effective April 1, succeeding Kevin Person who has led the company for 13 years. 


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Mercer Mass Timber launches construction services

Division offers guidance on installation phase
March 28, 2024
Karina Elias

Seeing a need in the market to educate construction workers on the installation of mass timber projects, Mercer Mass Timber has launched a construction services division. 


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Meet & Greet: Tim Cassels, Chief Financial Officer, State Bank Northwest

March 28, 2024
Karina Elias

State Bank Northwest has appointed Tim Cassels, a 30-year veteran of the financial industry, as its newest chief financial officer. 


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Gonzaga University School of Law increases enrollment

School works to grow rural-attorney pipeline
March 28, 2024
Karina Elias

Gonzaga University School of Law has increased its enrollment over the last six years and launched efforts to create a pipeline of homegrown attorneys to rural communities in Washington state. 


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Freeform works to make the office commute worthy

Workplace design focuses on making place to collaborate, connect
March 28, 2024
Karina Elias

Commercial design company Freeform helps businesses lean into new design trends to help draw employees back into the office.



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Avista Stadium improvements on track to meet MLB deadline

Three projects to be done prior to Spokane Indians' April 5 home opener game
March 28, 2024
Karina Elias

Three major renovations are set to be completed at Avista Stadium before Spokane Opening Day for Spokane Indians Baseball Club.


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