Administration
Paul Read
Publisher Phone: 509.344.1262
About Paul
Publisher Paul Read has been with the Journal since its start in early 1986, having spent 25 years as an editor in the newsroom before moving to the administrative end of the business. A lover of wine, woodworking, and the outdoors, Paul is a proud Spokane native.
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JoNelle Opitz
Business Manager Phone: 509.344.1287
About JoNelle
Business Manager JoNelle Opitz handles billing, human resources, budgeting, and day-to-day operations at the Journal of Business. A WSU Cougar alum and fan who enjoys Palouse farm-town living, JoNelle has worked at the Journal since 1996.
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Editorial
Linn Parish
Editor Phone: 509.344.1265
About Linn
Editor Linn Parish has worked for newspapers and magazines since 1996, with the bulk of that time being at the Journal. A Montana boy who has called Spokane home for some time now, Linn likes Northwest trails, Deep South foods, and lead changes in the ninth inning.
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Erica Bullock
Reporter Phone: (509) 344-1263
About Erica
Reporter Erica Bullock has worked at the Journal since 2019 and covers real estate and construction. She is a craft beer enthusiast, who loves to garden and go camping with friends.
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Karina Elias
Reporter Phone: 509.344.1267
About Karina
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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Dylan Harris
Research Coordinator Phone: 509.344.1260
About Dylan
Research Coordinator Dylan Harris has worked at the Journal since 2021. Dylan, who was born and raised in Spokane, enjoys watching sports, cooking, and spending time with his family.
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Mike McLean
Deputy Editor Phone: 509.344.1266
About Mike
Deputy Editor Mike McLean has worked his entire journalism career in the Inland Northwest. Mike, who also lives to reel in fish and crank up music, has worked for the Journal since 2006.
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Production
Marc Edwards
Production Manager Phone: 509.344.1282
About Marc
Marc Edwards is the Production Manager at the Journal of Business.
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