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Paul Read

Paul Read Publisher Phone: 509.344.1262

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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

JoNelle Opitz Business Manager Phone: 509.344.1287

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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

Linn Parish Editor Phone: 509.344.1265

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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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Kevin Blocker

Kevin Blocker Reporter Phone: 509.344.1267

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Erica Bullock

Erica Bullock Research Coordinator Phone: (509) 344-1260

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Research coordinator Erica Bullock loves road trips to New Mexico to visit family. She is a craft beer enthusiast, loves to garden and go camping with friends.

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Mike McLean

Mike McLean Deputy Editor Phone: 509.344.1266

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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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Natasha Nellis

Natasha Nellis Reporter Phone: 509.344.1263

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Reporter Natasha Nellis joined the Journal in May 2018 and covers real estate and construction. Natasha is an avid reader and loves taking photos, traveling, and learning new languages.

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Virginia Thomas

Virginia Thomas Reporter Phone: 509.344.1264

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Reporter Virginia Thomas has worked at the Journal since 2017 and covers the banking and finance industries. As a reporter, she loves learning about Spokane's many growing industries. She enjoys travelling with her husband, snuggling with her cats, and cross stitching.

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Production

Marc Edwards

Marc Edwards Production Manager Phone: 509.344.1282

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Marc Edwards is the Production Manager at the Journal of Business.

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Rebecca Caligan

Rebecca Caligan Graphic Designer Phone: 509.344.1284

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Graphic Designer Rebecca Caligan started working at the Journal in 2019. She is a graduate of the University of Washington’s Interactive Media Design program, who also enjoys drawing and taking photos in her spare time.

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Samantha Lindquist

Samantha Lindquist Graphic Designer Phone: 509.344.1283

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Graphic Designer Samantha Lindquist joined the Journal in 2018. She is a graduate of the Spokane Falls Community College graphic design program.

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Sales

Dana Cunningham

Dana Cunningham Account Executive Phone: 509.344.1272

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About Dana

Account Executive Dana Cunningham serves advertising accounts in Kootenai County and handles construction building spreads. A Journal employee since 2011, Dana enjoys sailing at Coeur d’ Alene Lake and helping nonprofit groups.

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Carol Haskell

Carol Haskell Account Executive Phone: 509.344.1275

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About Carol

Account Executive Carol Haskell has worked at the Journal of Business since 1992. A wine enthusiast with a special affection for exquisite red wines, Carol also enjoys a second home on Priest River.

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Brad Murray

Brad Murray Account Executive Phone: 509.344.1273

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Account Executive Brad Murray has worked in display advertising at the Journal of Business for more than 20 years. Brad enjoys hiking, fly fishing, walking, and biking in many of the awesome places we have right here in our region.

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Harlan Shellabarger

Harlan Shellabarger Account Executive Phone: 509.344.1277

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Account Executive Harlan Shellabarger has spent his entire career in sales. A Spokane native and lifelong resident, Harlan calls golf his passion and obsession.

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Kelley Wilcox

Kelley Wilcox Account Executive Phone: 509.344.1276

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Account Executive Kelley Wilcox has worked at the Journal of Business since 2006 and been involved in the radio and print businesses for more than 20 years.

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Jennifer Zurlini

Jennifer Zurlini Classified Advertising Phone: 509.344.1279

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Classified Advertising Representative Jennifer Zurlini has worked for over 20 years in advertising and at newspapers, including the Santa Barbara News-Press and The Spokesman-Review. An oil painter, Jennifer has been with the Journal since 2013.

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