The Journal Team
Administration
Paul ReadPublisherPhone: 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.
JoNelle OpitzBusiness ManagerPhone: 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.
Editorial
Erica BullockEditorPhone: 509.344.1263
About Erica
Editor Erica Bullock joined the Journal as a news assistant in 2019 following her graduation from Eastern Washington University. As a reporter, the Spokane native covered real estate and construction for four years before being promoted to editor. When not in the newsroom, you can find her gardening, camping, or checking out local craft breweries.
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Dylan HarrisDeputy EditorPhone: 509.344.1260
About Dylan
Deputy Editor Dylan Harris has worked at the Journal since 2021. Born and raised in Spokane, the EWU alum enjoys hiking with his dogs and spending time with his family.
Karina EliasReporterPhone: 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.
Ethan PackReporterPhone: 509.344.1265
About Ethan
Reporter Ethan Pack has covered the real estate and construction industry since joining the Journal in 2025. He attended Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, and is a southern Utah native. When he's not writing, Ethan can be found watching movies with his wife, running, playing video games with friends, and practicing photography.
Matt StephensReporterPhone: 509.344.1264
About Matt
Reporter Matt Stephens has worked at the Journal since 2026. He enjoys connecting with and highlighting small businesses and writing stories that help people celebrate each other. He is a graduate of West Virginia University at Parkersburg, and moved to the Spokane area in 2014. When he is not at work he can be found running his own photography business, hiking regional trails, and hanging out with his four dogs.
Faythe Lloyd
Research CoordinatorPhone: 509.344.1266
About Faythe
Research coordinator Faythe Lloyd joined the Journal in 2026 after graduating from Linfield University, in Oregon, and returning to her hometown of Spokane. In her free time, she enjoys playing video games, Dungeons & Dragons, and writing about her favorite movies and shows.
Production
Marc Edwards_Production ManagerPhone: 509.344.1282
Abby SmithGraphic DesignerPhone: 509.344.1284
Lily SidorenkoGraphic DesignerPhone: 509.344.1283
Sales
Dana CunninghamAccount ExecutivePhone: 509.344.1272
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.
Jeff FaulknerAccount ExecutivePhone: 509.344.1277
About Jeff
Bandon WareAccount ExecutivePhone: 509.344.1264
About Brandon
Account Executive Brandon Ware has worked at the Journal since 2026.
Kelley WilcoxAccount ExecutivePhone: 509.344.1276
About Kelley
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.
Jennifer ZurliniClassified AdvertisingPhone: 509.344.1279
About Jennifer
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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