"The hands-on case studies from the guest CEOs provided a real-world context for applying the best examples of leadership and leadership skills." -Teresa Eckard, 2012 ELP Cohort; Director of Planning and Engineering, Spokane International Airport.

"I participated in the Emerging Leaders Program to learn how to be a better manager; instead, through the experience and insight from various industry experts, I learned what it means to be a great leader." -Elizabeth Andrews, 2012 ELP Cohort; Manager of Revenue Requirements, Avista.

Cohorts & Participants

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2013-2014 Cohort List: to be announced!

2012-2013 Cohort List

  • Carolyn Turner, Hecla Mining Company
  • Stefanie Robinson, Horizon Credit Union
  • Jamie Gebhardt, Jubilant Hollister Stier
  • Kelly Magalsky, Avista Utilities
  • Tomson Spink, Gonzaga University
  • Catherine Bryan, Avista Utilities
  • Tim Graybeal, Integrus Architecture

2011-2012 Cohort List
  • Jon Visintainer, MW Consulting Engineers
  • Shannon Forrest, Integrus Architecture
  • Shannon Brown, Jubilant Hollister Stier
  • Teresa Eckard, Spokane International Airport
  • Sarah Everitt, Gonzaga University
  • Anvita Mishra, Hecla Mining
  • Kathy Conway, Horizon Credit Union
  • Liz Andrews, Avista Utilities
2010-2011 Cohort List

  • Jason Heidt, Hecla Mining Company
  • Amber Berger, Horizon Credit Union
  • Barbara Berglund, Jubilant Hollister Stier
  • Gudu Fisher, Avista Utilities
  • Tomson Spink, Gonzaga University
  • Chris Schlothauer, Avista Utilities
  • Becky Barnhart, Integrus Architecture
  • Steve Lee, Rosauers Supermarkets
  • Mark Brower, CH2M Hill
2009-2010 Cohort List
  • Joe Foote, CH2M Hill
  • Betty Lethcoe, Horizon Credit Union
  • Mike Lippis, Northwest Engineering
  • Jody Morehouse, Avista Utilities
  • Preston Potratz, Integrus Architecture
  • Linda Kendon, Jubilant Hollister-Stier
  • Sandy Scanlon, Hecla Mining
2008-2009 Cohort List
  • Mike Broemeling, Avista Utilities
  • Molly Paridon, Jubilant Hollister-Stier
  • Jodie Olson, Horizon Credit Union
  • Blaine French, Shell North America
  • Mike Winger, URM Stores
  • Amy Knapton, Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery
2007-2008 Cohort List
  • Mike Clary, Hecla Mining
  • Charlie Crowley, IEDS
  • Brad Larson, Jubilant Hollister-Stier
  • Dave Ruff, Coffman Engineering
  • Brandon Spackman, Baker Construction
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