ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL EVENT

We look forward to seeing you next year at the 25 Influencers in '25 event!

The Journal of Business 24 People of Influence in ‘24 is an annual recognition of some of the Inland Northwest’s most influential newsmakers right now. This important event shines a light on people who are shaping our region, and accompanies a must read special section in our newspaper. 

Highlights from 2024

Our 2024 Honorees

Barry Baker, president and CEO, Baker Construction & Development Inc.
David Black, CEO, NAI Black
John Bryant, co-owner, No-Li Brewhouse
Stacey Cowles, president, Cowles Co.
Jerry Dicker, founder and president, GVD Hospitality Management Services Inc.
Marty Dickinson, chief marketing officer, STCU
Katie Harnetiaux, president, USL Spokane
Jack Heath, president and chief operating officer, Washington Trust Bank
Steve Helmbrecht, president and CEO, Treasury4 Inc.
John J. Hemmingson, CEO, Lakeside Cos.
Natasha Hill, attorney and editor of The Black Lens
Alex Jackson, chief executive for the Inland Northwest region, MultiCare Health System
Thayne McCulloh, president, Gonzaga University
Darby McLean, CEO, Spiceology Inc.
Charlotte Nemec, CEO, Canopy Credit Union
Juli Norris, owner, Lorèn and Kasa Restaurant & Taphouse
Shelly O'Quinn, CEO, Innovia Foundation
Vange Ocasio Hochheimer, economist, Whitworth University
Heather Rosentrater, president, Avista Corp.
Tom Simpson, CEO, Ignite Northwest
Susan Stacey, chief executive, Providence INW
Gary Stokes, president and general manager, KSPS
Jordan Tampien, co-founder, 4 Degrees Real Estate Inc.
Betsy Wilkerson, Council president, city of Spokane

2024 Supplement