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
Linn ParishEditorPhone: 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.
Erica BullockReporterPhone: (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.
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.
Dylan HarrisReporterPhone: 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.
Mike McLeanDeputy EditorPhone: 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.
Production
Marc Edwards_Production ManagerPhone: 509.344.1282
About Marc
Production Manager at the Journal of Business.
Abby SmithGraphic DesignerPhone: 509.344.1284
About Abby
Fia tartGraphic DesignerPhone: 509.344.1284
About Fia
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
Kris FaulknerAccount ExecutivePhone: 509.344.1275
About Kris
Brad MurrayAccount ExecutivePhone: 509.344.1273
About Brad
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.
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.
