Business Division Advisory Committees

Mission Statement

The Advisory Committee will work with the Business Division to develop and implement goals and objectives  to enhance students' knowledge and increase their competence and employability in the rapidly changing business world.  They will participate in curriculum and faculty development as well as identify employer and community needs and internship opportunities.  The members will serve as a vital connection between the Division and the business community.

Lewiston Advisory Committee

Derek Bruce, Ins. Producer, Troy Insurance

Becca Dugger, Presnell Gage, PLLC

Jenny George, General Manager, Asotin County PTBA

Charity Goodell, HR Generalist, Tri-State Memorial Hospital

Debbie Goodwin, Professor Emeritus, LC State

Karen Kaufman, CPA, Partner, Merrill Kaufman, PLLC

Jamie Olson, Director of Lending, Oweesta Corporation, Headquarter

John Potter, DECA, Lewiston High School

Gina Rinehart, VP & Relationship Manager III, Banner Bank

Dodd Snodgrass, CEDA Executive Director, Clearwater Economic Development Assoc.

Bob Thorson, Director, Lewis-Clark Valley Loggers

Coeur d'Alene Advisory Committee

Brian Barker, Northwestern Mutual

Christina Barton, JD, LLM, Professor & Business Co-Chair, North Idaho College

Josh Buck, Owner, Buck Knives

Kenny Dodge, Blue Zone Marketing

Anne Hagman, Employee Benefits Strategist, Murray Group

Eva Hernandez, Director HR & People Operations, Kootenai Health

Bob Quant, Chair, CTE Programs, North Idaho College

Mike Schaffer, Tax Services Manager, Magnuson McHugh & Company

Brian Shull, Owner/Managing Member, Alpine Summit, CPA

Computer Science Advisory Committee

Emily Chamberlin, Gritman Medical Center

Ross Dallaire, Addium

Tim Herbert, Freelance Web Developer

Colby Kauffman, Schweitzer Engineering Labs

Elisa Lowenstein, College of Western Idaho

Chris Sargeant, Schweitzer Engineering Labs

Ethan Simpson, Schweitzer Engineering Labs