Outstanding Leadership, Support and Commitment!

Commute Smart Northwest works with over 100 employers in Spokane County to promote and encourage employees to use commute options including riding the bus, carpooling, STA Ridesharing, walking, bicycling, and working from home. With nearly 36 percent of employees participating, nearly 850,000 weekly miles are not driven on our roads resulting in a reduction of over 785,000 tons of air pollution not being emitted into our air. The following Champion Business Leaders were honored in 2024 for their exceptional efforts to make their Commute Smart programs a success at their worksites.

2024 Champion Business Leaders
Champion Business Leaders
	Champion Business Leader Dr. Shari McMahan Dr. Shari McMahan is the President at Eastern Washington University. She believes the Commute Smart program at Eastern Washington University aligns with their commitment to sustainability. Click to read more about Dr. Shari!
	Champion Business Leader Ron Walker Ron Walker is the District Manager for WA State DSHS – Division of Child Support. As a state agency, they offer a strong teleworking program, which makes them a competitive employer of choice. Click to read more about Ron!
	Champion Business Leader Mary Cooper Mary Cooper, Program Manager for WA State DSHS - Division of Child Support (recently retired) has been a longtime supporter of their Commute Smart program. Click to learn more about Mary.
	Champion Business Leader Matt Albright Matt Albright is the Executive Director of Service Lines for Providence Urban Campuses. He is also the Executive Director for their Commute Smart Program. Click to learn more about Matt!
	Champion Business Leader Ron Haynes Ron Haynes is the Superintendent for Airway Heights Corrections Center and has been a longtime supporter of their Commute Smart program. Click to learn more about Ron!
2023 Champion Business Leaders
	Champion Business Leader Karl Kolb Karl Kolb is the Spokane Office Managing Principal for Coffman Engineers. Karl has been a long-time supporter of CTR. Click to read more about Karl!
	Champion Business Leader Lindsey Skinfill Lindsey Skinfill, Senior Vice President, People Potential fo Numerica Credit Union, Understands how a Commute Smart program can have a positive impact. Click to read more about Lindsey!
	Champion Business Leader Kristen Nester Kristen Nester is the 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron Installation Management Flight Chief for Fairchilc Air Force Base and has supported the Commute Smart prgram for the last 25 years. Click to learn more about Kristen!
	Champion Business Leader Michael Herzog Michael Herzog is the Director of the Program Management Office for Itron, Inc. Click to Learn more about Michael!