Champion Business Leader

Shari Yamane, Inland Imaging Business Associates

Shari Yamane is the Chief Human Resources Officer for Inland Imaging Business Associates. She feels the Commute Smart program is all about meeting their people where they are. Through teleworking, flexible schedules, and free bus passes, they give their team the freedom to choose what works best for their lives—whether that's helping the environment or finding a better work-life balance.

Shari also believes that their Commute Smart program aligns with their value of 'Doing the Right Thing.' By taking cars off the road, they improve air quality and public health in Spokane County. It’s a simple, low-cost way to support regional goals while building a culture where employees feel supported and empowered.

Shari Yamane leads by example, teleworking between four and seven days per month. By doing so, she demonstrates that Commute Smart options are viable for every level of the organization, including executive leadership. Eliminating her 60-minute commute significantly reduces her stress and allows her to remain focused and energized from start to finish.