Leadership

Erik Puthoff is the Community Development Director for STCU

Doug is a Regional Account Executive for Avista Utilities and enjoys closing deals on the golf courses of the Inland Northwest. Doug also serves as the President of the Spokane Sports Commission. Previously he was the President of the EWU Alumni Association. In addition to his long career serving the Inland Northwest Doug was the first Race Director for the annual Lilac Bloomsday Run.

Steve is the Eastern Washington Region Manager for Sunshine Disposal. He was elected to the Board in 2013. Steve has spent more than 25 years in the Solid Waste Industry where he has developed, managed, operated and constructed municipal solid waster landfills, transfer stations, recycling systems and hauling companies throughout the Inland Empire. Steve also holds a BS in Microbiology from Montana State University. In addition to serving as President of the West Plains Chamber Board, Steve also serves on the Board of Directors of Vera Water & Power and is the Vice President of the Idaho Solid Waste Association.

Christine is the President of Northwest Heating and Cooling which she has owned since 2007. Elected to the Board in 2013 Christine has been serving as the Membership Value Chair and the Board Secretary.