BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF
BEV
MOSS
Board President
Bev is a former teacher and a long-time community volunteer for local nonprofits, including her church. She has taught second and fifth grades and holds a degree in history from Lake Forest College.
LINDSEY
SWINGROVER
Board Member
Lindsey was born and raised in Coeur d’Alene, where she lives with her husband and four kids. After getting her AA at North Idaho College, she attended Biola University, where she obtained a BA in Psychology with a minor in Biblical Studies.
JASON
NYE
Executive Director
Jason moved to Coeur d’Alene in June of 2020, after having been born and raised in the Seattle, WA region. He and his family fell in love with CDA when traveling through in 2018.
TAMMY
SANDOVAL
Marketing/Event/Volunteer Coordinator
Tammy has been in North Idaho most of her life. As a mother of three boys she has been happy to raise her children in such a beautiful environment that’s full of outdoor activity.
SHANE
SOLORZA
Board Secretary
Shane began his professional career in the hospitality industry over 10 years ago, and has a BS in Hospitality Management from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.
JEFF
MESSINGER
Board Member
Jeff is a 36-year veteran of the local hospitality industry. You may know him as the emcee of CDAIDE’s Care Affair and Chef Challenge, or as the friendly face of The Black Rock Marina & Shooters Bar & Grill, where he is the General Manager.
CINDY
ACKLAND
Care Coordinator/Program Assistant
Cindy retired from Farmers Insurance Group in 2017 after
working in their corporate offices as a Director of Operations and
Business Transformation.
ZACH
DIRCKSEN
Outreach Chair
Zach works in restaurant operations for Pita Pit USA. He is native to Coeur d’Alene and has been in and out of the hospitality industry for over 25 years.
ERIKA
GRUBER
Board Member
Erika was born and raised in Coeur d’ Alene. She attended North Idaho College and the University of Idaho. She lives in Coeur d’Alene with her husband and three children.
BRENDA
WAHNER
Care Counselor
Brenda moved to Coeur d' Alene in 2016 to be closer to her daughters and grandsons. Her job history includes hospitality and customer service, with an extensive background in accounting and taxes.