
BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF

BEV
MOSS
Board President/Events Chair
Bev is a former teacher and a long-time community volunteer for local nonprofits, including her church.
SHANE
SOLORZA
Board Member
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.
CINDY
ACKLAND
Staff - Care Coordinator
Cindy retired from Farmers Insurance Group in 2017 after
working in their corporate offices as a Director of Operations and
Business Transformation.
DOUG
JOHNSON
Board Member
Doug is a restaurant owner who has lived in Coeur d’Alene for over 30 years and has been associated with the hospitality industry for nearly that long.
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.
Anna
Hammons
Marketing & Events Assistant
Anna was born and raised in Coeur d'Alene. She attended Lake City High School and graduated from the University of Idaho with a degree in public relations.
MATT
WEED
Treasurer
Matt is a Certified Portfolio Manager for a local registered investment advisory firm. He was born and raised in Coeur d'Alene and grew up in his family's restaurant business.
REBECCA
GERSHENSON SMITH
Staff - Executive Director
Rebecca has taught English for many years, most recently at Gonzaga University, and has extensive experience in nonprofit development.
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.