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Bruce S. Wong Director • Ada County Highway District “Leadership is a privilege, an honor, and an opportunity that must be bounded by the heart of a servant — anything less is not acceptable.” Integrity binds all A clear vision ...

Brent Taylor Executive Director • Wyakin Foundation “I try to focus on four traits to which I’ve committed myself: kindness, authenticity, optimism and knowledge.” Transforming Lives Walking alongside veterans to help them find their path and realize their full potential ...

Tricia Swartling CEO • The Advocates for Survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault “I don’t mess around. I get an idea, get it going and I’m going to get it done.” Finding a way Building nonprofit services in the ...

 Nora J. Carpenter President & CEO • United Way of Treasure Valley “When people say, ‘I’ll help,’ things change. My hope is that every single person will find it in them to say, ‘I’ll help.’” Joyful opportunities Uniting community and ...

Paris Cole CEO • Truckstop.com “I believe philosophically that whatever you do, you need to do your very best.” Playing to Win Hire the best people and give them freedom to succeed Paris Cole believes people flourish when given the ...

David L. Duro Executive Director • Treasure Valley Family YMCA “I know that I am very seldom the smartest person in the room, and so I really rely on people around me, which is our leadership team and our staff.” ...

Charlene Maher President & CEO • Blue Cross of Idaho “I have never been afraid to push boundaries, and having a clear sense of purpose allows me to make a greater impact.” Challenging the status quo Finding innovative ways to ...

Troy McClain CEO • Tovuti “Most folk don’t come from a walk of life that has given them everything, so it resonated when I shared my story and the struggles I had to overcome. That’s a vision they can relate ...

Nick Schlekeway Founder & CEO • Amherst Madison “What fills me up as a leader is being able to help them get to their goals. I love it when people tell me I can’t do something. There’s no faster way ...

Over eight years nearly 60 CEOs, company presidents, nonprofit executive directors and government leaders have been honored through Idaho Business Review’s CEO of Influence awards program. This year, nominations came in from all corners of the state. Dozens completed detailed ...