Tom Mortell, head of Hawley Troxell’s health law group, has represented Idaho hospitals for over 20 years with a particular focus on rural areas. He calls rural hospitals “the backbones of their communities,” noting that they are often the town’s largest employer. ...
Read More »A word with Wayne Hammon, Idaho AGC CEO
Two decades ago, The Idaho Associated General Contractors offered a full range of apprenticeship opportunities – from heavy equipment operator to general laborer and several trades in between. But during the Great Recession, these efforts were mothballed. With the amazing growth ...
Read More »A word with Tara Malek, owner at Smith + Malek, PLLC
Historically, a strong family life has been a liability in the demanding legal field, where billable hours are often the mark of success. Not at Smith + Malek. The Idaho firm prioritizes work-life balance with measures like flexible schedules, a ...
Read More »A word with Paula Benson, Preservation Idaho board president
Editor’s note: This Q and A also appears in the next edition of Square Feet on education facilities, which publishes on April 12. Beyond their core educational mission, schools also serve as essential neighborhood hubs that reflect the needs of ...
Read More »A word with Natalie Lemas Hernandez, CEO of Commercial Northwest Property Management
For Natalie Lemas Hernandez, success has been all about mindset — fostering an attitude focused on collaboration, openness and individual strengths. The 31-year-old CEO of Commercial Northwest Property Management said she saw the value of her business double in less than 24 ...
Read More »A word with Dan Scott, Shore Lodge and Whitetail Club president and general manager
An Idaho native, Dan Scott and his family have called McCall a second home for generations. In 2010, he assumed the role of president and general manager of Whitetail Club as well as Shore Lodge, the iconic 77-suite lakeside resort ...
Read More »A word with Jessi Roberts, founder and CEO of Cheekys brand
“Rags to riches” may be a cliché, but for Jessi Roberts, it rings true. The founder and CEO of Cheekys has come a long way from a tough childhood in Texas — where she and her mother, an exotic dancer, sometimes ...
Read More »A word with Dr. Susan Kim, Primary Health physician director of Pediatric Urgent Care 
Twenty-five years ago, Dr. Susan Kim relocated to Idaho from her native Pennsylvania. Since then, she has played a major role in pediatrics across the Treasure Valley, serving as medical director of pediatric hospitalists at St. Luke’s Regional Medical Center ...
Read More »A word with Ralph May, executive director of St. Vincent de Paul of Southwest Idaho
The moment you sit down with Ralph May, the stories start pouring out — snapshots of his intrepid journey from a rural Idaho farm to Catholic lay missionary work in some of Peru’s poorest and most violent barrios. During his decade ...
Read More »A word with Angela Hemingway, Idaho STEM Action Center executive director
When Angela Hemingway was 7 years old, she wrote a book about becoming an astronaut and exploring the universe. In second grade, she got her first telescope, followed by a microscope in third grade, both Christmas presents from parents who ...
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