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The Idaho Business Review is proud to host CEO of Influence, the special recognition program for talented business and nonprofit leaders throughout our state. We accept nominations from anyone in the community who knows the CEO well and can speak to their experience. Nominators may reach out to the nominee to get the information they need, but they may also nominate anonymously.
Honorees are selected for consistently demonstrating strong leadership, integrity, values, commitment to excellence and diversity. A panel of judges will review nominations for:
• Leadership and vision
• Competitiveness and innovation
• Company history and growth
• Community leadership and service
IBR announces 2023’s CEO of Influence award honorees

Contact Cindy Suffa at [email protected] for more information on sponsorships and magazine advertising.
For more information about nominations contact Laura Clements at 208-639-3528 or by email at [email protected].
The 2023 CEO of Influence Honorees:
Tommy Ahlquist, Ball Ventures Ahlquist (2023 Link of Distinction honoree)
Shelby Bills, Graeber & Company
Lindsey Bowshier, Tribute Media
Sean Evans, Meridian Chamber of Commerce
Karianne Fallow, Dairy West
Kevan Finley, Cottonwood Creek Behavioral Hospital
Amy Gile, Silverdraft
Lisa A. Grow, Idaho Power
Wayne Hammon, Idaho AGC
Helo Hancock, Beacon Cancer Care
Heidi Hart, Terry Reilly Health Services
Nate Jorgensen, Boise Cascade Company
Beth Markley, NAMI Idaho Inc.
Jason Meyerhoeffer, First Federal Bank
Mitch Minnette, Nampa Chamber of Commerce
Jody Nelson, Lysi Bishop Real Estate
Laurel Sayer, Perpetua Resources
Lori Sessions, Grand Peaks
Rob Spear, Idaho Falls Auditorium District, Mountain America Center
Mindy Stosich-Benedetti, Health West Inc.
Sarah Woodley, BPA Health
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