Marketing Coordinator at Silver Mountain Resort

GusC@silvermt.com

I have lived in the Silver Valley since I was 8 years old, minus 4 years of college at Idaho State University and Grand Canyon University. After graduating with a degree in sports business, I returned to the outdoor mecca that is the Silver Valley to coordinate the marketing at Silver Mountain Resort. I spend my summers hiking, biking, and going to concerts, and my winters skiing, winning snowball fights, and coaching girls varsity basketball at Kellogg High School. I'm very excited to be on the Chamber of Commerce board of directors to collaborate with the businesses and people of the silver valley and help our community prosper.

SOL & SERRE & Local Real Estate

sarah@local-property.com

I was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest. I have been living, playing, and volunteering in our delightful Silver Valley community for more than 13 years. I believe the Silver Valley is a special place which deserves our devotion to not only preserve its history, but also to enhance its future and grow its economy! I am a local Realtor and florist and I enjoy sharing our area and delivering smiles. When I'm not busy at work you'll find me skiing, mountain biking, paddle-boarding, gardening, and hiking endless trails with my pups.

Rehab Program Director at Mountain Valley of Cascadia

tlodi@hotmail.com

I was raised in the Silver Valley and a proud graduate of Kellogg High School, Class of 2001. I have a bachelor’s degree in Nutrition from the University of Nevada, Reno, and a doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from Idaho State University. I made my return to the Silver Valley in 2013, and have no desire to live anywhere else....the Silver Valley will forever be HOME! I am grateful that I have opportunities to do what I love helping others and have found my niche working as the Rehab Director at Mountain Valley of Cascadia. I work alongside a team of individuals that share my passion and provide quality care to the residents of the Silver Valley. I am motivated to serve my community and enjoy giving back, most notably as the president of the SAVE Coalition and as a past president of the Historic Silver Valley Chamber of Commerce. It takes a team to keep our community thriving!

Bridget.Hojem@sonicautomotive.com

I have never lived anywhere but the Silver Valley and I wouldn’t have it any other way. After graduating Kellogg High School in 2013, I started working at Dave Smith Motors as a receptionist. I then became a floor manager assistant, compliance assistant, and currently I am head of marketing and community involvement at the dealership. I am an active member of several organizations in the Silver Valley such as Kiwanis, Rotary, SAVE Coalition, Wallace Elks, Fosterful and now the Silver Valley Chamber. When I’m not at work, an event, or a meeting, you will catch me at home quilting or hanging out with my boyfriend and our six animals.  

VP, Branch Manager at Mountain West Bank

Gdoerschel@mountainwestbank.com

I grew up in the Silver Valley, and then spent 18 years in the Cd'A/Post Falls area. My husband (also a valley native) and I then decided to return "home" with our family. We loved the idea of raising our kids in the same community in which we grew up. We have two daughters, one son, and two grandchildren, all of which live near to us with their families here in the Silver Valley. We enjoy spending time together, along with golfing, camping, kayaking, and just finding new and fun things to do. I have been in banking for 12 years and joined Mountain West Bank as the branch manager of the new Wallace branch in March of 2022. I love to volunteer whenever I can, and I am currently serving as the treasurer of the Silver Valley Economic Development Corp, president of the Shoshone County Crisis and Resource Center, chair of the Shoshone County Food Bank, and just recently elected to the Silver Valley Chamber Board of Directors. I am looking forward to the year ahead.

Accounting/Administrative - Zanetti Bros., Inc.

I am a fourth generation Silver Valley native. I graduated from Wallace High School in 2000 and then dabbled in college for a year. At 20 years old I packed my bags and moved with my sister to San Diego, CA. After spending close to a decade down south, North Idaho called me home. I moved back in 2012 and settled in Pinehurst with my significant other, Lavoryn. In 2019 we welcomed our daughter Betty into the world and nothing has been the same since. She is a firecracker and keeps us on our toes! Over the years I have really enjoyed all of the events that the Silver Valley Chamber has organized. With my daughter being a little older now and my significant other finishing paramedic school, I finally felt like I had the time to get more involved in the community. I want to see the Silver Valley continue to thrive and I am excited to be a part of an organization that promotes its success and growth. In my free time I enjoy adventuring with my little family and taking advantage of everything that the beautiful PNW has to offer!

Melinda Parks

Owner and Operator of Smelterville Grocery Outlet 

Smelterville@groceryoutlet.com 

I was born and raised in the Silver Valley and chose to raise my family here as well. I graduated from Kellogg High School in 2002, and settled down in the quiet Silverton neighborhood. I enjoy everything the outdoors has to offer, throughout all the changing seasons. After growing my retail career for 20 years, I was given the opportunity to become a business owner and bring a brand new location right back here to share with the Silver Valley! I am commited to serving the community and helping it grow!

Manager for Nocturn 

I have lived in the Silver Valley since 2000, moving away and living in Moscow for a bit before for coming back. I have worked in the local school district as a paraprofessional for years, before taking on a role of journalist at the local newspaper. Currently, I am managing the local business, Nocturn, cultivating a new space for the locals of the Silver Valley to hang out, and be comfortable in. In my free time, you can sometimes catch me on performing stage at the Sixth Street Melodrama and Theater. I am honored to serve as a Chamber Director, and drive forward the collective vision for a success and a vibrant community