Prior to relocating to Coeur d’Alene, Jim worked in market research conducting field studies and moderating focus groups. He then went on to serve as road manager and lighting director for the acclaimed singer and actress Helen Reddy.

Later, he owned and operated Quake Network, a company which manufactured and distributed emergency preparedness equipment. Jim’s company was actively involved in ensuring schools, businesses, and families were prepared for any potential disaster.

After moving to Coeur d’Alene, Jim was hired by Dean Witter Reynolds in Spokane, and completed his training at the World Trade Center in New York. Now entering his 21st year in the financial services industry, Jim owns and operates a full service financial brokerage office—Raymond James Financial Services—which is located downtown on Sherman Avenue. Jim’s primary focus of business is in retirement planning and managed money.

Jim has had a long term relationship with the National Federation of the Blind as a consultant, financial adviser, and volunteer. He also sits on the board of the Coeur d’Alene Downtown Association, serves on the Parking Commission, and was recently selected to be a member of the Urban Renewal Commission.

Sarah’s passion for community service included over 10 years in support of the United Way of Kootenai County, as a member of the finance committee and 6 years as a board member. She has also been a board member for Specialized Needs Recreation and participates in many community events.

Sarah graduated with a BA from University of California, Berkeley and an MBA from the American Graduate School of International Management (Thunderbird). She and her husband Frank have been married 16 years and live in Post Falls with their two sons and two Jack Russel dogs.

In additional to serving a current term as a council member for the City of Coeur d’Alene, he is the former elected Clerk-Auditor for Kootenai County from 1995 through 2010 and served for two years previously as a Coeur d’Alene City Councilman and five years as a Trustee for the Coeur d’Alene School Board.

Dan holds a Master Degree in Counseling Psychology from Gonzaga University, a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice Administration from San Jose State University, and an A.A. Degree from North Idaho Junior College. He has been a Licensed Professional Counselor for over 20 years.

Dan and his wife Cory, a physical therapist, have three adult children, two of whom served in the military and are Iraq war veterans. They have six grandchildren and are active members of Calvary Lutheran Church.

An active member of the community, Steve currently serves on the Jobs Plus Board of Directors.  He is a past trustee of the North Idaho College Board of Directors and Past President of both United Way of Kootenai County and North Idaho College Booster Club.
The Widmyers have raised four children in Coeur d’Alene.  Oldest son Ben graduated from Wofford College and works for Coldwell Banker Schneidmiller Realty, while son Matt graduated from Arizona State University and is currently attending Law School at the University of Washington.  Twin daughters Kaity and Kasey are attending Wofford College.

Alivia has worked in both the public and private sectors. Most recently she served in the Idaho Department of Labor as the Regional Economist for the state’s five most northern counties. There she focused on the special needs of communities and performed economic analysis across all industries for businesses, governments, and economic development agencies. She helped organizations all over the five north Idaho counties with grant assistance. She built a reputation as a trusted source for data on the Inland Northwest. Alivia was previously employed by the national consulting firm, HDR, Inc., where she worked out of their Washington, Chicago and Alaska offices. Her projects ran the gamut from convening stakeholders and master planning urban centers to land use forecasting and transportation modeling.