Charity Hegel was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest and a graduate of Gonzaga University. During her college years, Charity was recruited by PricewaterhouseCoopers as an intern, and upon graduation, went to work full time for PWC as a Business Assurance Auditor while earning her CPA designation. Her career path also included working for the Ponderay Newsprint Company, as well as 13 years at Litehouse, promoted to VP of Finance. Charity took time off to travel and spend time with her mother, who was diagnosed with stage 4, terminal breast cancer. Upon re-entry into the work world, Charity joined Edwards Jones as a Financial Advisor, where she currently works now, and feels it is the most rewarding position of her professional career. 

Charity has two children: Keegan, who is attending the College of Idaho on a four-year academic scholarship, and Kiernan, who is a junior in high school. In her spare time, Charity loves to travel, play golf, hunt, fish, camp, read, and host and entertain friends and family. She is passionate about people and lending a helping hand where needed. Charity loves her community and her little slice of heaven here in North Idaho!

Chelsey McQuoid has built a career out of helping others. She is adept at empowering others to grow personally and professionally, she is valued for her ability to lead kindly and effectively, and is dedicated to cultivating a more authentic and approachable healthcare system for patients and professionals one experience at a time. 

Chelsey began her career at the Swedish Medical Center in Seattle, WA as a Certified Nursing Assistant, before transitioning to the Anesthesia department where she managed a team of 35 Anesthesia Technicians, and executed operational oversight of 75 operating rooms. In 2021 she decided it was time for a new chapter in her healthcare career, and she transitioned to the role of Organizational Training and Development Manager for Kaniksu Community Health in Sandpoint, ID. She is currently putting her leadership and organizational skills to work creating the KCH Academy, an in-house leadership training program for new managers. 

Born in Snohomish, WA, Chelsey has strong familial ties to the North Idaho community. Her grandmother was born in Athol, and her family has owned property in the Cocolalla area since the 1960s. She and her husband moved to Cocolalla in 2021, and have been busy building their dream home by hand. When not at work, or building her home, Chelsey enjoys making stained glass mosaic pieces and traveling. She is also a member of Angels Over Sandpoint. 

Raul and his wife, Ruth, discovered Sandpoint in 2016 during an RV trip to the Pacific Northwest. It didn’t take long for Raul, Ruth, and their pups to feel that Sandpoint was where they wanted to live. In 2023, they left Denver, CO, to make Sandpoint their full-time home. Raul enjoys mountain biking, hiking, skiing, and all things outdoors!

Raul is a multi-disciplinary finance executive with experience leading corporate strategy and financial operations for high-growth companies in the U.S. and internationally. In addition to his corporate career, Raul has launched several businesses, including co-founding and later selling a multi-location retail upscale barbershop business. His entrepreneurial experience adds a practical, hands-on dimension to his corporate expertise, complementing his leadership roles in sectors ranging from financial services to innovative beverage industries.

Barb and her husband are originally from Northern California, but found their true home in Sandpoint when they moved here in 2002. At the time, they didn’t have any family or friends in the area, and neither of them had jobs lined up—but they were drawn to the stunning beauty and knew they wanted to make it their home. 

Barb launched a small manufacturing company shortly after their arrival, and a few years later, she helped her husband establish Selle Valley Construction. Barb and her husband are the proud parents of two teenage sons. When she is not working, you can find her outdoors— hiking, mountain biking, skiing, or lounging on the lake. One of the best parts of her job is getting to meet newcomers to Sandpoint, she always shares her favorite description of our community: "It's big enough to offer amazing events, and opportunities, but small enough that you can truly be a part of it and make a difference." 

Over the years, Barb has enjoyed giving back to the community by volunteering in schools and serving on various boards. She's been a member of the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce, the Panhandle Building Contractors Association, and has served as the past Chair of the Chamber's Business Development Committee. In 2023, she had the honor of being appointed by Governor Little to the Empowering Parents Grant Parent Advisory Panel. 

Ron retired after 38 years in the municipal fire service, including 5 1/2 years as the fire

chief of Selkirk Fire in Sandpoint. He has a bachelor’s degree and a prestigious

Executive Fire Officer designation from the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg,

Maryland.

While being a public servant has always been his passion, he has also been involved in real estate development in Bonner County for over 20 years.

Ron has been married to Kim for 37 years and has three grown boys (two firefighters

and one airline pilot) and four grandchildren.

Ron and Kim enjoy family, friends, boating, skiing and traveling in their spare time.

Lisa, a native of Spokane, was raised in the Pacific Northwest and graduated from the University of Washington with a B.S. in Psychology, emphasizing Industrial/Organizational Psychology. Her

connection to Sandpoint began nearly 25 years ago while racing mountain bikes at Schweitzer Mountain, and she now proudly calls this community her home.

With a diverse professional background spanning roles such as Accountant, Project Manager, and Construction Manager, Lisa brings a wealth of experience to her board position. Her most significant achievement was founding and leading a youth empowerment nonprofit organization for almost 15 years. Under her guidance as Executive Director, the organization served over 1,000 students and 700 mentors and volunteers annually. This experience, combined with her service on various nonprofit boards, has given Lisa a unique perspective on organizational leadership and community impact.

A passionate community builder, Lisa thrives on bringing people together to strengthen

relationships and build resilient communities. She firmly believes in active community engagement through volunteerism. When not dedicating her time to professional and community endeavors, Lisa can be found on the trails, whether mountain biking or hiking, skiing, or paddling on Lake Pend Oreille.

Jeremy Brown is a 4th generation local, born and raised in the greater Sandpoint, Idaho area. He enjoys raising his two boys (Issac & Evan) with his amazing wife Danielle and helping his clients with buying, selling & investing in Real Estate. He believes that North Idaho has so much to offer and is a great place to raise a family, spend your vacations or enjoy your retirement. After 40+ years of living in North Idaho, he still feels lucky to call this amazing place HOME.

Since 2009 Jeremy has owned a local property management company that provided management and marketing for Vacation Rental and Long-Term Rental Investment Properties and Homeowners Associations. He has since sold these businesses and currently serves as a Real Estate broker at REALM Reality.

Being a lifetime local, a business owner, and a marketing expert, Jeremy is excited to share his unique skillset and experience with the Community Resource EnVision Center. He is especially interested in helping expand CREC’s efforts to help combat the housing crisis and aid in finding affordable housing solutions. Jeremy knows that we are a stronger community together, and believes through connection, service, and support, we will get there!