Movers and shakers

Hope Realty announces several new agents

Hope Realty in Coeur d’Alene announced the addition of several new agents: Aaron Cameron, Taylor Head, Toby McCasland and Tim Fuller.

Aaron Cameron holds an elementary school teacher’s license, a black belt in Aikido and at different times of the year he volunteers as a baseball, soccer and basketball coach for his children’s sports teams. When he has free time, he likes to spend it with his family hiking, fishing, park exploring, or going on adventures. Cameron can be reached at (208) 660-7985.

Taylor Head recently received his real estate license.

Toby McCasland’s family has called Idaho home since 1847. He was born and mostly raised in Sandpoint. He owned a security officer firm for eight years and was an active duty member of the U.S. Coast Guard in Alaska as a shipboard rescue swimmer. He was also stationed in Seattle and attended the shipboard firefighting school in Hawaii. He lives in Coeur d’Alene with his wife, Sue, and combined family of five children. They enjoy camping, hiking, and road trips exploring North Idaho.

Tim Fuller previously served in the Air Force and the U.S. Army. He also worked in the oil industry. He moved to Post Falls Four years ago from Huntington, W.Va. He holds an associate’s degree in business management from the Community College of the Air Force and is a graduate of the North Idaho Real Estate Academy. His hobbies include fishing, hiking and hunting. He is involved with the American Legion Honor Guard of Post 143 in Post Falls, volunteers with Newby Ginnings and helps other veterans organizations and those in need.

Wilkinson appointed vice president, branch manager

Columbia Bank announced the appointment of Aaron Wilkinson as vice president, branch manager. Based in Post Falls, Wilkinson will focus on creating a positive and profitable banking experience for his employees and all Columbia Bank customers in Rathdrum, Post Falls and east Spokane Valley.

Wilkinson has six years of banking experience, previously serving as branch manager for Chase Private Client in the Spokane area for five years. He has experience in client relationship management, with a focus on real estate and new property development. He served over 10 years active duty for the United States Army, receiving an honorable military discharge.

Wilkinson is actively involved in the local community, currently involved with Spokane Valley Pop Warner, and previously served as a volunteer with Habitat for Humanity, the Boy Scouts of America and YMCA Youth Sports. He is proud to call the Pacific Northwest home with his three children and wife of more than 15 years.

Columbia Bank has been serving the Northwest since 1993. For branch locations and more information, visit www.columbiabank.com.

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