Movers and shakers

Hospice of North Idaho hires Denna Grangaard

Hospice of North Idaho recently announced the addition of Denna Grangaard as director of communication.

Grangaard will be responsible for planning, developing and implementing Hospice of North Idaho’s communications both inside and outside the agency and helping the organization spread the word about its services and programs that are available to the entire community.

Prior to working for Hospice of North Idaho, Grangaard worked for 10 years for the state of Idaho in communications and environmental planning. As a lifelong resident of North Idaho, she enjoys art, music, and outdoor adventures. Grangaard lives with her husband and son and daughter in Hayden.

Hospice of North Idaho is a nonprofit hospice that has served the community 35 years.

Lexi Witherwax joins HomeStreet Bank

Lexi Witherwax has joined the Coeur d’Alene Branch of HomeStreet Bank as a loan officer. Witherwax has a background in mortgage lending — having spent six years with Washington Mutual and JP Morgan Chase before taking time off to stay home with her children. Witherwax served as the Hayden Meadows PTA treasurer for three years and is currently the treasurer of the Coeur d’ Alene Education Partnership as well as the service coordinator for Boy Scout Troop 911. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Washington and an MBA from Gonzaga University.

HomeStreet Bank Based in Seattle, HomeStreet Bank is one of the largest community banks headquartered in Washington.

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