DEC NIBJ: Movers and Shakers
Cancer Care Northwest welcomes new radiation oncologist
Cancer Care Northwest recently announced the addition of Kyra McComas, MD, as the newest radiation oncologist to join the practice. Dr. McComas will continue CCNW’s mission to provide a fully integrated approach to the prevention, detection, treatment, and healing of cancer and related diseases while inspiring hope for living.
Dr. McComas grew up hiking and skiing in Salt Lake City, Utah. She graduated summa cum laude from Santa Clara University with bachelor's degrees in history and biochemistry, then returned to Utah for medical training at the University of Utah School of Medicine.
She completed specialty training in radiation oncology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee, where she published widely and received premier training in various radiation techniques, including intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), high dose rate (HDR) brachytherapy, adaptive radiotherapy (ART), intraoperative radiotherapy (IORT), and GammaTile brachytherapy.
She absolutely loves being a radiation oncologist and having the opportunity to support patients during a critical time in their lives. Her other passions include playing outside (hiking, biking, skiing), lifting weights, recipe-developing, enjoying sports (particularly basketball), writing, reading, traveling, laughing, and adventuring with her pup.
For more information on Cancer Care Northwest, and the comprehensive services the oncology practice provides, visit www.CancerCareNorthwest.com or call 509-228-1000.
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McAndrew named Mountain West Bank regional market president
Mountain West Bank, a division of Glacier Bank serving communities throughout Idaho, has promoted Jimmy McAndrew to Regional Market President. In this role, he will lead business and retail banking initiatives across the bank’s north Idaho footprint.
“Jimmy’s energy, ability to connect with people, and genuine interest in our customers’ success make him a great fit for this new role,” said Scott Anderson, Mountain West Bank President and CEO.
McAndrew has co-managed Mountain West Bank’s residential real estate lending team in Coeur d’Alene for the past decade. A St. Maries High School graduate, he attended North Idaho College in Coeur d’Alene.
“I’m grateful for the opportunity to serve our customers and communities in this new capacity,” McAndrew said. “North Idaho is home, and I’m excited to continue building relationships and helping local businesses and families succeed.”
Founded in Coeur d’Alene in 1993, Mountain West Bank provides a full range of personal and business banking services through 22 offices across Idaho. Mountain West Bank is a division of Montana-based Glacier Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Glacier Bancorp, Inc., which operates in Montana, Idaho, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, Colorado, Arizona, and Nevada. Member FDIC.
Learn more at MountainWestBank.com.
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Smithwright expands pre-construction team
Smithwright recently announced additions to its leadership and pre-construction team, reinforcing the company’s commitment to delivering clarity, precision, and confidence long before construction begins.
Nick Olson has joined Smithwright as operations manager, bringing nearly 30 years of construction experience to the role. Olson’s portfolio includes architecturally significant homes designed by acclaimed firms such as Bohlin Cywinski Jackson.
His deep understanding of build methodology, paired with an uncompromising eye for detail and craftsmanship, will ensure every element of a Smithwright home reflects excellence — before and during the build.
Chris Hart, a long-time team member, has been promoted to project manager. With over a decade of hands-on construction management experience — and a lifetime growing up in the industry — Hart brings intuitive leadership and practical know-how to every stage of
the process. His background as a certified luthier also speaks to his precision, artistry, and commitment to quality.
Joining the team as project engineer, Mason Balerud brings a sharp sense of organization and a strong command of construction-related technology. His work ensures that each project runs smoothly, with streamlined communication and real-time visibility for clients throughout the pre-construction and construction process.
“When we’re involved early, we can align your design, budget, and schedule from day one — building a foundation of collaboration, budget clarity, and trust,” said Jason Collins, COO of Smithwright. “Our pre-construction team is here to protect that promise.”
For more information, go online to smithwright.co.
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Hurwit joins Holland & Hart
Holland & Hart recently announced that former U.S. Attorney for the District of Idaho, Josh Hurwit, has joined the firm as a partner in the Boise office. He brings federal prosecution experience and trial expertise to the firm’s commercial litigation practice.
“When I decided to return to private practice, I wanted to work with the smartest, most talented lawyers on sophisticated cases while continuing to build community here in Idaho," said Hurwit. "Holland & Hart was the clear choice. The firm's commitment to giving back to the Boise and Treasure Valley communities is important to me both personally and professionally. I'm excited to bring my litigation experience to help clients navigate complex legal challenges while contributing to the firm's tradition of community service.”
As Idaho’s former top federal law enforcement official, Hurwit led approximately 65-70 employees across three statewide offices, managed multi-million dollar budgets, and oversaw major investigations and complex prosecutions, including multimillion-dollar fraud cases, False Claims Act, RICO prosecutions, cybercrime and antitrust investigations, and novel environmental enforcement actions. He enhanced partnerships with federal, state, and local law enforcement to increase criminal case referrals and prosecutions to record levels, while initiating new programs in civil rights enforcement, COVID-19 fraud prevention, and fentanyl enforcement. He served as Chair of the Hate Crimes Working Group of United States Attorneys and Vice-Chair of the Border and Immigration Subcommittee of the Attorney General’s Advisory Committee.
Prior to his government service, Josh practiced at Am Law 50 firms Covington & Burling and Kirkland & Ellis in San Francisco, and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP in New York, where he gained extensive experience in complex commercial litigation, securities enforcement matters, bankruptcy proceedings, and civil rights cases. He also served as a law clerk to the Honorable Naomi Reice Buchwald in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.
Hurwit’s prosecution background spans white collar crimes, environmental violations, cybersecurity incidents, public corruption, and regulatory compliance issues, providing clients with strategic insights into how federal agencies build cases, evaluate settlements, and make enforcement decisions. His extensive trial experience includes some of Idaho’s most significant federal prosecutions, and his courtroom expertise enables him to deliver powerful advocacy for clients whether defending against government investigations, litigating complex commercial disputes, or managing crisis situations that threaten business operations. Josh also brings extensive appellate experience, having argued multiple cases before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and supervising the appellate practice at the United States Attorney’s Office.
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Davis sworn in as United States Attorney
Bart M. Davis has taken the oath of office to become the United States Attorney for the District of Idaho. Davis was nominated by President Donald J. Trump on March 31, 2025, and confirmed by the U.S. Senate on October 7, 2025. Mr. Davis served as the United States Attorney for the District of Idaho from September 21, 2017 to February 28, 2021, under President Trumps first term.
As U.S. Attorney, Davis is the top-ranking federal law enforcement official in the state of Idaho, having prosecutorial responsibility over 44 counties in Idaho, encompassing more than 83,000 square miles and a population of nearly 1.5 million people. He leads three staffed offices located in Boise, Coeur d’Alene and Pocatello with 65 employees, including 33 attorneys. The office is responsible for prosecuting federal crimes in the district, including crimes related to immigration, terrorism, public corruption, child exploitation, firearms, and narcotics. The office also defends the United States in civil cases and collects debts owed to the United States.
Mr. Davis was born in Rapid City, South Dakota, and was raised in Idaho Falls, Idaho, where he began his legal practice focusing on commercial, regulatory, and transactional work. He also served in the Idaho State Senate for the past 19 years, including as Majority Leader for 15 years, and was a member of the Judiciary and Rules and the State Affairs committees. He represented Idaho as a commissioner to the Uniform Law Commission and is past chairman of The Council of State Governments. He graduated from Brigham Young University in 1978 and from the University of Idaho College of Law in 1980. Davis is married, has six children and 14 grandchildren.
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Brent R. Wilson selected as bankruptcy judge
Chief United States District Judge David C. Nye and Chief United States Bankruptcy Judge Noah G. Hillen announced that the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals selected Boise attorney Brent R. Wilson to replace the late Joseph M. Meier as Bankruptcy Judge for the District of Idaho, effective October 6, 2025. The District of Idaho consists of 44 counties and is home to approximately two million residents. The federal courts in Idaho currently have two district judges, one senior district judge, two bankruptcy judges, and two magistrate judges.
Before his appointment to the bench, Judge Wilson was an associate and then equity partner from 2015 to 2025 at Hawley Troxell Ennis & Hawley LLP in Boise, Idaho. His practice focused on bankruptcy and bankruptcy-related matters representing secured and unsecured creditors, trustees, purchasers, and other parties in interest in bankruptcy cases throughout the nation but primarily in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Idaho. Previously, Judge Wilson worked as a judicial law clerk for Judge Jim D. Pappas of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Idaho from 2012 to 2015. Prior to moving to Idaho, Judge Wilson worked at a small bankruptcy firm in Chicago, Illinois where he primarily represented debtors in chapter 7 and chapter 11 cases.
From Princeton, Indiana, Judge Wilson graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University and earned his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law.
Judge Wilson said “It is an incredible honor to be selected as a bankruptcy judge. I am in this position because of the many people who have helped me on my way, personally and professionally. I’m grateful to all of them. Additionally, it is not lost on me that I’m tasked to succeed the irreplaceable Honorable Judge Joseph M. Meier. While it is not possible to replace Judge Meier, I am committed to follow his example of hard work, enthusiasm for the rule of law and bankruptcy law in particular, and to fully hear the parties that come before the Court with an open mind.”
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National Small Business Week Awards nominations sought
The U.S. Small Business Administration has opened nominations for the 2026 National Small Business Week Awards.
National Small Business Week recognizes the contributions of America’s 36 million small businesses – which make up 99% of all businesses in America, create two out of every three new jobs, and employ about half of America’s workforce. Next year, National Small Business Week will take place May 3 – 9, 2026.
“During National Small Business Week, we honor America’s job creators and the vital role they play in making our country the greatest in the world,” said SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler. “From farms to factories, hardworking small businesses are the engine of our economy, the heartbeat of local communities, and the foundation of our nation’s strength. Thanks to our free enterprise system, small businesses power generational opportunity and economic growth. With the America First agenda, they are a key part of a historic comeback that is renewing the promise of the American Dream.”
“National Small Business Week highlights the incredible achievements of the American entrepreneur and the small businesses they create. As these entrepreneurs follow their American Dream, we celebrate their successes and honor their hard work, innovation, and growth,” said SBA Regional Administrator Justin Crossie. “I look forward to recognizing and celebrating the small businesses in the South Central Region.”
To nominate a small business in your area and download related forms, criteria, and guidelines, visit sba.gov/nsbw. All nominations must be submitted electronically by 6 a.m. CT on Dec. 8, 2025. National awards will be presented during a ceremony in Washington, D.C., next May during National Small Business Week.
A business owner from each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam will be selected for State Small Business Person of the Year awards. State award winners will compete for the 2026 National Small Business Person of the Year title, SBA’s signature award.
Nominations will be accepted for numerous other categories, including small business exporting awards, disaster recovery awards, and federal procurement awards. To view the full list of awards, local area contacts, and other related information, visit sba.gov/nsbw.
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