Officers

Andy Helkey

President

Manager for the Idaho Department of Enviromental Quality

andyhelkey@gmail.com

My daughter Jainah and I have lived in the Silver Valley since 2014. Currently, I am working as Remediation Manager for the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality. I also serve on the boards of the Silver Valley Economic Development Corporation, the Shoshone Medical Center, and the Central Shoshone Water District. I am interested in increasing the efficacy of communication between Silver Valley businesses, organizations, and governing bodies and fostering new business growth and development. I really appreciate what this area has to offer in terms of wilderness. I enjoy hunting, hiking, and camping as well as photography.

Melinda Parks

1st Vice President

Owner and Operator of Smelterville Grocery Outlet

Smelterville@groceryoutlet.com

I was born and raised in the Silver Valley and chose to raise my family here as well. I graduated from Kellogg High School in 2002, and settled down in the quiet Silverton neighborhood. I enjoy everything the outdoors has to offer, throughout all the changing seasons. After growing my retail career for 20 years, I was given the opportunity to become a business owner and bring a brand new location right back here to share with the Silver Valley! I am committed to serving the community and helping it grow!

Tristen Straw

2nd Vice President

Branch Manager at Columbia Bank

I have lived in the alluring Silver Valley for most of my life. I spent my childhood here and moved to CDA after graduating from Kellogg High School. I lived in CDA for almost eight years and moved back to the Silver Valley in 2017 with my fiancé. We have two fur babies that are a bit spoiled and love spending their time in our beautiful rivers during the warm summer months. Currently, I’m the Branch Manager at Columbia Bank in Kellogg Idaho. Since joining Columbia Bank many wonderful opportunities have opened and given me the chance to volunteer in our community. I’m presently the President of Kiwanis, a Member of The Kellogg Rotary Club, and have recently been voted in as second vice president for the Silver Valley Chamber of Commerce. I’m looking forward to helping our community and small businesses flourish.

Gina Doerschel

Secretary

VP, Branch Manager at Mountain West Bank

Gdoerschel@mountainwestbank.com

I grew up in the Silver Valley, and then spent 18 years in the Cd'A/Post Falls area. My husband (also a valley native) and I then decided to return "home" with our family. We loved the idea of raising our kids in the same community in which we grew up. We have two daughters, one son, and two grandchildren, all of which live near to us with their families here in the Silver Valley. We enjoy spending time together, along with golfing, camping, kayaking, and just finding new and fun things to do. I have been in banking for 12 years and joined Mountain West Bank as the branch manager of the new Wallace branch in March of 2022. I love to volunteer whenever I can, and I am currently serving as the treasurer of the Silver Valley Economic Development Corp, president of the Shoshone County Crisis and Resource Center, chair of the Shoshone County Food Bank, and just recently elected to the Silver Valley Chamber Board of Directors. I am looking forward to the year ahead.

Sarah Murphy

Treasurer

SOL & SERRE & Local Real Estate

sarah@local-property.com

I was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest. I have been living, playing, and volunteering in our delightful Silver Valley community for more than 13 years. I believe the Silver Valley is a special place which deserves our devotion to not only preserve its history, but also to enhance its future and grow its economy! I am a local Realtor and florist and I enjoy sharing our area and delivering smiles. When I'm not busy at work you'll find me skiing, mountain biking, paddle-boarding, gardening, and hiking endless trails with my pups.

Juli Zook

Past President

Realtor at Silver Legacy Realty

JuliZook@yahoo.com

I worked many years in the car industry being co owner of Dale's Used Cars in Kellogg. After it moved to Coeur d Alene I began my 10 year journey with Dave Smith Motors as the first female team manager and then becoming Customer Service Manager for over 90 Sales men and service department.

Looking for a new challenge, I began my career in Real Estate which I have been doing for the past 9 years affliated with Silver Legacy Realty. One of the joys and benefits is showing my clients our community and everything it has to offer. I believe in my community and have been involved in many civic organizations.

I have been the past President of the Historic Silver Valley Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis, Shoshone Medical Foundation Board, Women's Resource Center and have volunteered at many other charity events in the valley. In 2012 I was awarded "Citizen of the Year."

I have two sons and four beautiful grandchildren. I enjoy traveling, entertaining, cooking, sports, and most of all my family and friends.