Board Members

The Authority consists of seven members who are residents of the state and appointed by the Governor. Not more than four of the seven members shall be of the same political party. One of the members shall be or shall have been a trustee, director, comptroller or other employee of a public or not for profit hospital, knowledgeable in health care construction and financing.One member shall be a person experienced in and having a favorable reputation for skill, knowledge and experience in the field of health facility architecture. These members shall be appointed and serve for terms of five years and shall be eligible for reappointment. A member whose term has expired shall serve until either reappointed or a successor has been appointed.

Kerrie Murray

Boise, Idaho

Ms. Murray is a retired banker and civic leader. She was appointed in May 2021 and her term as a member expires July 1, 2025. Ms. Murray currently serves the Authority as chair.

Tom Katsilometes

Boise, Idaho

Mr. Katsilometes is a retired Commissioner of the Idaho State Tax Commission. He was first appointed in February 2000 and his term as a member expires July 1, 2024. Mr. Katsilometes currently serves the Authority as vice-chair.

B. J. Swanson

Troy, Idaho

Ms. Swanson is a retired Vice President and Manager of AmericanWest Bank, retired Board Chair of Gritman Medical Center, owner of Principal Analytics, a business consulting and construction management firm, and Latah County Treasurer since 2019. She was first appointed in October 2012 and her term as a member expires July 1, 2026.

Michael P. Wilson

Coeur d’Alene, Idaho

Mr. Wilson is a Self-employed business consultant. He was first appointed in June 1998 and his term as a member expires July 1, 2028.

John Rick Katovich, MD.

Harrison, Idaho

Dr. Katovich is a retired family practice physician. He was first appointed in February 2000 and his term as a member expires July 1, 2024.

Curtis Hendershott

Star, Idaho

Mr. Hendershott is a Principal and Health Studio Lead at architecture firm TreanorHL. He was first appointed in October 2023 and his term as a member expires July 1, 2027.

Doug Crabtree

Ammon, Idaho

Mr. Crabtree is a retired hospital CEO and current professor at Idaho State University. He was first appointed in October 2023 and his term as a member expires July 1, 2028.