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, and also serves on the board’s Advocacy Committee.
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 of the board, and also chairs the board’s Advocacy Committee.
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. Ms. Swanson also serves on the board’s Audit Committee.
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. Mr. Wilson also chairs the board’s Audit Committee and serves on the Advocacy Committee.
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.
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. Mr. Crabtree also serves on the board’s Audit Committee.