Peggy Appleman is a librarian whose last job before retiring was as a photo librarian of the local history division of the DC Public Library. She has worn several other hats, including geologist, yarn store manager, and exhibits researcher at the Smithsonian’s Museum of Natural History.
Her bachelor’s degree is in geology. She also holds an MA in history and a master’s degree in library and information science, specializing in archives.
Since moving to Idaho in 2005, she has volunteered at the Coeur d’Alene library and has been an active member of the local AAUW. She has been a member of the Habitat of North Idaho board since 2020.
She enjoys traveling, knitting, and reading. She has one child, a daughter, who teaches chemistry at Sacramento State University.

Jeff Herrmann recently retired from a 40-year career in executive management in the Boy Scouts of America. He served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Boy Scout Councils in Little Rock, Miami, Denver, and Santa Ana, CA. He is widely known for his expertise in not-for-profit business management, board development, and expanding organizational capacity. Mr. Herrmann is a frequent lecturer on leadership development, fundraising and third sector management. He has led organizations to achieve top recognition by Charity Navigator and Best Places to Work. He was ordained as an Elder in the Presbyterian Church in 1983 and been a long-time lay leader at the local and denominational level. Mr. Herrmann has also served on the board of directors and in volunteer leadership capacities in number of community based not-for profit organizations. He currently serves as Region Director of the National Model Railroad Association and Board Chair of Lorica Resources, a Christian leadership development organization that works with pastors and church lay leadership. Jeff Herrmann is married and has four children and one grandchild. He and his wife Gail live in Rathdrum.

Ben’s Bio

Gary’s Bio

Gary Pinkerton is the Senior Vice President, Wealth Advisor, and Director of Institutional Investments for PRS. Gary owned a successful wealth management firm in Cleveland, Ohio since 2001, and merged his firm with PRS in 2014. He previously worked with various High Tech companies in the development of new products.

Gary earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Harvey Mudd College, a BS in Economics from Claremont McKenna College, and an MBA from Colorado State University. He is a Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®), and an Accredited Investment Fiduciary Analyst® (AIFA®).

Gary is married to Paula, and has three children (Alexandra, Connor and Lauren). He and Paula enjoy traveling to interesting and unique places by sailboat if possible. He enjoys regularly spending time with his extended family and is an avid reader of books on business, investing, and a wide variety of other topics. To keep life varied and interesting, Gary is a marathon runner, Classical Violist, a Rotarian, an avid wood worker, and a black belt in karate.

Steve’s Bio

James Casper has been the Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of North Idaho (HFHNI) since November 2016. As an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, HFHNI works in Kootenai County to build and repair housing for low-income residents. Most recently, James has led the transition to HFHNI building condo units in conjunction with a land-lease structure that provides for cost savings and permanent affordability for new construction housing units.
Prior to working for Habitat, James had worked in a variety of industries, including telecommunications, software sales, construction, and other community service organizations. James has a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration. Working for a Habitat Affiliate provides a rewarding and challenging environment where all of James’ experience has been put to use.

Chad’s Bio

Nancy’ Bio