Mike Higgs

Director Emerita

Employment Background:
A lifetime of pastoral and faith-based community development nonprofit work; founding partner, sondance; founder, Carey-Picabo Chamber of Commerce

Educational Background:
Undergrad degree (Liberal Studies - Journalism and English) from Oregon State University; graduate theology degree from Western Seminary

More about me:
Married to Terri for 42 years; two adult married children; 2 grandsons. We moved to Blaine County from Oregon in 2012; and later discovered that my father was born in Blaine County, as was my grandmother on my mother’s side!

Favorite ingredient or dish/season:

• Spring: Fresh local greens

• Summer: Fresh local asparagus

• Fall: Idahoan “instant” potatoes (made in Rupert!)

• Winter: Thai food from any local restaurant, esp. Mussaman Curry 😊

Favorite past times/hobbies/activities:
Flyfishing; triathlons; guitar and ukulele playing

Currently Reading:
Davos Man: How The Billionaires Devoured The World by Peter S. Goodman

Currently Listening to:
Traditional Hawaiian ukulele instrumental music