EDUCATION:
Patricia Holley’s performing arts journey began as a student at Rogers High School, where she was a regular performer in school plays. She continued her education at Spokane Falls Community College, further honing her craft in theater. Patricia then went on to study at the prestigious Circle in the Square Theater School in New York City, where she trained professionally in acting, dance, and musical theater.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Patricia’s early career included performances at Spokane Civic Theater, where she worked under the direction of Dorothy Darby Smith and Stan Williams. She played roles in productions such as A Barrel Full of Pennies, Showboat, and Godspell. During this time, she was also chosen for the ensemble cast of the state of Washington's Bicentennial Tour, We Got It, the Spirit of ’76. After moving to Seattle, Patricia continued her training with renowned instructors, including Edna Daigre/Ewajo and Virginia Corkle.

While attending Circle in the Square Theater School in New York, Patricia secured her first Broadway role in The Three Musketeers. She went on to perform on and off Broadway in several productions, including Jelly’s Last Jam, Lucky Stiff, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and the Negro Ensemble Company’s production of Ceremonies in Dark Old Men.

Patricia’s television credits include roles on The Steve Harvey Show, Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, The Bob Newhart Show, Sister, Sister, and Living Single. She was also cast in the Broadway production of Millie, starring Julie Andrews. Patricia made a significant impact in the music video industry as a featured performer in Madonna's Like a Prayer and in the 3D ride film Aliens/The Ride at the Empire State Building in New York City.

SPECIAL PROJECTS AND PERFORMANCES:
Patricia’s talents have extended to numerous special projects, including a featured vocal performance in PBS Great Performances representing Jelly’s Last Jam. She has also toured as a featured vocalist with the Duke Ellington Orchestra, performing in the United States, Europe, and Japan, and at the Playboy Jazz Festival. Patricia's versatility was further demonstrated when she performed the title song of Kiss of the Spider Woman in A Salute to Harold Prince.

COMMUNITY SERVICE:
Patricia has volunteered with Meals on Wheels in Los Angeles and continues to give back to the community through her musical performances. Alongside her husband, Dayton Mark Borders, she performs at various assisted living and independent living facilities for seniors throughout Southern California.

CURRENT WORK AND MUSIC:
Patricia and Dayton Mark Borders perform as the duo Izon Eden in Las Vegas, where they have opened for prominent acts such as The Temptations, Marvelettes, The Safaris, Spencer Davis, Eddie Holman, Ambrosia, and Bowser of Sha Na Na. The duo writes and records original music, available on platforms such as Spotify, I Heart, Apple Music, and YouTube. Their song titles include Color Blind and Driving to Las Vegas.

EDUCATION:
Earl Howerton earned an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Law Enforcement Studies from Spokane Community College in 1980.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Earl began his law enforcement career in 1979 when he joined the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office, where he served the greater Spokane County community until his retirement in 2011. Over the course of his distinguished career, he held various roles including Patrol Deputy, Training Officer, Detective, Traffic Corporal, Patrol Sergeant, Training Sergeant, Accreditation Manager, Patrol Lieutenant, Internal Affairs Lieutenant, SWAT Operative, TAC Team Commander, and Defensive Tactics/Use of Force Instructor. After retiring from the Sheriff's Office, Earl worked as a Campus Resource Officer for Spokane Public Schools from 2015 to 2021, providing safety and law enforcement services for the district.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND RECOGNITION:
Earl has been actively involved in various professional organizations and community services throughout his career. He served as a past board member of the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission Board on Law Enforcement Standards and Training from 1995 to 2000 and as a past commissioner of the Commission from 2000 to 2005, where he was appointed by Governor Gary Locke. Earl was also a member of the Spokane County Incident Response Team from 2006 to 2011. Currently, he serves as a board member for the Responders Emergency Services Credit Union and as a consultant with EL Howerton Consulting. Additionally, Earl has served as a Youth Group Leader at Indian Trail Church.

HONORS AND AWARDS:

• 2004 Sheriff’s Star – Awarded by Sheriff Mark Sterk for extraordinary effort and achievement.

EDUCATION:
Gary Libey graduated from Washington State University in 1973 and earned his Juris Doctor (JD) from Gonzaga University School of Law in 1976.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Judge Gary Libey has practiced law in Whitman County, Washington, for over five decades, specializing in litigation, criminal defense, and business and estate matters. Upon graduating from law school, he began his legal career with a private law firm in Colfax, Washington, in 1976. That practice later evolved into Libey and Ensley, where he remained a partner until being elected as Whitman County Superior Court judge in 2016.

Judge Libey’s legal practice spanned various levels of the judicial system, including county, state, and federal courts, providing a strong foundation for his work as a Superior Court judge. He has been widely respected by his peers, serving as president of the Whitman County Bar Association and frequently handling cases in other jurisdictions, such as Spokane County Superior Court. In addition to his private practice, Judge Libey was elected as a part-time Whitman County District Court judge in 1978, serving until 1981, and then as a District Court judge pro tem starting in 1983. He was appointed as a Superior Court commissioner in 2009, a role he held until his election to the Superior Court bench in 2016.

Throughout his career, Judge Libey emphasized problem-solving in legal matters, as he stated in an interview with the Lewiston Morning Tribune, “I enjoy working with people and helping people in their legal matters, helping solve problems. Lawyers should be problem-solvers, not problem-makers.”

COMMUNITY SERVICE AND INVOLVEMENT:
Judge Libey has been deeply committed to his community, serving as a board member and generous contributor to more than 50 local and national organizations. His contributions include support for Whitman Hospital, Whitman County Library, Whitman County Fair, Colfax Chamber of Commerce, Thrifty Grandmothers, Colfax Golf Course Foundation, and Colfax Distinguished Young Women. Due to his significant generosity, the Colfax Library features the Libey Gallery, which is part of the Community Enrichment Center that he helped fund.

PERSONAL:
Judge Libey grew up in northeast Spokane, the son of a Spokane police officer. He is the father of two adult children and the grandfather of five.

HONORS AND AWARDS:

• Washington State Bar Association – 50+ Annual Pro Bono Certificates for the year's 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2015, and 2024.