Texie Montoya, President
Serving Since 2016
Texie Montoya is an Associate General Counsel at Boise State University where she has worked since 2012. Prior to joining Boise State, Texie clerked for the Honorable Stephen M. Brown at the Washington State Court of Appeals – Division III in Spokane, Washington.
Texie received her Bachelor’s degree from Boise State, where she served as Student Body Vice President and delivered the commencement address with her twin sister in 2006. She earned her Juris Doctor from Gonzaga University School of Law in Spokane, where she served as President of the Student Bar Association.
Texie is a member of Attorneys for Civic Education, the Government and Public Sector Lawyers section of the Idaho State Bar, and Idaho Women Lawyers. Texie is a 5th generation Idahoan and lives in Boise with her husband, stepson, and two daughters.
Abbey Erquiaga, Vice President
Serving Since 2023
Abbey is an Idaho native, and has worked in Idaho state agencies since 2009. Abbey currently serves as a Sr. Budget & Policy Analyst with the Legislative Services Office (LSO). Prior to her work with LSO, Abbey served as the Associate Director for the Center for School and Community Partnerships (CSCP) at Boise State University and as the Federal Programs Grants Coordinator at the Idaho State Department of Education. Abbey is also a co-owner of and coach at Bodyfit Group and Fitness, a boutique studio gym that specializes in progressive strength training in a small-group atmosphere.
Abbey holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management and a Master’s degree in Education Leadership from Boise State University and is currently enrolled in BSU’s Public Policy & Administration PhD program. In her free time, Abbey enjoys coaching for the Girls on the Run program, volunteering in her daughters’ classrooms, and sharing good food/conversation/music with friends and family. More than anything else, Abbey loves spending time with her husband and two daughters.
Sunny Wallace, Secretary
Serving Since 2023
Sunny Wallace is the director of executive projects at the University of Idaho, leading executive initiatives for the U of I. She is proud to be an adopted Vandal. Prior to joining the University of Idaho, Sunny worked at Boise State University for sixteen year in multiple divisions – from Advancement to Campus Operations, and Student Affairs.
Sunny received her Bachelor’s degree from Tulane University, and her master’s degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia. She is currently pursuing her PhD in Public Policy and Administration at Boise State, and plans to graduate in December of 2023.
Sunny is a board member of Athena, University of Idaho’s association of staff and faculty committed to promoting an inclusive and equitable climate for women at the university. Sunny was born and raised in Jefferson City, Missouri, but was delighted to move to Boise, Idaho in 1998. She splits her time between Boise where she lives with her husband, David, a Boise High art teacher, and two sons, and time in Moscow, Idaho on the main U of I campus.
Alexis Townsend, Treasurer
Serving Since 2023
As President of Lombard/Conrad Architects, Alexis leads with compassionate accountability. She’s an agent for transformation, continuously leading efforts to refocus and reinvigorate the 50-year-old Idaho firm. As an architect, Alexis has led her team on a multitude of projects for public agencies and non-profit organizations. She has proven expertise across multiple sectors including healthcare, public safety, and higher education. Well-known for her impassioned approach to detail, she consistently shows up as a fearless advocate for her clients.
Alexis’ career path mirrors her commitment to improve communities in our region. With her most recent work and interest focused in healthcare, civil service, and education design, Alexis has made an incredible impact on the wellbeing, protection, and education of the people of Idaho. Alexis received her master’s degree in Architecture from the University of Idaho and a Human Resources Certification from Cornell University. She serves on the Dean’s Advisory Council for the University of Idaho College of Art and Architecture, the Advisory Board for Idaho Women in Architecture, Engineering and Construction (IWAEC), and was recently appointed to the Capital City Development Corporation (CCDC) Board of Commissioner’s by Mayor Lauren McLean.
Outside of work, Alexis doesn’t slow down much. Her three daughters—including a set of twins—are her biggest hobby (and skiing buddies).
Savana Maxon, Director
Serving Since 2023
With a solid background in HR and Operations, Savana’s career journey began over a decade ago, supporting and developing startup insurance agencies. This experience laid the groundwork for her eventual shift into the realm of technology consulting, where she uncovered a deep-rooted passion for people operations. In this sector, Savana has had the opportunity to contribute significantly to Talent programs, advocate for DE&I, and support strategic business growth. As the Head of Operations for Lucro Consulting, Savana balances strategy with people management, aiding in the firm’s success and extending support to entrepreneurs in Idaho and nationwide.
The honor of supporting Go Lead Idaho serves as a natural extension of her professional journey and personal commitment to service. It allows her to merge her expertise with her passion for giving back, a purpose that she also fulfills through her participation in a local nonprofit dedicated to fostering leadership development.
Alison McCall, Director
Serving Since 2023
Alison McCall is a Boise native and originates residential mortgages at Supreme Lending. After graduating from Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon, she started working at a mortgage company and has been in the industry ever since. She loves interacting with clients throughout the loan process and helping them achieve the goal of homeownership. In her free time, Alison enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, who are 8 and 5 years old. Volunteering at their school and being involved in Girl Scouts and Go Lead keep her happily busy. She is also a fan of gardening, camping, and dining out.
Christine Nicholas, Director
Serving Since 2021
Christine is a shareholder in the Boise office of Kirton McConkie, a Salt Lake City-based full-service law firm with five locations and more than 170 award-winning attorneys. Christine is a business, real estate and finance lawyer, helping clients form and invest in businesses; buy and sell businesses; buy, sell, develop and lease real property; and borrow and lend money. Christine received her Juris Doctor from the University of Idaho College of Law, after receiving her BBA in management from the University of Massachusetts. Christine is a Fellow in the American College of Mortgage Attorneys, a Fellow in the American College of Real Estate Lawyers, and a Fellow in the American Bar Foundation. Christine’s practice has been recognized by Martindale-Hubble, Chambers & Partners USA, Mountain States Superlawyers, and Best Lawyers. Prior to joining Kirton McConkie, Christine served as President and Director of a large Boise law firm and served on non-profit Boards, including service on the Board of Ballet Idaho. Christine enjoys training her two Arabian horses, and is working towards agility competition with her two young Border-Aussies.
Tammy Perkins, Director
Serving Since 2023
Tammy is a former senior state government policy advisor with 12 years of experience managing policy objectives for the Governor of Idaho. Her areas of expertise include healthcare and social services policy development, advocacy, and legislative relations. Upon leaving state government, she started her own government affairs business, Capital City Consulting, to help her clients manage their governmental needs. She received her B.A. in Political Science and Public Policy from Boise State University and has a Certificate in Management from Notre Dame University.
Tasha Smagula, Director
Serving Since 2023
Tasha works as a Research Lead at Rathbone Falvey Research, where she enjoys designing effective and value-driven research projects. Her expertise includes needs assessment, program evaluation, change management, process improvement, and instructional design.
Tasha is a proud Boise State University alum and has three degrees. She recently earned her Master of Science in Organizational Performance and Workplace Learning in 2022. She also holds a Graduate Certificate in Workplace Performance Improvement and a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies with a minor in Sustainability.
Tasha spends her free time hanging out with her two dogs, Beavis and Dixie, and boyfriend, Josh. She loves to cook, hike and camp in the summer, and read.
Sara H. Spiedel, Director
Serving Since 2021
Sara holds an undergraduate degree from Princeton University and an MHA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She joined Saint Alphonsus 13 years ago and currently serves as Vice President of Finance for the medical group, which employs more than 500 healthcare providers and operates 70 medical offices stretching from Boise to Baker City.
Earlier in her career Sara worked as a health policy staffer in the U.S. Senate. She held roles with the Senate Special Committee on Aging and the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Sara grew up in Idaho and attended Boise High School. She and her husband Michael have three young boys and enjoy skiing, traveling, and hiking in the Boise foothills.