About Us

Founded in 1999, The Liberty Lake Splash is the source of news and information for the greater Liberty Lake, Wash., area. A free newspaper, The Splash is shipped directly to every address in Liberty Lake each Thursday and is posted online every Wednesday with regular content updates throughout the week. Since 2004, The Splash has been owned by Peridot Publishing LLC, the legal entity set up in Liberty Lake to operate The Splash and its related publications, including the annual Community Directory.

Members of The Splash team include:

Email	Josh Johnson, Editor and Publisher Also husband, dad, Valley Chamber board member, Honey Nut Cheerios zealot Member of Splash team since 2004 Former opinion page editor, copy editor, reporter, freelancer and journalism graduate of John Brown University Josh and his wife, Kim, purchased The Splash in March 2004 from founders Shaun and Nathan Brown, aiding his return from the Midwest to his hometown of Liberty Lake. His family members first moved to the community in the 1950s, and he is passionate about the lake, the people, bicycling on the trails and supporting local businesses. In his free time, he covets game nights with his family, reading (and surfing) news outlets and salivating over destinations for his next Splash Travels photo.
Email	Tammy Kimberley, General Manager Also aunt, soccer mom, occasional runner, dessert lover Member of Splash team since 2008 Journalism graduate of John Brown University Tammy is the point person for all things operational with a focus on organizational structure and project planning. She believes one of the best parts of her job is talking with area children for The Wave kids' newspaper. Her idea of a perfect day includes hiking with her family, take-out pizza and a good book. Tammy is grateful for simple days at the beach, mingling among the produce at the Farmers' Market and enjoying all the outdoor opportunities the area has to offer.
Email	Kelly Moore, Splash Staff Writer Also adventurer, gardener, Baylor Bears fan, eternal optimist Member of Splash team since 2010 B.A., Baylor University Kelly works as a reporter and photographer for The Splash, covering city, police, education, business and just about anything else. When she's not on the job, she keeps busy training for her next big run, enjoying the great outdoors and hanging out with her awesome dog Sherpa. She also cooks up a mean veggie burger. She loves Liberty Lake's small-town feel mixed with big-city smarts.
Email	Chad Kimberley, Splash Staff Writer Also teacher, sports junkie, Pepsi addict, father of three Member of Splash team since 2008 Experience as a freelancer for several print and online magazines Chad is the resident sports guru who compiles weekly sports information as well as heads up our sports contests and summer column series. His other job includes teaching and coaching basketball, as well as rooting from afar for his beloved Iowa Hawkeyes and Chicago Cubs. He looks forward to summers in Liberty Lake, where he can be found scavenging for deals at the community yard sale or attempting to water ski on the lake.

Email	Janet Pier, Senior Account Executive Also mother of two, biker, sunshine lover, diehard Gonzaga basketball fan Member of Splash team since 2006 Business degree from University of Montana Janet helps businesses connect with Liberty Lake by selling ads in The Splash, community directory and a variety of other special projects. A resident of Liberty Lake for 13 years, she stays busy keeping up with the hectic sports schedules of her husband and son. Away from The Splash, Janet loves to spend time in the sunshine, be it biking, golfing, gardening or running.
Email	Cindy Esch, Account Executive Also sailor, snowshoer, theater and movie lover Member of the Splash team since 2011 Attended Spokane Community College and Eastern Washington University with experience in sales, public speaking, travel and hospitality industries Cindy helps businesses connect with Liberty Lake by selling ads in The Splash, community directory and a variety of other special projects. A lifelong resident of the greater Spokane area, Cindy has lived in Liberty Lake for six years. When she's not entertaining people on her Catalina 27' Tall Rig Sailboat on Lake Pend Oreille, Cindy enjoys strolling through her neighborhood with her dog Teddy, attending concerts, movies and events in the parks and relaxing on her front porch swing while visiting with family and friends.
Email	Sarah Burk, Graphics Editor Also wife, sister, greeting card designer, food enthusiast Member of Splash team since 2008 Montana State University graduate with experience in pre-press and print design In addition to working on ad design, Sarah uses her skills to help produce weekly issues of The Splash, special sections and community directories. She enjoys reading classics, eating at sushi restaurants and walking her Jack Russell terrier, Charlie. A Montana native, Sarah wouldn't live anywhere but the Northwest and currently resides in Spokane Valley with her husband, Bret.
Email	Kelli Dexter, Office Manager Also wife, mother, grandma, Solitaire player extraordinaire Member of Splash team since 2007 Several years of experience in office administration Kelli is the first contact many people have with The Splash since she serves as receptionist in addition to overseeing billing, classifieds and all the other miscellaneous jobs that keep the office running smoothly. When she is not at work, Kelli can usually be found eating, sleeping, hanging out with her family or washing her hands. She enjoys summer in Liberty Lake and especially looks forward to the Farmers' Market (Veraci pizza and Trezzi Pesto are her favorites), walks on the great trails and kayaking on the lake.
Email	Mike Johnson, Distribution Manager Also husband, father, sports fanatic, student Member of the Splash Team since 2005 CVHS Class of 2007 and math education major at WGU Washington   Mike delivers The Splash and The Current to hundreds of businesses in Liberty Lake, Spokane Valley and the surrounding areas. When he isn't distributing the paper or recruiting new drop-off locations, he can be found studying to become a high school math teacher. Mike also enjoys golfing, shooting hoops or playing soccer in the local parks with his family. Mike loves the golf courses, lake, parks and trails that Liberty Lake offers.

 

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