Meet the Tri-City Stars
Here are the eight contestants for this amazing event! (Photos courtesy of Breshears Professional Photography)
Terral Russell
Realtor, John L. Scott Real Estate, Tri-Cities, Pasco
Terral Russell is a family man, Spouse and Father of two handsome boys. He graduated in “05” from South Seattle C.C then graduated from Rockwell Institute Real Estate School. He’s a Licensed Real Estate Broker at John L. Scott Real Estate Tri-Cities in Pasco. He also studied Principles of Business at South Seattle C.College and has 15 years in customer service. He attended Rainier Beach High School in Seattle, WA. His favorite things to do are spending time with his family, playing basketball, listening to uptempo music really loud, cooking and hanging out with friends.
Vicki Haines
DCNP, Atomic Dermatology PLLC
Vicki is a Dermatology Certified Nurse Practitioner/Owner of Atomic Dermatology in Pasco. Our dermatology practice has a staff that works with our patients to maintain and improve overall skin health. My goal for every patient is to experience a true sense of caring by everyone in this office. From the first phone call to check out, I want every patient to say, “That was more than I expected” I have been in the medical industry since 2001, and a proud WSU Alumnus. I am married to Kevin and have 2 small kids- Kelin (5) and Kenidy (3). We are very active and love to camp, ride motorcycles, 4-wheelers, snowboard, and get off the grid whenever possible. I am true extrovert - people energize me, and I love every day whether I’m at work, at home, or at play.
Chris Garratt
Chief Development Officer, Kadlec Foundation
As Chief Development Officer, Chris oversees all philanthropic and development activity for the southeastern Washington service area of Providence St. Joseph Health, including the administration of Kadlec Foundation and Providence St. Mary Foundation. Chris also has executive oversight of Community Health programs for Kadlec and Providence St. Mary that focus on preventative care strategies for those living in Southeastern Washington. Prior to being promoted to Chief Development Officer, Chris was the Executive Director of Providence St. Mary Foundation since 2012. Chris spent 10 years in various hotel sales and marketing leadership positions throughout the country with stops at MGM Grand Las Vegas, Visit Seattle, Starwood Hotels and RLH Corporation. Chris has an MBA from the Foster School of Business at the University of Washington and a Bachelor’s degree in Politics from Whitman College.
Eliana Sheriff
KEPR-TV News Anchor
Eliana is a newer face in the Tri-Cities, but she is quickly becoming very familiar with the area. You can watch her every weekday evening on KEPR Action News. She has lived in many different places over the last fews years, including South Dakota and Southern Oregon. She's originally from Los Angeles. Eliana graduated in 2014 from Loyola Marymount University. Eliana is happy to be a part of the Columbia Basin and is especially excited to get outdoors and explore rock climbing sites around the area. She admits, she will need to practice very diligently since dancing isn't second nature, but is beyond excited to be a part of the show.
Rich Breshears
Breshears Professional Photography
Rich Breshears and his beautiful wife Mary Ann live and work in Kennewick. He is the proud father of 5, and grandfather of 4. Rich moved to the area in 1992 to operate assisted living facilities, but his photography hobby became his life's passion soon after. Since 2000, Rich and Mary Ann have operated Breshears Professional Photography, specializing in portraiture. When Rich isn't taking portraits he loves to work out, hike, and be outdoors with his family. Reading a book, cooking, and sipping a glass of wine in his back yard with family and friends rounds out the perfect life for him.
Nicole Anderson
Vice Principal, Richland High School
Nicole is a Richland native. She was born and raised in the town that she now calls home for her family as well. She married her high school sweet heart, Brad Anderson and they have three beautiful children: Bradley, Noël, and Nadine. Nicole loves Richland for many reasons: the four season weather, mostly sunny days, the river, and the people in it! She attended Eastern Washington University for her Bachelors in Education and earned her Master’s in Educational Leadership at WSU-Tri-Cities. She has been in the career of education as a teacher/building leader for 22 years. Her current role is the Assistant Principal of Richland High School. Nicole is a graduate of Richland High School and is thrilled to help lead the school she loves so much. In Nicole’s spare time she spends time with her family at their cabin, on the river, or hiking. She is honored to be selected to be a part of this event.
Eldon Monson CFP® RICP®
Registered Investment Advisor Rep/Owner
Monson Wealth Management
Eldon, having lived in the Tri-Cities since the young age of a toddler, has always had a love and interest in business and investing. He began his career as an advisor in 2000 at a nationwide Investing and Financial Planning firm. In 2006, he opted to establish an independent office and opened Monson Financial. Since then, Monson Financial (now Monson Wealth Management) has enjoyed much growth and success, and ultimately becoming a Registered Investment Advisory Firm in 2014. Eldon values the trust his clients place in him as he is inevitably brought in to consult at monumental life events. These events can include births, deaths, career changes, disability, marriage, divorce, service missions, etc.
If Eldon is not reading, watching the market, or studying charts then you will likely find him on a basketball court, or spending time with his family. Eldon grew up here in Pasco and shares his business success equally with his business partner and wife of 20+ years, Stephenie. Together they have three children, Elijah, Hannah and Jacob.
Jhoanna Jones
CEO, Options Commercial Mortgage
She was born in Cali, Colombia. Jhoanna was exposed to dancing and loving life from an early age.At nineteen she went to Japan where she fell in love with her husband. She graduated from Bellevue University with a Business Degree and is now working on her Masters in Real Estate while building her business and raising their child with her husband of 20 years. Jhoanna has traveled the world, her restless nature and style have helped become a leader in the community that embraces her desired to do the best she can to help her community grow.
Meet the Judges
Michelle Goenen
Michelle was raised in Richland and graduated as a Richland Bomber in 2000. Michelle is currently holding the position as a Animal Control Officer at the Tri-cities Animal Shelter. She was a Commissioned Police Officer for about fourteen years, prior to being injured in the line of duty. During her career in Law Enforcement she has been an Explorer Advisor working with youth of the community and a Hostage Negotiator with the Benton/Franklin Regional SWAT Team and a School Resource Officer at Richland High School. She is married to Wes Goenen and has two step-children, Riley and Kylee. Michelle and her family enjoy backpacking, camping, running, and most all outdoor sports
Mary Lou Gnoza
Vocal stylist Mary Lou is well known to audiences in the Pacific Northwest for her dazzling repertoire of show-stopping Broadway songs, jazz standards, slow and dreamy ballads, and blues. There is never a dull moment when the music starts and audiences are mesmerized by the extraordinary stylings of her rich, full voice. She has resided in Richland for several years, and designs and creates costumes for Richland Light Opera Company and other local theatre groups when she isn’t singing.
Scott Smith
Scott and his wife Kathy live in West Richland and have 7 children and 3 grandchildren. The Smith family relocated to the Tri-Cities from Bellingham in 2010 and Scott opened his State Farm insurance agency in 2011. He was voted as the number one insurance agent in the Tri-Cities for 2015 and 2016. He enjoys golf, bowling, cycling, swimming and target shooting. He also has never met a classic car that he didn't like. Prior to coming to State Farm, Scott was a corporate Vice President for many years and also an adjunct professor of management at Western Washington University.