Hays leads local chamber

RITZVILLE - The Ritzville Chamber of Commerce has three new board members who were elected officers for 2023

During a meeting Jan. 30, Kellen Hays was elected president, Kaiden Bell vice president and Reya Huitron secretary.

Treasurer Becky Main and board member Charles Jingling will also continue to serve through January 2024.

Born in Ritzville, but raised in Washtucna, Hays graduated from Washtucna High School in 2006, attended Montana Tech University on a football scholarship and finished his degree in Pullman.

Having assisted with the local high school football team and served as a volunte...