Commissioners find their piece of finance puzzle

Half of Whitman County’s newly-constituted finance department was solidified Monday when commissioners announced the hiring of their new administrative director.

The commissioners hired Gary Petrovich, CPA and former chief financial officer and vice president for King Distributors in Spokane, to oversee the county’s finances under their direction.

Commissioners made a point of announcing the Petrovich hire during their regular meeting Monday.

Commissioner Pat O’Neill said he looks forward to having Petrovich on board to help the county “get things in order” with its financial records and to he...