SEWEDA hires new director

Duane Wollmuth of Walla Walla was hired last week as executive director of the Southeast Washington Economic Development Association – or SEWEDA - and the Palouse Regional Transportation Planning Organization.

Wollmuth previously owned and operated the Three Rivers winery in Walla Walla, and has served on the state Tourism Commission. He also formerly worked as senior vice president of sales and marketing for the former Cellular One.

SEWEDA is the lead economic development agency for Asotin, Columbia, Garfield and Whitman counties. The organization also coordinates transportation planning for the four counties.