Kelly Prior joined Litehouse in 2002 as Controller, was appointed to CFO in 2005. In 2019, he stepped into the role as President and CEO of the company.

Kelly graduated from Eastern Washington University with a degree in Business Administration and immediately obtained his license as a Certified Public Accountant. He has more than 25 years of experience in business management, finance and leadership. His career started with PriceWaterhouseCoopers, where he became Manager of Business Assurance. Kelly also has experience in the software industry and higher education. In addition to his formal training, Kelly gained the valuable skills of entrepreneurship while working in his family’s arts and crafts business for over 10 years.

Kelly has been involved with many aspects of the community in Sandpoint and neighboring Spokane, Washington including Board Member for the Sandpoint Area Chamber of Commerce and instructor for Junior Achievement on multiple occasions. He has served as President of the PAFE Board of Directors in the past and currently serves on the Executive Committee.

Kelly and his wife Diane have two sons, Jackson and Parker, and spend their free time traveling, boating and enjoying other family activities.