Meet the Inland Empire FCA Team | Spokane & North Idaho

OUR TEAM

Inland Empire

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Meet the people who help make it all happen.

We see big potential in every moment, and care deeply about what we do every day.

Kane Ulrich

Multi-Area Director

Kane grew up in Spokane, Washington, where he played baseball and hockey. He got to fulfill his childhood dream of playing college baseball as he played two years at Lower Columbia College and then a year at Pacific University in Forrest Grove. Jesus transformed his life through the ministry of FCA in college, and he answered the call to full-time ministry in October of 2016. After nine years on staff overseeing Cowlitz County in Southwest Washington, Kane and his family moved to Spokane to serve on staff with FCA.

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Samantha Parlin

North Spokane

Area Representative

Samantha grew up in Castle Rock, Washington, where the Lord opened the door for her to play volleyball through high school and into two years at Lower Columbia College. Since the 7th grade, the Lord has used FCA to shape her faith through summer camps, trainings, public events, and leading huddles at school and on campus, and even a month-long trip to Europe. Through these experiences, the Lord has continually drawn her closer to Him, teaching her to serve, lead, and trust His calling. Now, as He is leading her to Spokane, she is eager to continue walking in the plans He has prepared.

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Kobe Parlin

North Spokane

Area Representative

Kobe grew up in Longview, Washington, and was a multi-sport athlete. He is currently a college basketball player at Whitworth University, where he uses basketball as his platform and gift to spread the gospel. Kobe has attended multiple colleges, including Lower Columbia College and Central Washington University, where he served as an FCA Huddle Leader at both colleges. After answering the calling to ministry, it has brought him to Spokane to continue to play basketball and serve the good Lord on Staff with FCA, changing Spokane to SpoKingdom!

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Kaitlyn Whitney Administrative Assistant and Marketing Director

Rick Anglin

Deer Park + Riverside

Ambassador

I was blessed to grow up in a Christian home where faith shaped my life from an early age. Throughout my years playing football, God gave me opportunities to share Christ with teammates and experience the impact of living out my faith in sports. After years of coaching my own children, I saw how many young athletes were finding their identity in their sport instead of in Christ. God led me to FCA after retirement, and I'm excited to help coaches and athletes discover the lasting hope, purpose, and peace found in Jesus.

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Jay Hilton

Spokane Valley

Area Representative

Growing up in a strong Christian family, Jay developed a lifelong passion for both faith and athletics, but it wasn't until attending NBC Basketball Camp that he experienced the life-changing impact of bringing the two together. Since then, he's spent more than 20 years teaching Bible studies, raising three amazing kids, coaching over 60 sports teams, volunteering in local schools, and building a career as an electrical engineer and educator. Now, Jay is excited to serve with FCA in Spokane Valley, where he gets the opportunity to combine his passion for sports and his love for Jesus by investing in coaches and athletes, building meaningful relationships, and helping the next generation grow in their faith both on and off the field.

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Kaitlyn Whitney

Administrative Assistant

Marketing Director

Kaitlyn was raised in Alaska, where she actively participated in a variety of sports. She attended George Fox University to continue her volleyball and track & field careers while also diving deep into the Christian community and FCA! She helped lead Bible studies on her team and was a leader in her huddle, where she enjoyed getting to grow and promote fellowship amongst her peers. After graduating and marrying her husband, Ethan, they relocated to North Idaho to be closer to family, embark on new adventures, and cultivate a strong community.

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Prospective Staff

Andrew Oates

Area Representative

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Alexia Snowder

Area Representative

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Inland Empire FCA Executive Board Members

Dave Vaughn

40-year educator, counselor, and multi-sport coach at Mead High School and Whitworth University, including head baseball coach at both; led camps and coached 100+ teams
Longtime FCA leader, hosting students for many years and actively involved in the ministry for over five decades
Grateful follower of Christ; husband, father of four, and grandfather to 12

Todd Ulrich

Former athlete: played for the Spokane Chiefs (3 years) and Whitworth University football (4 years)
Experienced coach with the Spokane Braves and numerous youth hockey teams
Faith leader, serving as the Team Chaplain for the Spokane Chiefs for the past 20 years

Jamie Smart

Former athlete at Pullman High School (volleyball, basketball) and Whitworth University (volleyball + track), with a heart for developing athletes and leaders.
Past Director of NBC Volleyball Camps, middle school educator, and coach.
Now serving as President of the Board for Sports Leadership Ministries.
Grateful to live in Spokane with my husband Josh and our 3 kids—active athletes in the Mead School District

Rob Wright

Attorney, Adjunct Professor at Gonzaga University School of Law, and Little League baseball coach
Longtime baseball player and FCA member from Kingston, Washington; now competes in endurance events, including Ironman triathlons
Devoted follower of Christ; husband and father of two, with a passion for investing in the next generation through faith and sport

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