John J. Hemmingson named 2025 Business Leader of the Year

The Journal of Business has named John J. Hemmingson as its 2025 Business Leader of the Year.

An entrepreneur, business executive, and philanthropist, Hemmingson is the co-founder and CEO of Lakeside Companies., which spans multiple business sectors, including education, aerospace, real estate, construction, agriculture, and more. The longtime Spokane businessman will be recognized with the award at the Journal’s Business of the Year Awards event, which will be Wednesday, March 26, at the Spokane Club.