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The Kalispel Tribe owns and operates more than a dozen businesses and enterprises in and around the Pend Oreille area.

We believe in building a strong community and our economic development opportunites emphasize our commitment to the land and people.

Employee Spotlight

Dr. David Pacey

By September 21, 2020 No Comments

Dr. David Pacey

I am the dentist at The Camas Center Dental Clinic

Briefly describe what your workday looks like?
First thing in the morning I meet with the staff of the Dental clinic. We discuss covid19 issues and review the schedule for the day.  Mornings patients are seen from 8 to noon, then lunch, when I often go for a run, or attend a webinar.  Afternoon patients are see from 1 until 430, then, after paperwork I often take the bus back home.

What’s the best thing about your job?

No doubt the best part of my job is building relationships with people in the community.

What’s the best thing about Kalispel Tribe?

They are a caring and supportive organization to work for.  This facility is a testament to that.

What does your workspace look like?
It’s a very modern and lovely dental clinic.

What has been the proudest moments working at Kalispel Tribe?

I have been here less than a year, but we are already seeing many many more kids in the community, which was an immediate goal.

What do you like to do when you are not at the office?
Before COVID I would have said: play sports. Now it’s fishing and biking and solo running

What inspires you?
The natural world and my family.

Fill in the blank: I once met…
The President of Sri Lanka, who was a lovely man.

If you could pick one superhero, who would it be?
Is Cat woman a superhero?

What is the song title that best describes your personality?

I don’t like Mondays

What advice would you give to younger tribal members?
Please see the dentist regularly :-}

What are five words (or less) of advice for others in your profession?

Be your best self, always.