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Business, Community Leaders Select Honorees
Jon Rose
Jessica Kennedy
Lary Coppola
With over 75 nominations from all walks of local life, including the public and private sectors, our extremely discerning panel of judges has settled upon 40 of the Kitsap Peninsula's most outstanding individuals to be honored as our "40 Under Forty" Class of 2006. This exceptional group will undoubtedly become part of the next generation of "movers and shakers" — that select few who will determine what this place we all treasure will become, and who will shape its destiny. From all the materials the judges have reviewed, it is extremely obvious that our future is in good hands!
downtown Bremerton, and in 1996, before most people understood that Bremerton was a sleeping giant, had assembled a top-notch team of agents and captured the lion’s share of the city’s residential real estate market. Long before the Norm Dicks Governmental Center or the Harborside complex became a reality, under Jessica’s guidance, her firm, Windermere Real Estate/Westsound Inc. demonstrated its belief in Bremerton by building the first new building in downtown in more than 30 years, at 6th and Park. Before the waterfront building boom,
active in the Kitsap County Association of Realtors, serving as President, a local director, chairman of the Grievance Committee, cochairman of the Governmental Affairs Committee and as a State Director of the Washington Association of Realtors.
The Judges are compromised of: Jon Rose — President, Olympic Property Group LLC. Jon Rose is president of Olympic Property Group (OPG) in Poulsbo, the real estate development arm of Pope Resources. He has been with OPG since 1996 and now is responsible for the commercial revitalization of historic Port Gamble, as well as all real estate operations, including commercial and residential leasing programs, land development, land sales and marketing, legislative outreach, and special projects. Jon's current work includes permitting, management, and development of the company's master planned communities in Gig Harbor, Bremerton, Kingston, and Port Gamble. He is presently on the board of directors for Kitsap Economic Development Council, and a member of the North Mason District Capital Facilities Advisory Board. Jessica Kennedy — Partner and Managing Broker, Windermere Real Estate/Westsound Inc. Jessica Kennedy was an early believer in the revitalization of
it was only the second new structure downtown in over half a century. Jessica is involved in numerous community activities, including serving on the board and executive committee of the Kitsap Economic Development Council, as a second term Bremerton City Planning Commissioner, and a member of the City of Bremerton’s Mayor's Economic Round Table — in addition to being active in supporting the Admiral Theater. She is also a member of the 1610 Park Avenue Condominium Association Board of Directors. Jessica holds an associate broker’s license as well as the Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI) professional designation and in 2004, earned her Certified Residential Broker (CRS) designation from the National Association of Realtors. She has been
Lary Coppola — Editor and Publisher, The Kitsap Peninsula Business Journal. Lary Coppola has been in the publishing business in Kitsap County since 1979. He published the first real estate magazine for the area, and founded the Kitsap Peninsula Business Journal in 1988, which was honored in only its third year of publication as Media of the Year, by the Washington Association of Realtors for coverage of the state's Growth Management Act. Lary currently is serving his second term on the Kitsap County Planning Commission, which he chaired in 2003, and served as chairman of the recently concluded joint City of Port Orchard — Kitsap County Citizens Advisory Group for the South Kitsap sub-area planning process. He was the Centennial President of Port Orchard Rotary and is also the immediate past chair of the Kitsap Economic Development Council, a board member of the Homebuilders Association of Kitsap County, a director of the Building Industry Association of Washington and a five-year member of USA Today’s Small Business Panel. A nationally published automotive writer, he is a member of the prestigious Motor Press Guild and past president and current treasurer of the Northwest Automotive Press Association. He also serves on the Board of Governors of the Columbia Tower Club in Seattle.
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Ted Abernathy
Ted Abernathy grew up in rural northern Georgia, but knew early on he had an interest in real estate and would pursue it as a career. Moving to Kitsap County in 1991, and knowing only three people here, he passed the state real estate exam the next year. He was immediately hired by Spot Realty, at that time a large regional firm headquartered in Port Orchard, which later become Prudential NW Real
Estate. Ted was named as the company’s “Rookie of the Year” his first year in the business, and was honored as the Kitsap County Association of Realtors as “Realtor of the Year” in 2004. After 15 years in the industry still loves what he does. Ted is passionate about upholding the ethical standards of his industry, having served as grievance chairman and professional standards chair for the local Realtors’ association. “As Realtors, our loyalty and fiduciary duties to our clients should be our most important priority,” he believes. One tidbit no one knows — Ted treasures his time as a boy on the farm and driving a tractor.
Brock Baker
but is also proud of the building he recently
President, Brock’s Interiors Age: 36
constructed to house his business. He is
Associate Broker/Assistant Managing Broker, RE/MAX Platinum Services Age: 38
actively involved at Christ Memorial Church
Brock Baker and his wife are used to working together. After the store they both worked in went out of business, Brock and his wife started Brock’s Interiors in April 1995. His company provides homeowners and builders the ability to select flooring, countertops, and all types of tile and natural stone for bathrooms and kitchens. Brock is most proud of his wife and kids,
Congratulations to the 40 under Forty Nominees. We salute Ted Abernathy and Joni Kimmel for their accomplishments.
Ted Abernathy 662-5454 Silverdale
Joni Kimmel 598-8566 Poulsbo
Platinum Services Each Office is Independently Owned & Operated
in Poulsbo. Brock feels that one of his greatest motivators was his college basketball coach. “He really instilled a deep down confidence in each one of us that gave me the guts to dive into things believing I could be successful when I probably wouldn’t be otherwise,” said Brock.
We salute the winners of the 2006 40 under Forty
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Teresa M. Bryant Branch Office Administrator, Edward Jones Investments-Bremerton Age: 26 Teresa M. Bryant began working for the Bremerton Branch of Edward Jones Investments when she was 18 and hasn’t looked back. She graduated from South Kitsap High School in 1998 and proceeded to earn her associates degree at Olympic College. Teresa then earned her bachelor’s degree in business administration from Jones International University, and is currently working towards becoming a Senior
Rick Cadwell President and Principal, Pacific Construction and Drury Construction Age: 38
Heights
Rick Cadwell graduated from Central Washington University with a degree in construction management in 1990, but had already been working for Drury Construction as a project manager. After becoming a principal in 1997, Rick moved on and founded Pacific Heights Construction in 2001 with 3 other principals. Pacific Heights Construction, where
Ryan Christian Branch Sales Manager, Countrywide Home Loans-Bremerton Age: 32 Ryan Christian learned his work ethics growing up in a small Midwest farm community where a hand shake is no different then a signature on a contract, and “walking beans” for a summer job was the way of life. Ryan started in sales at 20 years old while attending college. After only working for a little more than a year, he was quickly promoted to major
Shawn Cucciardi Partner/General Manger, McCormick Woods Golf Course Age: 32 Shawn Cucciardi spent 10 years working for the Professional Golfer’s Association (PGA). He had a vocal scholarship, which allowed him to graduate from college earning degrees in both business administration and professional golf management. While working for the PGA, he spent four years focusing on tournament administration and six years on golf development. He became the
Branch Office Administrator for her office. She is proud of the 1st Annual Fashion, Flowers, and Finance show, which was held in late June. She planned and organized this show, which drew 120 attendees, and is currently planning a new fashion event. Teresa serves on the Membership and Marketing committee for the Bremerton Chamber of Commerce, and also heads a sub-committee for the Chamber. She recently was named as Member of the Month for September. Her son recently started kindergarten, and she joined the Sunnyslope PTA so she can be actively involved with his education.
Rick currently serves as president, constructs mixed-use, multi-family and residential projects. Rick is involved in many “extra-curricular” activities including: Central Washington University Construction Management Advisory Council, Review panel member for the University of Washington Construction Management Capstone projects, City of Poulsbo Zoning Ordinance Advisory Panel, NK Success — the North Kitsap High School mentoring program, and is a volunteer for the Nelson Farmhouse remodel for the City of Poulsbo Parks Department.
accounts covering the entire United States. Ryan moved to Bainbridge Island shortly after marrying his high school sweetheart to housesit for his Uncle. After working at BOXLIGHT in Poulsbo as a sales rep and wholesale account rep he wanted a new challenge and went into mortgage lending in 2001. Staring with Countrywide Home Loans in March 2004, he was quickly promoted to branch sales manager in December 2004. Ryan is proud of his family life and the birth of their first child this past December after 10 years of marriage.
Executive Director for the Pacific Northwest Section PGA Junior Golf Fund Inc., where he designed and implemented “growth of the game” initiatives both regionally and nationally. His life long goal was to own and manage a golf course, and he accomplished that goal with the acquisition of McCormick Woods Golf Course. Shawn is passionate about local community organizations that focus on business development, and is currently the President of the Board of the Kitsap Peninsula Visitor and Convention Bureau (VCB). He is also a member of the board of directors for the Bremerton Area Chamber of Commerce.
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Miranda Dageenakis Owner & Doctor, Costa & Dageenakis Family Dentistry Age: 33 Dr. Miranda Dageenakis started on her path to dentistry at an early age, graduating from dental school at Indiana University when she was 25. She moved to Kitsap County four years ago, where she met her business partner Marta Costa. Miranda is committed to providing the best technology and highest quality that dentistry has
Wes Davis Lead Pastor New Life Kitsap Age: 36 Wes Davis discovered on a mission trip in the 11th grade that he was being directed to spend his life spreading God’s love and putting smiles on peoples faces after touching the life of a little boy that had withdrawn from the outside world. After attending Northwest University and receiving his BA in Biblical Literature Wes spent five years in Post Falls, ID and then became a youth pastor at Christ
Congratulations to all those recognized by their peers as outstanding young business and community leaders. Thank you to all of you who took the time to nominate, and congratulations again to all those recognized. –Lary Coppola
to offer. She is proud of her involvement with research in dental school, which focused on the effects of nicotine on oral tissue. She always likes to hear a happy patient, and is a supporter of the new program Service with a Smile. “What makes me most proud is when a patient that has avoided dentistry for years due to fear of dentists tells me that I have changed his or her life and made it possible for them to get dental care,” said Miranda. Miranda recently applied to join the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary, which will allow her to become more involved in community service.
Memorial Church in Poulsbo. Newlife Church was founded in October 2000 with Wes as the lead pastor. The purpose was to start a church for people to bring their friends and family who wanted to connect to God, but didn’t feel comfortable in the traditional church. Today, Newlife Church has four gatherings with the addition of two more churches. A father of three children and being married for 13 years brings joy to Wes. “Being a good husband and dad is what I want to be known for,” Wes said.
Congratulations Miranda Dageenakis, D.D.S. We recognize your outstanding dedication to your profession and your community.
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Derrin Doty President, All Century Insurance & Financial, Inc. (Allstate) Age: 36 Derrin Doty played baseball while attending the University of Washington and was named one of the top 50 players of the last 100 years. He was also voted to the All-Century Team, and played pro baseball with the Los Angeles Angels until 1996 when he began his career in the mortgage business. Now, he spends some of his free time coaching basketball, baseball, and soccer.
Lori Durham Owner, Dream Dinners Age: 39 Lori Durham starting working in the toy department at K-Mart during Christmas time and said, “It was enough to make me decide to get an education.” After going to school, Lori worked as a bookkeeper for several different companies before signing on with Northwoods Lodge, where she served as office manager for almost seven years. She still works there part-time while
He currently owns two Allstate agencies in Kitsap County, winning the 2005 Inner Circle Award and finishing 128 out of 14,000 Allstate agencies nationwide. These agencies had not won an award in years, and both are over 25 years old. Derrin is proud of his wife and three children, and is involved with his church at Newlife. In the business world, he is proud of his staff of six employees that help him protect his clients’ best interests. He believes that his job is an important part of other people’s lives and that if you take good care of people, they will remain committed to you as clients.
building her Dream Dinners franchise. Along with her husband, who she has known since Kindergarten, her focus with Dream Dinners is to get the family back to the dinner table with healthy meals. Lori is very involved with local public schools and fundraising. Currently she is a Co-VP at Central Kitsap Junior High’s PTSA and said she feel that kids will get a great start with strong community support. Dream Dinners has done fundraising in the past for the Indianola Club House and has donated a years worth of meals to the Stevenson “Quintuplet” family.
We salute the 40 under Forty Class of 2006
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Common Threads Bind Honorees Family. Community service. Faith. Learning the value of a dollar. Literacy. These are among the common threads that ran through many of the 40 Under Forty nomination forms. A number of our 40 Under Forty honorees cited Rotary and the Relay For Life as their passions. Rotary for offering the opportunity to not only give back to the community, but to help those in need in other places in the world. The Relay For Life demonstrates a unique sense of community camaraderie and is the absolute personification of hope, while raising money for breast cancer research. And there are other passions as well, most of which have been forged by exceptional and personal life experiences. “I am proud to say I have provided financial support for World Vision from the time I was 15 years old,” stated Afshan Tabazadeh. "I had one child that I provided financial support for from the age of two up to 17, and I am now on my second child with World Vision.” This, from someone who escaped Iran at age 11. Others find their passions closer to home. “The Navy League is the organization I spend most of my free time working with, Says Jennifer Nance. “I feel a huge commitment to supporting the sea services based on the fact we live and work, surrounded by the Navy.” “I am a big believer in helping children and disadvantaged families,” declared Kay Hill Cook. “This is
a purpose close to my heart, because I have been blessed with good people in my life and have never needed anything like this. I am grateful that I can try to help make a difference in the lives of people who haven’t been, and need a helping hand.” Beside understanding the responsibility of giving back to the community that gave them the opportunity to succeed, many of our honorees also noted how their parents taught them to think independently and how hard work has its own rewards. Those aren’t just monetary, but also include the self-satisfaction enjoyed by a job well done, as well as in the rewards achieved by not being afraid to follow their dreams. But perhaps the entire entrepreneurial mindset was articulated best by Maura Hallam Sweley, who said, "After years of being an employee, with some freelancing on the side, my move to Kitsap was the perfect impetus for me to make the leap from employee to self-employed. Despite the occasional rocky road that being a small business owner can lead you down, I hope to never be an employee again.” Our 40 Under Forty honorees obviously understood that basic philosophy at a relatively early age, and it has brought them to this place in time. Some people never understand it — and that is often the simple difference between leaders and followers.
Rebecca Graham Owner, IMPACT Writing & Design, North Mason Neighbor Age: 35 Rebecca Graham started IMPACT Writing & Design in 2002 after watching nonprofits struggle. Wanting to find a “better way” of doing things, she went back to school to earn a graduate degree in organization development and at the same time worked as a graphic designer, learning to use images and words to better promote ideas, products and services. Rebecca combined her skills and started
Maura Hallam Sweley Owner, Hallam Creative Services Age: 35 Maura Hallam Sweley has had a long history working with words, and became seriously interest in writing as a career when she won the New England Council of Teachers of English Excellence Award in writing in 1988. From there, she went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature at Boston College, and spent a year studying creative writing at Emerson College. She has been improving her writing and editing
her business driven by the desire to help organizations grow stronger. “I am passionate about nonprofits, and the difference they can make in quality of life in a community,” she said. Also the founder and publisher of North Mason Neighbor, a 6400 circulation, 16-page bi-monthly community newsletter for community organizations and local businesses, Rebecca’s goal is to enhance the image of organizations or businesses and create a lasting positive impression with their customer base. Rebecca is proud of her partnership, marriage and family that her husband and her have created for their son.
skills for the past 12 years in both the print and online publishing worlds. She spent several years in project management in the print and online publishing industry, and began the transition to being a fulltime writer and editor in 1999. She is proud of her company, Hallam Creative Services, and the place that it has found alongside other businesses in Kitsap County. She is actively involved in the Silverdale Chamber of Commerce and the Kitsap Community Foundation, and is a supporter of environmental and animal issues.
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Morgan Hanley VP and General Manager, Hanley Construction Inc. Age: 29 Morgan Hanley is proud to say he is a part of the largest roofing company based on the Kitsap Peninsula. His father, Oliver, started the company in 1987 as a sole proprietorship and today with approximately 40 employees; Hanley Construction strives to provide the highest quality roofing installations. Morgan started working with his father at age eight,
Rich Hecker Vice President, EHL Insurance-Poulsbo Age: 39 Rich Hecker believes that EHL insurance has a unique business model for the development and implementation of business risk management and insurance programs. It provides clients with a long term strategic plan to reduce their overall cost of risk and makes them look more attractive to the insurance market. He wishes to continue his leadership at EHL and would like to increase his contributions to the
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earning his first dollar after spending the day on the roof. Morgan would also visit jobs with his father after school and during the summer months being educated about the business from the ground up. After graduating from WSU in 2000, Morgan began working full time. Expanding the company to include glass railings, decks, patio covers and Duradek membranes, as well as developing a new marketing program, Morgan also developed a new Web site and installed a new computer system while expanding the customer base.
community. He believes that his education at Central Washington University has helped him be successful in life. Rich gets the most satisfaction by giving to others in need, and is proud of establishing and co-sponsoring a charity golf tournament that is in its fourth year, and will have raised $25,000 for the Kitsap Community Fund. He has coached little league baseball and soccer for the past four years, and spends his free time golfing at the Kitsap Golf and Country Club. Rich also likes to attend Seattle Mariners games, and enjoys taking his family out boating and water skiing.
Congratulations to the 2006 Class 40 Under Forty
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Kay Hill Cook Corporate Secretary, Hill Moving Services, Inc. Age: 39 Kay Hill Cook joined family-owned Hill Moving Services, Inc. in July 1993, where she ran the office for four hours a day on Bainbridge Island. Hill Moving Services has been in business for 20 years, and does business locally and nationally. In November 1993, the firm expanded into military relocation and moved to Poulsbo. She is proud of the business she has helped build for the next generation and beyond.
Ken Kambich Attorney, The Shiers Law Firm/ Principal Alliance Equity, Inc Age: 36 Ken Kambich began his career in law as a tax attorney in Seattle. He later switched to general commercial transaction, real estate law, and estate planning in Kitsap County. In addition to his law practice, he focuses on small to medium sized mergers and acquisitions on the west coast, as well as private equity transactions.
Congratulations
to the entire class of 2006 40 Under Forty
When not working, Kay likes to lend a hand helping children and disadvantaged families. She assisted with the North Kitsap transition houses, which allowed families to get back on their feet after adverse domestic occurrences. She earned her first dollar picking up nails in the parking lot of the moving company her father managed, a tradition that her daughter Sarah continues today. Kay says that it is surprising that she has always worked on the accounting side of business and has legal office education, but doesn’t balance her personal checkbook.
Ken is a family oriented man, but many people don’t know that he is also a huge 80s Van Halen fan. He and his wife, along with four other families, started Grace for Kids in 2004, a private foundation that helps out kids in Kitsap County. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the Harrison Medical Center Foundation, and is Secretary/Treasurer of the Kitsap County Estate Planning Council. “I would pay untold amounts of money to see David Lee Roth with Van Halen… in 1982,” said Ken.
Congratulations 40 Under Forty Ken Kambich Attorney
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Derek Kilmer
Derek Kilmer started his career at McKinsey & Co. after finishing graduate school. He then went to work for the Economic Development Board for Tacoma-Pierce County, a private nonprofit organization focused on recruiting new businesses into the area and helping existing businesses grow and succeed. Derek became a State Representative in the 26th Legislative District in
2004, and has worked in the legislature to help small businesses and to improve transportation in the area. He is most proud of a bill that he passed to create a local financing tool that will help improve the roads and allow a hospital to be built in Gig Harbor without new taxes. Derek, who is also a Rotarian, is a firm supporter of education, working as a trustee for Tacoma Community College. “I really believe that education is the surest ticket to the American Dream,” he says. He was also the Vice President of Communities in Schools of Peninsula, which helps prepare kids for success in school and life.
Joni Kimmel
children, who make her life joyful. She is
Realtor RE/MAX Platinum Services Age: 38
passionate about volunteering at Christ the King
26th District State Representative and Business Retention Manager, Economic Development Board Tacoma-Pierce County Age: 32
Academy, where her son attends school. She
Joni Kimmel has been in sales since she was 16 years old. After graduating with a degree in communications, she worked for IKON selling copiers and fax machines for over six years. Finally she moved back to Poulsbo in 1996 and began her career in Real Estate. “I have been in the business of helping people realize the American Dream for over 10 year,” Joni said. Joni is proud that she is the mother of four
also volunteers in the classroom for two hours every Friday, and is also involved in procurement for their annual auction. Joni also has a history with pageants, reigning as Miss Poulsbo in 1986. She continues to be involved with pageants, and was a judge in the Miss Kingston Pageant. She is also a supporter of Relay for Life, and is involved at her church.
Congratulations to the 40 under Forty Class of 2006!
Derek Kilmer
Saluting
State House of Representatives District 26
the exceptional recipients of the 40 Under Forty Awards Class of 2006
DerekforSenate@aol.com
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Robert C. King
Robert C. King is a board certified thoracic surgeon with a special interest in cardiac operations. After earning his Bachelor of Arts degree in biology at the University of Pennsylvania, he went on to earn his M.D. at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. He completed his training in cardiothoracic surgery at the University of Washington, and began working for Harrison
Medical Center in 2003. He is now the director of cardiac surgery at Harrison Hospital. Robert is proud of the team he assembled and directed, which was recognized for delivering the best cardiac surgical care in the state of Washington in 2005. Harrison Medical Center describes Robert as a brilliant, compassionate surgeon and an insatiable scholar. He is passionate about serving others and creating a strong community. “We all need to put our communities first… hospitals, schools, churches, shelters, charities, neighbors… serving one another is what it is all about,” said Robert.
Chris Koebelin
general manager. With his list of goals in hand
General Manager Silverdale Beach Hotel Age: 30
Chris worked hard and accepted his first general
Director of Cardiac Surgery, Harrison Medical Center-Bremerton Age: 39
Chris Koebelin, secretly a Californian at heart, took over as general manager of the Silverdale Beach Hotel in December 2005. Starting his hotel industry career in 1997 as a front desk clerk while attending school at the University of Washington, Chris decided this was the industry for him after only working three months. He sat down with his immediate supervisor at the time and asked what he needed to do to become a
manager position in 2002. This Silverdale Rotarian has pride in coming to work everyday because of the relationships he has developed over the years. It has always been important to him to not only give respect in business, but also earn respect. “It is one thing to be successful at a young age, and quite another to have earned the respect of your peers,” he says.
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Class of 2005
Dr. Jeff Olsen Olsen Family Chiropractic
Lisa Berntsen
Steve Houmes
Adar Palis
Geo Engineers
Silver City Restaurant & Brewery
Harrison Hospital
Erin Brinkerhoff
Marty Huff
Brian Patten
The Dance Gallery
Kitsap Pest Control
Reliant NetCom
Christopher Clephane
Wayne Keffer
Leslie Petersen
Northwest Creative Media, Inc.
WRK Construction
Kitsap Bank
Sean C. Combs
Devin Louden
Nate Potter
Steelhead Productions
Cold Stone Creamery
Printing Services
Hannah Crowell
Beth Ludlow
Joe Riley
Advantage Nissan
Preuit Home Furnishings
Kitsap Bank
Jennifer Fetterplace
Brent Marmon
Elizabeth Scott
John L. Scott Real Estate
Pacific Northwest Title
HBA of Kitsap County
Robert Gelder
Kelsey Marshall
Angela Sell
Martha and Mary Lutheran Services
Grounds For Change
Edward Jones
Paul Gilmore
Jason Mayer
Kyler Talbot
Visual Apex
EHL Insurance
Talbot Excavating
Jennifer Hayes
Kara Morkert
Mark Timmerman
Olympic College
The Dance Gallery
Mark Air, Inc.
Karie Hoffman
Carrie Mulcahy
AnnaLee Todd
Windermere Real Estate
Encore Communities
EHT Enterprises, Inc.
Sheldon Hooker
Roger Nance
Stacey Tucker
Donobi, Inc.
Countrywide Home Loans
Chico Towing, Sun Select
Charles Horton
Dr. Nicholas Nelson
Jeff Way
Kitsap Sun
Animal Hospital of Central Kitsap
Pristine Homes L.L.C.
Scott Houmes
Audrey Newell
Jim Way
Silver City Restaurant & Brewery
Kitsap Regional Library
Pristine Homes L.L.C.
Chris Lee Director of Acute Care Services, Harrison Medical Center-Silverdale Age: 33 Chris Lee earned his first dollar babysitting and has not lost his passion of caring for others since. Graduating with a bachelor’s degree in business from Florida State University a mere six months after graduating from high school, Chris first realized he wanted to work in the medical field while picking up shifts as an Emergency Department registrar. He earned his two-year nursing degree in 1997, and later
Bryan McConaughy Principal BMcConsulting Age: 33 Bryan McConaughy is the principal of BMcConsulting, providing public and government relation’s services to clients doing business in Kitsap County. After serving in the political arena for Congressman Norm Dicks and Senator Betti Sheldon, he deiced to start his own consulting business, allowing him time to focus on his two boys and wife. Now in business for three years, Bryan enjoys helping clients be successful.
a master’s degree in Nursing Administration. He gained nursing management experience at Central Florida Regional Hospital as an administrative coordinator. Now, Chris oversees around 250 full-time employees and five managers — and has only been working at Harrison Medical Center for two years. “As a nurse, I get to impact one or two patients a day,” said Chris. “As a leader, I get to impact all patients by ensuring our nurses get what they need to be happy.” Chris is proud of the care that Harrison Hospital provides, and volunteers with Capri Heart and Lung Institute in Bremerton.
Gleaming about the success of the Bremerton Alumni/ Semancik Foundation Golf Tournament, Bryan teamed up with the Dowell’s to kick-start the program three years ago and raised at least $15,000 this year for scholarships for Bremerton High School graduates. Bryan said he feels it is key in Bremerton’s revitalization to enhance learning opportunities. Even though Bryan went to college to become a high school teacher, he earned his first political campaign experience at the young age of 8 when his parents had him putting up signs for Sharon Shrader for her run at county commissioner.
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Jennifer Mentor Mills
filing documents. Now, she owns the firm,
Owner, Mentor Company Age: 32
which owns, manages and develops real property throughout Kitsap County.
Jennifer Mentor Mills worked as a lawyer at Stanislaw Ashbaugh in Seattle from 1999-2003 before deciding to return to Kitsap County and work for her family’s company. Her father, local legend Joe Mentor, founded the company 50 years ago. Jennifer’s first job at the Mentor Company was answering phones and
Heidi Kaufman Owner Neighborly Greetings, LLC Age: 38 Heidi Kaufman not only owns Neighborly Greetings, LLC, but also volunteers with the Military Affairs Committee for Port Orchard Chamber of Commerce. As a Navy wife of more than 20 years, Heidi home schooled her three children and used her spare time to create an on-line custom party favor business, Aloha Wrappers, which has transformed into a personalized wrapper design site. Heidi and her husband, Geoffrey, started
United Moving & Storage congratulates Dan Smith on his climb to success.
She is proud of the Mentor Company and wants to continue the business and legacy that her father has built up the past 50
years.
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enjoys
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member of the Mathis Guild to help suppor t and raise funds for Harrison Medical Center.
Neighborly Greeting, LLC to deliver gift bags, which serve to welcome new residents to our community and provide marketing support for local business. Expanding from the Port Orchard area to Silverdale, Bremerton and Poulsbo, Heidi’s long-time dream of creating and operating a welcome service which helps new residents successfully transition into our community. While running her own company, Heidi home schooled all three of her children with the result that two children performed exceptionally well on their SATs and the youngest is receiving significant recognition in his first year of public school.
Congratulations
Dan Smith 2006 Recipient 40 Under Forty Award
Jennifer Mentor Mills 40 Under Forty Class of 2006
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Jennifer Nance
and was also a recipient of The Circle of
Home Loan Consultant, Countrywide Home Loans Age: 36
Excellence Award by Countrywide.
Growing up in Belfair, Jennifer Nance began her 13-year career as a receptionist at Continental Mortgage in Silverdale when she was 22 years old. She then began to process loans and worked her way up to becoming a loan originator. Jennifer is now the number one loan officer for Countrywide, which is the number one lender in both the county and nation. She has closed over $40 million in construction loans,
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Hank Nance
StudioExperience is devoted to the home theater enthusiast. As the home theater boom began, Hank started doing sales for StudioExperience and within a short time was promoted to sales supervisor. He then moved up to sales supervisor for both StudioExperience and BOXLIGHT, then to product manager for both divisions, and soon after to general manager for the BOXLIGHT family. Hank is proud of managing a successful sales force and creating StudioExperience. One unknown fact about Hank is that he was mostly educated overseas from age 10-18 in Scotland, the Philippines and England.
Jennifer is also actively involved in The Navy of
the
United-Bremerton-Olympic
Peninsula Council, an organization that supports sea services. She believes that she has a huge commitment to this organization because the Navy surrounds this area. She is proud of the career she has built over the years, and also of all the hard work it took to get to this point.
General Manager, BOXLIGHT Corporation Age: 34 Hank Nance made the climb from sales rep to general manager in a short five years. His career path started in construction while attending college. He took what he learned and applied it to his uncle’s construction company, that he helped his aunt run when his uncle passed away. During that time Hank and his wife were in the process of creating a business plan for StudioExperience — which is now a division of BOXLIGHT.
CONGRATULATIONS 40 UNDER FORTY NOMINEES And to our own
Jennifer Nance
Ryan Christian
Home Loan Consultant
Bremerton Branch Sales Manager
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Shanna Neims Principle, Elandan Interiors, Inc.-Bremerton Age: 37 Shanna Neims takes great pride in enhancing peoples lives with her work at Elandan Interiors, Inc. As a full spectrum design company in Kitsap County, Shanna’s consulting and design services range from concept to complete office or home designs. Some of her projects include hotels, yachts, and restaurants, including Cosmo’s in Port Orchard. Continuously refining her skills and education by studying Computer Aided Design (CAD) and
Kristi Nelson Realtor, RE/Max Unlimited-Bainbridge Island Age: 38 Kristi Nelson is not only a former high school rodeo queen but also a Realtor with RE/Max, which has allowed her and 2 other Realtors to form Island Home by Design. Offering real estate sales and target marketing, along with design consulting and project implementation, Kristi truly enjoys real estate. Beginning her career as a junior account executive for a small Dallas advertising agency,
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Architecture, Shanna also travels widely in Europe and Asia to stay ahead of the trends and annually leads tours to China. As founder of “Stockings for a Cause,” held at Elandan Gardens the first Saturday of December, Shanna and the Kitsap Bremerton Health Department help raise money for people living with AIDS in the community. Each year she contacts local businesses, artist and “non-artists” to encourage creative entries that bring their businesses into view. This early entrepreneur earned her fist dollar when she was eight selling lemonade to a bus of Bonsai enthusiasts that were visiting her father’s collection.
Kristi decided to abandon the corporate world to take a job as a flight attendant. She bought her first house and found she was naturally drawn to real estate. As a Realtor for the past 12 years, she was able to meet her husband, Doug, who is also a real estate professional. Together they own RE/Max Unlimited on Bainbridge Island. Kristi is also able to also work in the design and construction of homes by offering consulting services which include sales and marketing as well as incorporating design and decorating aspects to help maximize a client’s real estate investment.
Congratulations for an award well-deserved.
Hank Nance General Manager
Shanna Neims 40 Under Forty Class of 2006
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R.J. Peabody Realtor, John L. Scott-Port Orchard Age: 35 R.J. Peabody has spent the last three years as a Realtor with the Port Orchard office of John L. Scott. After starting out working mainly with buyers, R.J.’s career began to blossom when his clients began referring him to others. He believes that he has the ability to connect with people from all walks of life, which have enhanced his referral business. “Some of my now closest friends are people
Lisa Phipps Realtor, John L. Scott-Silverdale Age: 35 Lisa Phipps has worked in sales much of her life, which made the transition to real estate much easier. She is currently employed at John L. Scott, which is a company that she believes has “core roots” that makes her proud to work for it. She is also currently studying to earn her broker’s license. Her first real estate deal was through a referral from a friend who wanted to buy a house, which launched her career selling
that I met from my real estate transactions,” said R.J. Growing up in the country, RJ is an avid outdoor sportsman and also a fan of the television show “Little House on the Prairie.” He had the opportunity to sponsor a Little League Team of five to seven year olds this year, which provided him with much enjoyment. He is also actively involved with The Relay for Life to support cancer research and helps support his best friend’s wife who is a cancer survivor, and their family.
homes. Lisa enjoys gardening and loves to help other people design their gardens, but also makes time to volunteer around the community. Being able to juggle motherhood with her career is something Lisa is proud of, but always remembers that family is extremely important. She volunteers on several committees with the Home Builders Association of Kitsap County and is active in Relay for Life. John L. Scott also has a foundation where a portion of her earnings are contributed to Harrison Hospital Pediatric Care.
We applaud the 40 under Forty recipients
R.J. Peabody
We particularly would like to recognize R.J. Peabody Lisa Phipps for their accomplishments in the real estate profession and their contributions to the community.
corporate sponosor
Lisa Phipps
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Heather Pluska Partner, J’aime les Crepes Inc. Age: 38 Heather Pluska never intended to become a crepe chef — she taught Italian children in a Montessori school in Paris, while her husband Paul worked as a musician there. But it was living in Europe for so many years that gave the couple the opportunity to sample many types of different foods. Visiting Switzerland and living in France offered the chance to sample crepes from some of the best creperies in the world, as well as meet the chefs who made them, and learn all the
Wendy Rohrbacher Founder and President, Friends of Avery Cancer Caregiver Network Age: 39 Wendy Rohrbacher is a firm believer that money doesn’t lead to happiness. She worked as an environmental management consultant in Alaska and Kitsap County until her best friend was diagnosed with cancer. She helped her friend battle breast cancer for two years, and supported her family for two years. Shortly after, she cashed in her 401K to start Friends of Avery Cancer Caregiver Network in October 2005, a
Donald Michael Ryan President/CEO, Ryan Resources & Distribution, Inc. Age: 39 Donald Michael Ryan has spent most of the last 20 years in the auto industry. He has held positions running the gamut from lot boy, sales, management, and business manager of franchise stores. He started investing in real estate as a hobby, which led him to leave the auto industry for a short time. He has relied on his experience in the auto and real estate industries to expand his business interests, which include
Daniel Smith Director of Sales and Marketing, United Moving & Storage Age: 33 After graduation from the University of Washington, Dan was recruited into the mobile storage industry by a small start-up firm in Kent called Door-to-Door Storage. During his seven years there, he was promoted to Senior Operations Manager and helped the firm expand into a nationwide enterprise. On the heels of that success, he was named to head a new shipping
nuances of operating a successful creperie from them. Today, they have many French visitors who travel from Seattle and other places — as well as many Seattle and Eastside residents — just to sample the delicious delicacies in Kingston. Heather is passionate about supporting the creperie’s employees and seeing them reach their goals. For example, the incoming and outgoing Miss Kingston and Miss Viking Fest have all worked at J’amie les Crepes, and Heather has encouraged their pageant goals and sponsored them. She is also passionate about businesses shopping locally and being a part of the Poulsbo and Kingston Farmer’s markets.
nonprofit organization named after her friend. “Success isn’t tied to your bank account,” said Wendy. “Working for what you believe in is a great reward.” She has won the support of Harrison Medical Center, Olympic Hematology and Oncology, The Doctors Clinic, and Hospice of Kitsap County, who have all been thrilled to partner with Friends of Avery Cancer Caregiver Network. She is most proud of her organization’s service delivery record, and attendance at classes and seminars have far exceeded her goals. She believes that there is no other organization in Kitsap County that does what Friends of Avery does.
ownership of The Trade Store, Affordable Car Rentals, Ryan Finance Corp., Ryan Properties & Maintenance, and The Brass Ring. He is currently looking to expand further in Kitsap County, through new products and locations. Donald is passionate about helping others develop their dreams into goals. He served on the Brownfields Committee for Jan Angel, and has attended the National Alliance for Buy Here Pay Here Dealers for the past three years. He still takes time to do things with his own hands, and spends every Friday mowing the lawn with his daughter Ashley.
division, City-To-City Moving, which became a multi-million dollar operation in a short time. After living in San Diego briefly, and having their first child, Dan and his wife decided to return to the Northwest to raise their family. He was recruited by the Loidhamer family to help grow the sales and marketing department of one of their local moving firms. Dan gets special pleasure from his family and he and his wife are expecting child number two. Dan is passionate about his activities in Silverdale Rotary as well as serving on the board of the UW Young Alumni Club. One surprising thing most people don’t know, is that Dan was a cheerleader at the UW.
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Chad Solvie Administrator/Chief Operations Officer (COO), Martha & Mary Age: 33 It’s a long way from growing up on a family farm in Minnesota, to overseeing a non-profit, 190-bed skilled nursing facility. But Chad Solvie strongly believes in the philosophy behind notfor-profit healthcare organizations and has had an interest in healthcare administration since he was in junior high. He pursued it from there, and onto college as it became a personal calling as
Shawnee Spencer Assistant Vice President and Senior Loan Officer, First Federal Savings & Loan Association of Port Angeles-Poulsbo Age: 36 Shawnee Spencer started with First Federal as a teller over 15 years ago and has advanced to Senior Loan Officer and Assistant Vice President. Proud of the business she has been able to build in the Kitsap market, Shawnee volunteered to head the newest First Federal in Poulsbo in 2000 and has built it into a very strong competitor in the local mortgage
Afshan Tabazadeh Owner, A & A Retail, Inc. DBA Zia Age: 36 Afshan Tabazadeh began her career in corporate America doing architectural work, which she felt was natural given her educational background in mathematics. She quickly realized that this career would not make her happy, and began working with family in construction development. She went to work for Coca Cola Enterprises while going to school at night, and eventually received a job offer from
Victor Targett Commercial Division Manager, Windermere Commercial-Bremerton Age: 37 Victor Targett began his career in real estate in 1991 while working for Century 21, Larkin Realty. He spent the next seven years working at John L. Scott in Silverdale until 1999, when he moved to Windermere’s Bremerton office. He worked in residential real estate his entire life, until jumping into commercial real estate in 1995. Even with commercial real estate taking up much of his time, he
much as a career. His previous five-year experience with the Good Samaritan Society, as well as the people he learned from there, has helped prepare him for the role he has today. In addition to earning his first dollar mowing his Grandmother’s lawn every week in the summer, Chad also had his own year-around pig farrowing operation on the farm. One surprising thing about Chad is that every spring and fall, he takes his family — his wife and three children (8 months, 20 months and 42 months) — back to the family farm to help put in the crop and then to harvest it.
lending industry. Shawnee has forged relationships and helped create a strong customer base by her involvement with the Homebuilders Association of Kitsap County, Kitsap County Association of Realtors, and the Poulsbo Chamber of Commerce. Shawnee started out as a dishwasher at the Oak Table restaurant in Sequim where she learned how the world of business works. She is passionate about Relay for Life, having lost her mother away while she was pregnant with her daughter. Shawnee is also a self-proclaimed “star addict,” and loves to hear about all the Hollywood gossip that is currently happening.
Deloitte & Touche as a systems auditor where she spent six years. After having her first child, Afshan craved having control over her own career and decided to start her own business. This became her proudest achievement, because she took the risk of leaving a secure job and trying something new. She has provided financial support to World Vision since she was 15, where she had one child that she provided for from the age of two up to 17. She is currently supporting her second child through World Vision, which is something that she is passionate about.
still understands the value of relationships and family. Victor grew up on a farm in Maine and worked full-time after the 8th grade. He is passionate about land use planning, and works with the county and cities for better planned development and housing throughout the area. He is now the Commercial Division Manager of Windermere Commercial in Bremerton, and also manages Downeast Development, LLC, and Bremerton Investment Group, LLC. Victor is proud that he took the time to finish his formal education, pursuing a degree in investment real estate in 1999 and earning his CCIM Designation in 2004.
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Rob White Publisher, Sound Publishing, Inc. Age: 39 While in school, Rob White mainly worked in retail sales and management. He then decided to join the newspaper industry as a marketing consultant, and a few years later became publisher of The Federal Way Mirror, one of Sound Publishing’s newest papers at the time. He left to work at the Tacoma News Tribune before returning to Sound Publishing to become the publisher of the North Kitsap Herald. He is
Kelly Woodward Campus Director, Olympic College-Poulsbo Age: 35 Kelly Woodward, a communications major, began her professional career working for a newspaper and publishing company. Since then, she has worked in higher education for over 13 years, mostly in program development and marketing. She was a Public Information Director at a community college in South Carolina that served 48,000 students prior to moving to Kitsap County. Now, Kelly has been with Olympic College for the past seven years.
now the publisher of the Central Kitsap Reporter, Northwest Navigator, and the Bremerton Patriot. He enjoys his membership in the Silverdale Noon Rotary Club because the group takes on many challenges that the local community and world face every day. He has learned to be more patient in life, which has helped him with his busy schedule. Rob also likes to imitate the voices of famous actors, sports athletes, politicians, and even the president of Sound Publishing, and dreamed of doing some sort of stand up comedy act utilizing this unique talent.
She is thrilled with her involvement in helping establish the Olympic College Poulsbo campus, and loves to see students and the community benefiting from its presence in North Kitsap. Although she enjoys meeting and learning from others, Kelly is a selfdescribed introvert and likes having time to recharge. She is extremely passionate about volunteer and community activities that promote equality for all, and has been involved in the Olympic College Diversity Advisory Committee and the North Kitsap Multicultural Group for several years. She was recently appointed to the Kitsap County Human Rights Council.
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Shawnee Spencer Here’s to your continued success!
Rob White Publisher: CK Reporter, Bremerton Patriot & NW Navigator
Congratulations Rob!
Congratulations to the 2006
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