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MEET THE LEADERSHIP TEAM
Meet the APS Leadership Team - What did you do this summer?
Kathy Morgan - APS Director
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My summer was filled with work in the office and on my property! I chipped away at several projects around the house and one of my big accomplishments was refinishing a chair (which was a much bigger job than I anticipated…). Luckily, I was able to take a trip to Hawaii last January before the pandemic hit. I keep looking back on my time zip lining through the rain forest and can’t wait to go back again!
Paula Hughes - APS Deputy Director
We cancelled our “big” vacation plans and instead took small trips locally! The summer weather was perfect this year and my family and I took the opportunity to go fishing in rivers up north. We also visited lakes locally in the South Sound and hiked around the state while enjoying the views of the mountains and beaches.
Sheri Konsonlas - Regional Administrator, R1
We improvised our summer plans and made the most of it! My husband, Rob, and I mainly enjoyed time in our backyard with our two granddaughters, Charley Rae (3) and Sophia (5 months). We made a late summer road trip to Boise to visit our oldest daughter, Alexis, and enjoyed time with her fishing and rafting.
- What did you do this summer?
Anita Canonica - Regional Administrator, R2
A little over a year ago, my husband and I bought a little beach house fixer-upper in Seaview (Long Beach), WA! It was a mess and was infested with termites. We tore everything out right down to the dirt! We are finally able to stay in the house and it turned out just as we had hoped. This is what happens when you watch too much HGTV!
I spent a week at the Semiahmoo Resort in July! My husband and I opted for this location since we had to cancel our original plans to visit Whistler. This was our first time at the resort. We enjoyed walking along the beach, sitting by the fire watching the sunset and eating s’mores (provided by the resort!) This was a heavenly way to unplug and relax!
Tara Fairfield - Regional Administrator, R3
We packed up our car and took a road trip to Yosemite National Park! The park was restricting the number of visitors allowed each day and we got to experience the wonder of this beautiful place without crowds! My family made memories hiking and laughing. It reminded us to slow down and appreciate being in the moment.
Jill McCarl - Deputy Regional Administrator, R3
This was the summer of tackling projects at home! I started by clearing out blackberry bushes in my backyard… ouch! I spent a lot of time and realized what getting puppies into training lessons is very important. My family and I took a couple excursions to Washington beaches and I began to paint the outside of my house (which appears to have been an over commitment). It was a productive summer and I’m looking forward to fall!
LET US KNOW!
Do you have content ideas or success stories for the next quarterly APS Magazine? Let us know! Send your thoughts to amanda.williams2@dshs.wa.gov
Photo by Erika Parmelee Nisqually, WA
