Women in Business - 2018

KITSAP COUNTY’S

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Profiles of Kitsap’s extraordinary women

2018

A SUPPLEMENT OF THE BAINBRIDGE ISLAND REVIEW, 98110, NORTH KITSAP HERALD, CENTRAL KITSAP REPORTER & PORT ORCHARD INDEPENDENT

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Letterpress company thrives in Bremerton Bockelie opened her storefront in 2015

BY GABE STUTMAN GSTUTMAN@SOUNDPUBLISHING.COM

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remerton Letterpress Co. started out in Marit Bockelie’s garage in 2012.

With a growing customer base, Bockelie wanted to contribute to Bremerton’s developing downtown core and explore the world of retail. She opened her current storefront on Pacific Avenue in downtown Bremerton in 2015.

Bockelie’s shop has two full-sized, midcentury letterpresses, one antique newspaper-proofing press and one standing digital printer. The store is staffed by Bockelie and one employee, and offers handmade greeting cards, business cards and invitations, as well as digital printing, banner-making and a host of other services.

What drew you to the printing business?

I am a left-brain, right-brain thinker.

Printing, graphic design – and letterpress in particular – is great for someone who thinks on both sides of the brain – creative, and also very detail-oriented. It’s kind of a perfect balance for me.

What’s your educational background?

I have a journalism degree, actually, and an urban planning degree from UW. I worked as a city planner for a while until the recession hit, in the city of Seattle and the city of Kent. When the recession hit I went back to school.

I’d already been a hobby printer, so letterpress was already part of my life. There were some gaps in what I could do, so I went back to school and got a graphic design certificate at O.C. I was able to learn new software skills – combined new-school graphic design and old-school printing.

Photo by Gabe Stutman

Marit Bockelie started Bremerton Letterpress Co. in her garage.

At that time I was specializing in wedding invitations and business cards, so kind of smaller-run, specialty, boutique printing.

You recently spoke at a Bremerton City Council meeting about how your

business had grown significantly since 2012. It started out as a gift shop and specialty store, and has evolved into a print shop with commercial customers.

How did that transformation happen?

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I was printing out of my garage, and people were drawn to the printing press – the way it works, and they wanted to see it.

So customers would come in. And as a former urban planner, I really care about the growth of our downtown and revitalization of the downtown corridor for Bremerton in particular, because I’m from here.

So I really saw a value in what I was doing – contributing to the vitality of this little downtown neighborhood. I live downtown, too, and there are all these empty storefronts.I really wanted that interaction, where not only would I be drawing people into my business, but I’d be contributing somehow to the energy on the street. So having a storefront was really important to me.

Some people say that we’re either in,

or moving toward, a paperless world. Is print dead?

So that’s what I love about print not being dead.

Well, there’s definitely a shift to digital.

But as that shift heightens, there’s the backlash that everybody talks about.

Are the things that drew you to this business still the same things you find yourself engaged with on a daily basis?

It’s evolved, for sure. I was never interested in business – when I went to school I didn’t “Find mentors. That’s take any business classes. I been a huge key for ended up doing that later. But me,” business is a very – there’s a – Marit Bockelie lot of moving parts to it, so it keeps me on my toes and I’m really drawn to that part of it, which I didn’t expect to be.

And letterpress has that It has to be more than just a deep impression. It’s usually hobby craft to keep the doors on really nice paper. When you open. So that part’s been realhand someone one of our busily fun, just kind of figuring that out. ness cards, they sit and hold it, look at it, feel it. There’s that moment of connection.

People want not only faceto-face interaction, but just the tactile feel of print – handing over a business card, writing a letter on letterhead or sending a greeting card. What I Iove about it is that people really want that tactile feel of print itself.

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Barb McKenzie

Barb McKenzie is a second generation Realtor, representing buyers and sellers for nearly 30 years! Her clients appreciate her expertise in all aspects of Real Estate, Global Luxury Certified, Senior Real Estate Specialist and Accredited Buyers Representative to mention just a few.

Living on Bainbridge Island for over 22 years, Barb enjoys her relaxing time boating with her family and friends. Barb McKenzie lives by the “Shop Local” rule so no doubt you’ve seen her roaming our streets!

Jenny Coates PLLC

Just a few kind words from some of her past clients: “Barb treats her clients like family and their homes like her own home. She is calm and trustworthy.” Laura L.

Managing Broker REALTOR

“All 5 Stars working with Barb? We’ll give her a call when we upgrade to our Million Dollar waterfront estate!” Colin and Ingun K. “I am so fortunate to represent such wonderful clients, thank you for your loyalty. I Love my job!” Barb McKenzie

barbmckenzie@cbbain.com coldwellbankerbain.com/barbmckenzie 206-799-6851

Lawyer Business and Tax Attorney 6100 Lynwood Center Road, NE jenny@jennycoateslaw.com 206-780-7934

Jenny is a tax and business lawyer, providing a rare combination of tax expertise and business planning skills for clients on Bainbridge Island and elsewhere. In addition to her J.D., she has an LL.M. in Taxation from the New York University School of Law and a B.A. in English Literature from Yale University. She came to Bainbridge Island in 2006 with her family after practicing law for 16 years in New York City at several large law firms, including Dewey Ballantine, Brown & Wood and Sidley Austin.

Jenny was a member of the cross-border tax practice group of Dorsey & Whitney in Seattle for four years before forming Jenny Coates Law, PLLC with offices on Bainbridge. Jenny also writes on M&A related tax issues for Bloomberg Law. Jenny frequently speaks on tax and other topics.

When not practicing law, Jenny sings with the Bainbridge Chorale, the Amabile Choir, and the Bethany Lutheran Church Choir. She loves to write poetry and has poems included in published volumes of writing for the Grief Dialogues Project run by Elizabeth Coplan and several other anthologies and she participates in the yearly Bainbridge Poetry Corners celebrations of National Poetry Month along with Ars Poetica. Jenny is a former Board member and current Advisory member for the Bainbridge Chorale and Arts & Humanities Bainbridge. When able, she also volunteers as an adoption counselor at PAWS in Lynwood Center. She lives on Bainbridge with her husband Samuel Brodsky, a pianist and piano teacher on the island, her 18-year old daughter, Cymbeline, a huge mastiff puppy named Graham Cracker, a Kitsap humane rescue named Demeter and the family’s three cats.

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“You can waste your lives drawing lines. Or you can live your life crossing them.” - Shonda Rhimes

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Dorothy studied classical oboe at the Peabody Conservatory of Music then moved to San Francisco to continue her studies. After playing with a trio at the Mark Hopkins Hotel she accidentally stumbled into business (too long a story) and started her first shoe store in the early 70’s. Starting on a shoe string, Dorothy boot strapped the company into a successful business. She continued playing music until she moved to Bainbridge in 1994. At the time, she was selling Inventory Management systems for Retailers. In 2003, she opened Sole Mates and loves bringing good quality comfort footwear to the island.

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Children are – have always been – the focus of my practice. My medical experience has helped to hone my skills in accurately assessing a child’s current state of being and – when necessary – acting quickly to address emergent situations.

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Island Health Massage Therapy is owned by Lisa Sullivan and Julia Sullivan, National Board Certified Massage Therapists, who specialize in Orthopedic Massage Therapy, Injury Treatment and Pain Management.

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Julia, a graduate of BHS and Pacific Lutheran University, is an accomplished swimmer, climber, cyclist, and runner who brings deep tissue and sports massage to IHMT. Mother and daughter team are very excited and happy to welcome you to their practice.

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saling, to book restoration customers. So everyday is literally different.

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And networking with other small business owners. Working through marketing I also like getting to talk to people, interissues, and just – there’s a lot of collaborafacing with the public through a storefront. tion in our business. We work It can be challenging some with a lot of artists to license days when I have a lot of their artwork, and then we production work to do. But “I really saw a value produce things like greeting it brings a lot of joy into the in what I was doing cards. We wholesale to a card business, just getting to inter– contributing to shop in Poulsbo. It’s really fun face with folks in town. the vitality of this to work with artists, produce I outsource a lot of stuff like little downtown merchandise and then be able bookkeeping.

I don’t completeneighborhood.” to wholesale it to other small ly outsource it, but I work with businesses.

– Marit Bockelie vendors on that kind of thing.

What do you like most I can’t think of anything else about this business, and that I’d want to outsource that what jobs do you wish you I don’t already do. could outsource?

What advice would you I like that every day is different. My cligive to a young woman, or anyone ents range from business printing, to whole- really, who might have an idea for a

Kim McCall

Find mentors. That’s been a huge key for me, is finding people, even if it’s just one aspect of what they do that you’re drawn to. Take them to lunch, ask them a million questions. Let them know that you have a lot of respect for what they’re doing, so that they’ll want to share their time with you.

And just be really, really curious – with mentors, taking classes and what not.

Being able to say ‘I don’t know’ something, and therefore I want to go and find that knowledge, or information, instead of pretending like you have it all figured out, is a really big part of running a small business.

Since Kim opened Kim McCall Design in 2005 she has emerged as one the island’s favorite designers.

Ashley Mathews

In 2018 she was voted Best of Bainbridge for Interior Design based on numerous successful remodels, and continues to stage homes for many of the island’s top real estate agents.

But according to Kim, the foundation of her practice is you: “I consider a project successful when you get what you want.

I will give you my honest input on what works best to achieve your goals, but I never forget that we’re working on your home; not mine or one in a magazine,” Kim explained.

Kim McCall Design & Staging

business but they don’t know where to start?

“My entire body of experience - design, project management, and customer service - helps me provide great ideas then execute them to perfection. And hopefully, in a manner that’s as much fun for you as it is for me.”

Real Estate Marketing Maven Coldwell Banker Bain

Ashley Mathews lives and breathes Marketing and Advertising and has enjoyed a long career doing exactly what she loves to do. She moved to Bainbridge Island from NYC ten years ago where she was the Marketing Director of one of the largest dealer groups in the Country and was often referred to as the Digital Diva.

These days Ashley is proud to be the Marketing Coordinator at Coldwell Banker Bain’s Bainbridge Island Branch. She loves to give back to her Community as well and has served on the BIMA Bash Auction planning committee, sings with the Bainbridge Chorale and has graced the stage of BPA in Chicago and Cats.

Ashley was elected to the Board of Directors of Treehouse for Kids in September and also serves on their Marketing Committee. She also is a current member of Bainbridge Island Museum of Art’s Marketing Committee.

She spends her free time with her family, friends and two Dobermans and enjoys being part of the Island’s close-knit equestrian community.

KimMcCallDesign.com

Office. 206.842.1733 | Direct. 206.501.0123 Email: ashleymathews@cbbain.com

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Puppy power Maureen Maurer talks building an assistance dog dynasty

BY LUCIANO MARANO LMARANO@SOUNDPUBLISHING.COM

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living nightmare became a dream come true for Maureen “Mo” Maurer.

Following a health scare about 20 years ago, when the certified public accountant was told she may have just months to live, she decided to pursue a dream she’d had since childhood, changed her life’s course and, along her husband, Will, found-

Julie Rust NCMG

The Fluffy Ruff Dog Spa Owner 344 Tormey Ln NE # 173 Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 (206) 842-3599 www.FluffyRuff.com

ed Assistance Dogs of Hawaii in 2000, after moving there from Seattle.

The nonprofit provides trained assistance dogs to people with disabilities, at no cost, to help them navigate daily obstacles. The operation is run entirely by donation and supported primarily by volunteers.

“It was kind of a wake-up call to figure out what I wanted to do with the rest of my time, and this is what I’d always wanted to do —” – Maureen “Mo” Maurer

“It was kind of a wake-up call to figure out what I wanted to do with the rest of my time, and this is what I’d always wanted to do — train dogs to help people,” Maurer said. “So, I sold my

Julie and her husband, Sean, moved to Bainbridge Island in 2008 for her to open The Fluffy Ruff Dog Spa. Julie first decided to pursue grooming in 2004, when she did some volunteer work at an animal shelter. It was at that time she realized how much she enjoyed spending hours on end around dogs.

Now, dog hair and dog breath, wet noses and furry hearts are the order of the day at The Fluffy Ruff Dog Spa. Each dog’s groom is customized to match the dog’s lifestyle with owner wishes and breed looks, while keeping dogs happy as possible, in a creative process that inspires daily.

Julie is an award-winning pet stylist, and encourages all her staff to pursue continuing education and certification as well. They attend multiple grooming trade shows every year to stay current on new products, tools, and techniques.

CPA practice and went back to school and started the nonprofit.

“This was something I’d wanted to do since I was little,” she added. “I was probably 8 or 9 years old when I read a book about a guide dog, and I was so intrigued by the idea of dogs helping people. That always stuck with me.”

The program quickly grew into one the largest providers of assistance dogs in the state, but ties with the couple’s hometown weren’t cut so easily. Applications from Continued on page 7

Molly McCabe

Residential Designer and Licensed Contractor

Molly McCabe, an award winning residential designer and licensed general contractor, is the founder and co-owner of the design-build firm, A Kitchen That Works LLC. Her diverse design portfolio is testimony to her collaborative approach, whereby each project is a true reflection of her clients and their lifestyle.

Molly’s firm has been recognized by Houzz.com for Best in Customer Satisfaction 2013-2018, voted Best of the West Sound Readers Choice Awards as Best Remodeler 2014-2018 and voted one of Bainbridge Islands Best Contractors 20162018 by the readers of the Bainbridge Island Review.

Molly has published numerous articles locally and nationally on design and construction. She holds the professional designation of Associate Kitchen & Bath Designer, Certified Living in Place Specialist, Certified Green Professional and Certified Aging in Place Specialist.

Molly has lived on Bainbridge Island with her husband Clive Pardy for nearly twenty-eight years where they raised their children Kendra and Logan, volunteer with a variety of community groups and support the local economy by buying local and hiring local labor and service providers.

A Kitchen That Works LLC Specializing in Residential Design & Construction

206-780-1906 • molly@akitchenthatworks.com • www.akitchenthatworks.com

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the Pacific Northwest came pouring in, and they started placing many dogs here.

Finally, they decided it would be helpful to have a campus and program that could support the area more directly, and Assistance Dogs Northwest was born.

“We’re so thankful for all of the community support we’ve had along the way … all the people that have encouraged us to do this,” Maurer said. “Looking back, all the different experiences that I had have been so helpful in being able to run the nonprofit and do this work.”

After their initially selected Bainbridge site didn’t pan out, the program borrowed space from The Montessori Country School for a time before finally settling into their new permanent local home on Miller Road.

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Photo by Luciano Marano

Maureen Maurer’s Bainbridge Island nonprofit places assistance dogs with people with disabilities at no cost.

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For full-time real estate agent/Realtor®. The key to her patients helped Fairy Tale Dentalwhich to get awarded success These is personalized service, she provides Best Small Business and Best of Bainbridge in the dentist for her category. clients with integrity and thoughtfulness.

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As a Real Estate Broker for over 20 years, I strive to make the process enjoyable for my clients both Purchasing and Selling a home. I remind myself to eliminate stress for my clients and stay positive as they move through a big decisionmaking process. You’re hired in this profession for your expertise and knowledge base. Woman who chose to work in Real Estate are very capable to begin with and by adding that “extra touch” of reassurance due to their multi-tasking efforts have an opportunity to shine and make a difference, keeping the process as seamless as possible and doing so with grace!

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When opening Bon Bon twelve years ago, I wanted to create an old-fashion, candy store feel and make customers feel special. Customer service and great selection of quality products are our goals every day. I am blessed with a wonderful staff who enjoy working at the store and love serving our customers.

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“Step out of the history that is holding you back. Step into the new story you are willing to create.” - Oprah Winfrey Robin Callahan Designs Custom Jewelry Designer, Metalsmith, Lapidary Artist

robincallahan59@gmail.com 206.240.1681 RobinCallahanDesigns robincallahandesigns

Whether celebrating a sentimental occasion or bringing New Life to a outdated piece I’m your gal!

Winner “Best Jeweler” in the Best of Bainbridge 2017 and 2018. Check out my reviews and designs on FB and Instagram

“Movement is crucial to every brain function including memory, emotion, language and learning. Our ‘higher’ brain functions evolved from movement and still depend on it.”

-John Ratey MD- Harvard Medical School It’s my 20th Anniversary year! To celebrate and give folks the opportunity to experience my not so easy to describe work, I am offering up to twenty compimentary private sessions until Oct 5, 2019 to folks (one per person) who have never worked with me privately.

Marsha Novak

Feldenkrais® Practitioner Anat Baniel Method(sm) for Children

I can help you, your child, friend, or loved one with • painful or challenging movement • exploring how certain kinds of movement can support all types of learning, • exploring how Feldenkrais® movement can be a mindfulness practice Curious? Please call me at 206-842-4608 to schedule.

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Lauren Davee

Managing Broker, Certified Negotiation Expert (C.N.E) Windermere Real Estate For 28 years, Lauren Davee has helped people relocate to Bainbridge Island and invest wisely in premier properties. Lauren will guide you through your real estate choices, from waterfront homes and view properties, to wooded estates, to pristine cottages, and luxury condominiums.

Lauren’s business philosophy is to concentrate on long-term relationships, not short-term gains, so she is at her best in partnership with her clients. As the real estate expert on your team of professionals, she will use her in-depth local knowledge and seasoned abilities to advocate on your behalf.

SMILES COME EASY. When you’re treated like family.

Marilyn Goldstein shares a moment with the granddaughter of our very first resident—Morgan Rohrbach, CEO and President.

206.794.3397 Lauren@LDavee.com BainbridgeIslandProperties.com CALL FOR A TOUR! | 206-842-2500 | bainbridgeseniorliving.com

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“It took me quite a long time to develop a voice, and now that I have it, I am not going to be silent.” - Madeleine Albright Jan Johnson

Sheila is a certified dance instructor in Swing, Salsa, Ballroom, and Latin with 20 years of teaching experience. She finds special satisfaction in social partner has a unique capability Sheila isdancing a certifiedand dance instructor in Swing, Salsa, of fine tuning individuals and couples to be their best, national Ballroom, and Latin with 20 years of teaching experience. award-winners included. Sheila’s professionalism She finds special satisfaction in social partner dancing along with her enthusiasm, patience & encouraging and has a unique capability of fine tuning individuals and teaching style set a nice tone for easy & fun learning. couples to be their best, national award-winners included.

On island, Sheila offers Park & Rec group classes, Sheila’s professionalism alongteaches with herprivate enthusiasm, patience hosts monthly dances and & groups at & encouraging teaching styleGift set acertificates nice tone foravailable. easy & fun her Educated Feet Studio. learning. On island, Sheila offers Park & Rec group classes, hosts monthly dances and teaches private & groups at her Educated Feet Studio. Gift certificates available.

Broker, Premier Director, Certified Negotiation Expert, Luxury Marketing Specialist, Seattle Five Star Realtor Jan loves sharing the beauty of Bainbridge Island and working with people! She combines patient integrity with a sense of humor and has a reputation as an excellent, intuitive negotiator, with a strong Code of Ethics and an innate ability to sense her client’s needs while professionally assisting them toward their individual goals.

Whether in search of your first home or dream estate, Jan offers 36 years of making a difference on Bainbridge Island, with a commitment to excellence and a dedication to personal service.

Cell: 206-371-8792 Email: janj@windermere.com

Mindy Anderson

Aunty Min’s Specialized Pet Care, Inc

(206) 842-3012 sheila@educatedfeet.net

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Inspired by her beloved dachshund, Sam, Mindy started her professional pet sitting business, Aunty Min’s Specialized Pet Care, Inc., in 2002 – celebrating her sweet 16 this year!

AMSPC provides pet sitting services for your furry family in your home where the pets are most comfortable. Vacation visits, mid-day dog walks, playtime, feeding, cleaning litter boxes, etc… AMSPC is licensed, bonded, insured, and a member of the Pet Professional Guild and the Association of Pet Dog Trainers, and Mindy is a Certified Professional Pet Sitter through Pet Sitters International. Mindy has been involved in several local non-profits, including serving on the Board of Directors for PAWS of Bainbridge Island & North Kitsap and is currently on the Animal Care committee for Bainbridge Prepares.

She particularly enjoys planning & working on fundraising events to help pets and their people.

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Dog Boutique 278 Winslow Way E, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 206-780-8039 www.bibarkery.com

Sheila Phillips Educated Feet

It’s been almost 6 ½ years since I opened B.I. Barkery. I’m so lucky to be part of this amazing community. The outpouring of support I received from you when Charlotte went through her battle with cancer was unbelievable. I feel so fortunate to be here and be part of your pet’s lives as well.

B.I. Barkery is the place to find that perfect treat, not only for your dog, but for the dog lovers in your life! Our unique home decor and wearable items make the perfect gift for your dog loving friends. And for your furry friends, we offer fresh, locally-sourced organic bulk treats and specialty treats, along with an assortment of gear and toys.

Thank you for your support these past 6 years!

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“If you don’t like the road you’re walking, start paving another one.” - Dolly Parton

Maureen Daniels

Westside Pizza Bainbridge 323 Highschool RD NE Suite #1 Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 206-780-0755 | westsidepizza.com

Since 2013, Maureen Daniels and Tom Daniels have owned Westside Pizza Bainbridge with the mission of creating a quality and affordable dining experience for our community. Maureen, an Island resident, mother of three and businesswoman, sees Westside as more than a restaurant. “Our mission is more than pizza…but who doesn’t love pizza! We strive to create a supportive, inclusive working environment and provide a warm and welcoming space for our customers. We are especially proud we’re able to help support the community with teen employment opportunities and fundraising events.

We are so grateful for our customers and the island’s continued support!

Wendy Indvik Broker, M.Arch Windermere Real Estate

Wendy Indvik offers clients a combination of professionalism and knowledge that is both thorough and supportive, whether introducing new buyers to Bainbridge or helping sellers prepare for an across-town move. A well-connected member of the Bainbridge community since 1996, Wendy’s familiarity with the personality of each island neighborhood helps her match people with the properties that suit them best. Wendy’s diverse résumé includes a master’s degree in architecture as well as experience in commercial development and non-profit housing. Identifying well-built structures on behalf of buyers, marketing homes effectively on behalf of sellers, and negotiating transactions strategically from either side of the table, this native New Englander has devoted her career since 2001 to helping others discover the greatness of Bainbridge Island.

Cell/Direct: 206-276-1031 • Office: 206-842-5626 Email: wendyindvik@windermere.com BainbridgeIslandResidential.com

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The facility is undergoing a renovation but is expected to be finalized by spring.

A public open house is being planned.

“It was definitely worth the wait. It just couldn’t be any more perfect for our campus,” Maurer said.

Currently, there are five puppies in training at the Miller Road campus and five more housed with local families.

Assistance Dogs Northwest grads go through a three-stage training program, beginning with “Kindergarten” from the age of 2-5 months.

The next stage, “Basic,” lasts from 6-10 months, and the “Advanced” portion of the program is for students who are 10-12 months old.

“At that point, we start specializing the

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training for each dog,” Maurer said, either to back to school and got her master’s degree be service dogs for a client with disabilities and helped make a difference in a lot of or to act as a so-called facility children’s lives. That was very dog and work in a courthouse inspiring.”

“It’s mostly women or hospital.

About working so closely “We really try to match each dog with their person or their placement based on their personality and their activity level and many other factors,” Maurer said.

A wearer of many hats — boss, partner, mentor — Maurer said her greatest influence and inspiration is a likewise driven woman: her mother.

in our organization.

A lot of our staff, our volunteer puppy raisers, our interns are mostly women. I just love the opportunity to have an impact in their lives and kind of help them on their journey to what they want to do.”

– Maureen “Mo” Maurer

“She was a teacher, and she chose to teach in the low-income area of Seattle,” Maurer said.

“Though she was a single mom, she went

with her husband every day, Maurer said they worked well together because they knew how to divide and conquer the tasks at hand.

“We have very different strengths,” she said while laughing. “He is such a hard worker, like the backbone of the organization, but he’s more behind the scenes, doing a lot of the remodel and helps with the dogs. He’s amazing; it’s definitely a partnership.”

Amazing as he is, Will’s also often the odd Continued on page 13

Catherine Arlen

Realtor In addition to real estate, my passion in life is my family. I have a husband and three daughters, and we are involved in all the usual stuff that goes along with raising a family - community events, sports, music lessons, after school activities - the list is endless! I understand how challenging it can be to juggle everything that life throws at you.

Kelly Garcia VP BRANCH MANAGER

Kelly has been a resident of Poulsbo for over 34 years and is a graduate of North Kitsap High School. She brings 19 years of banking experience to her role at Liberty Bay Bank.

She started as a Personal Banker at LBB in 2017 before assuming her current role as VP Branch Manager in 2018. “I love the personal involvement we have with our clients,” Kelly says. “They trust me with their financial goals.” Outside of work, Kelly enjoys spending time with her family. “I love traveling. My family and I will often take day trips,” Kelly shares. “There’s so much to see locally.”

(360) 779-4567 • libertybaybank.com

It is my goal to remove the fear and uncertainty that can accompany real estate, so that you can keep your focus on your own family and career.

I use my knowledge and skillful organization to reduce the stress of one of life’s biggest transitions. It is my desire to make the process as smooth as possible for you from start to finish.

My heart is in helping you home.

Voted one of North Kitsap’s Top Realtors 2010 - 2018

360.340.8186

catherinearlen@windermere.com www.catherinearlen.com

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“I just always encourage people to do what they’re really man out; emphasis on man. passionate about and they’ll be “Apart from him, it’s mostly successful,” she said. “By doing women in our organization,” this I’ve gotten to travel around Maurer said. “A lot of our staff, the world and help our volunteer people start other puppy raisers, our programs, and it’s A wearer of many interns are mostly been so rewardhats — boss, partner, women. I just love ing.” the opportunity mentor — Maurer said Visit www. to have an impact her greatest influence assistancedogsin their lives and and inspiration is northwest.org to kind of help them a likewise driven learn more about on their journey to woman: her mother.

Assistance Dogs what they want to Northwest, as do.” well as donation and volunteer To her young volunteers and options. interns, Maurer is quick to impart the lesson it took her a shockingly close call to learn.

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“All careers go up and down like friendships, like marriages, like anything else, and you can’t bat a thousand all the time.” - Julie Andrews

Lisa

Fritzer Jill Gravunder has been a group fitness instructor and personal trainer in Poulsbo for 14+ years.

With a B.S. degree in Recreation and years of fitness experience she opened Olympic Pilates in 2014, offering group mat classes and single private and duo reformer lessons.

Jill helps improve client’s fitness levels and well being through her unique blend of Pilates and personal training. Pilates is recognized by the medical and physical therapy professions as an effective exercise discipline to develop core strength, improve balance and posture and rehab from physical injury.

Pilates is a great way to augment your other workouts by training the stabilizing muscles and improving muscular imbalances.

www.olympicpilateskitsap.com Olympic Pilates 19834 Viking Way, Studio G, Poulsbo WA 98370 360-434-7847

Optician

“Not JUST a pair of glasses“ Lisa has been a licensed optician with 20 + years experience in the eye care industry. Her passion is styling unique artisan eyewear to best capture the beauty, handsomeness, and persona of her clients. Lisa opened her boutique in December 2016 and has been awarded Best Eyewear in North Kitsap 2018. Appointments are necessary to receive the one-onone care and attention to detail that Lisa is known for in frame and lens selection. Frequently her clients tell her, “I would never have tried that on,” yet continually accept her recommendations and experience ongoing compliments on their new eyewear. Her shop is located just off 305 on Hostmark, in the 9th Avenue Building.

Ninth Avenue Building 18777 9th Ave NE suite 6 Poulsbo, Wa 98370 206-317-4558 | www.gogirleyewear.info

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Making the numbers count Supporting and engaging women at every career stage

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lass ceilings, glass cliffs, glass escalators … much has been written about the metaphorical glass barrier that stands invisibly yet solidly between women and high-level success across the economy.

It’s a description that exasperates Professor Sucheta Nadkarni from Cambridge Judge Business School.

“The challenges faced by women in busi-

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ness are well documented and fiercely debated, and there’s a tendency for most of this talk to be negative. I call this the doom and gloom narrative – it’s about the barriers that women face and why women fail. Let’s change the conversation about gender equality to focus on the factors that help women to succeed.”

Nadkarni is the lead academic on a major global research project that reported in the European Business Review last year on the factors that help women to succeed in corporate environments. The project gathered data from 1,071 companies in 42 countries, covering 56 industries. The information spanned a 10-year period, during which the

average percentage of women on executive teams in sampled firms rose from 7.6 percent to just 11.7 percent.

The study highlighted the many benefits that women in senior roles bring to companies. “It’s not just that hiring more women into senior positions is the right thing to do for gender equality, it’s also the smart thing to do from a business perspective,” says Nadkarni. “We found that bringing more women to top roles can make a business function better, attract new customers and improve the bottom line. Women bring in diverse capabilities, diverse knowledge and new ways of thinking, which organizations

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We are both hometown girls and to us, success means paying it forward. A portion of the proceeds from every Kimmel & Young transaction goes to the Windermere Foundation and/or local non-profit organizations.

We appreciate your continued support for Kimmel & Young and our community.

As your local real estate brokers, nobody knows the area like these women do. They know all about the neighborhoods & the land.

And because they live, play and work in this area, nobody can help you like they can.

There is no place they would rather call home.

Ask them why.

“The Kingston Area Real Estate Specialists”

Jan Zufelt

janz.johnlscott.com 360-620-2383

Lisa Zufelt

lisaz.johnlscott.com 360-471-3980

Joni Kimmel & Bridget Young Windermere Real Estate 360.509.6988 | 360.509.2260 realestatekitsap.com

“Building Lasting Relationships One Home at A Time”

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need.”

With revelations about the gender pay gap making current headlines – three quarters of the 10,000 firms that have provided information pay men more than women – the inequality problems women continue to face in the labor market are gaining increasing attention.

However, Nadkarni is keen to focus on the future. “The question we need to ask now is: What can we do about this situation of unequal pay and unequal representation, and how can we create a more optimistic, promising picture for our students and for the women who are just starting to rise up?”

Her study considered the economic, political, legislative and cultural forces that determine the number of women in the Continued on page 16

I am passionate about Design and have 30 years of experience making peoples Interior Design dreams come true!

I would love to help you realize your dreams.

Janet Weber Interior Design

261 NE Moe Street Suite #1 P.O. Box 2471 Poulsbo, WA. 98370 Phone: 360-626-4484 Fax: 360-626-8254 janet.jwid@comcast.net www.janetweberid.com

Karen Bazar & Alycia

Levengood

This mother and daughter team are honored to work together in the community they call home. With over 18 years of combined experience in Real Estate, Karen & Alycia put their heart and sole into each and every client. With their partnership, they offer clients double the service in every aspect of the transaction, establishing long term relationships. Professionalism, communication and dedication are their specialty. They are well known in the community for being part of a team of developers that build in-town, craftsman style neighborhoods. They plan to continue serving the community with their real estate and new construction experience for many years to come.

“Sending many thanks to all of our wonderful clients and to the future clients that we very much look forward to working with.”

Bazar Real Estate LLC

(360) 981-0098 KarenBazarRealEstate@gmail.com

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boardroom in different countries. The findings showed that the strongest drivers are “female economic power” and a requirement for gender diversity in a country’s corporate governance code. Maternity provisions and female politicians providing a championing voice for women are also important factors.

The research also uncovered some of the loopholes that companies exploit to meet quota requirements. For example, in countries where family businesses are common, quotas are sometimes fulfilled by appointing female relatives to the board.

In one case, an 86-year-old, the daughter of the founder of a

Tara Scouten

Broker/Realtor 360.620.0577 taras@johnlscott.com www.taras.johnlscott.com

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company in Turkey, had been on the board since 1964.

Dr. Jude Browne, the Jessica and Peter Frankopan director of the University of Cambridge Centre for Gender Studies, has constructed a different approach to addressing gender equality that focuses on encouraging diversity at all levels of an organization rather than simply quota requirements for senior roles.

Browne suggests that “each organization with significant pay gaps and other segregation patterns needs to begin by building a detailed picture of what it thinks its data ought to look like and, crucially, publish its goals.

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As a John L. Scott broker, my mission is transactional excellence and client satisfaction. That means I work tirelessly to make your home buying or selling process as efficient, stress-free and lucrative for you as possible. I am dedicated to transactional excellence for every listing and sale. What this means for you is that I oversee every detail of the real estate transaction.

The transaction is far from over once an offer has been accepted. I monitor inspections, appraisals, title, escrow and loan processes. Communication and collaboration with all the partners and parties involved with the transaction ensures a smooth and timely closing.

I am committed to my clients before, during and after a sale.

Dr. Ellen K. Stehouwer

Less than two years into her new practice, Dr. Stehouwer’s patients have lost nearly six thousand pounds!

Now, in addition to continuing to help patients take back their health through safe, effective, sustainable weight loss and management, Kitsap Medical Weight Loss is offering the solution to stubborn fat.

SculpSure is a laser fat elimination treatment that will shrink love handles, tummies, and more by 20 to 24% per treatment.

Safe, effective, medically assisted weight loss.

• Lose weight • Take Back Your Health • Sustain Results for Life

(360) 626-1166 20730 Bond Rd. NE S-130, Poulsbo, WA 98370 www.kitsapmedicalweightloss.com FB @kitsapmedicalweightloss

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“Make the most of yourself by fanning the tiny, inner sparks of possibility into flames of achievement.” - Golda Meir National Strength, Hometown Service.

Kerri Selby, a proud resident of Bremerton and Loan Officer with Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, is here to assist with all of your home financing needs! Kerri is dedicated to helping her clients meet their goals of purchasing, refinancing, investing, remodeling or even building.

Kerri Ann Selby

Loan Officer • NMLS # 1423993

Call Kerri today!

19410 8th Ave. NE, Suite 103 Poulsbo, WA 98370 Direct: 360-949-1807 Cell: 360-930-1694 kerris@fairwaymc.com www.loansbykerri.com

Copyright©2018 Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation. NMLS#2289. 4750 S. Biltmore Lane, Madison, WI 53718, 1-866-912-4800. Other restrictions and limitations may apply. All rights reserved.

United, We Lift Up Our Community

Learn how your actions today can transform tomorrow at www.unitedwaykitsap.org

“...how truly necessary we are to each other.”

—Margaret J. Wheatley

Hi, I’m A.L.I.C.E, short for Asset Limited Income-Constrained Employed.

You could be me at any moment in time. Living paycheck to paycheck, struggling each month, which bills must be paid, which can wait. Working hard to provide for my family and be a good role model for my children. But it’s hard, so very, very hard to always keep a brave face. Thanks to United Way of Kitsap County and their donors, there are resources to help keep us on track.

Their collaborations, coalition building, fundraising and advocacy is how they’re working to win the fight for the health, education and financial stability for not just me, my family, but for all in Kitsap County.

United Way of Kitsap County 645 4th Street Suite 101 Bremerton, WA 98337 Phone: 360-377-8505 | Fax: 360-377-4455 info@unitedwaykitsap.org

Rhonda Koh

Owner/Captain A native of Spokane, WA with a BA from EWU and a MBA/MS from Georgetown University

After taking over Play Kitsap in October 2015, Rhonda completed a massive remodel in 2016 and rebranded as Ahoy Kitsap Playland to the delight of families everywhere in Kitsap.

Rhonda loves running a business that makes so many families happy and strongly believes in her business’s mission which is “Ahoy Kitsap Playland believes that we make Kitsap a better place by providing a family-friendly center where kids and parents can make happy memories in a safe and clean environment.” She loves mermaids and all things pirate~y :)

5934 State Highway 303 NE, Bremerton, WA 98311 Just behind United Rentals info@ahoykitsap.com www.ahoykitsap.com

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“What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” - Jane Goodall Trew Auto Body Inc

T G R “Texas Glad Rags Inc.” has been serving Kitsap County for over 14 years and residing in Port Townsend 5 yrs prior to moving to Silverdale WA .

Successful, Growing, and Thriving for the past 34 years A lifelong love for cars and a yearning to own a business inspired both Jerry and Sheri Trew to establish Trew Auto Body in 1984. Their daughter, Tammy Trew, is now head of the auto body shop and continuing her parent’s legacy by operating the business on its original core values.

Tammy

Jamie, Parts Coordinator

Owner/Assistant VP

31 years Industry 31 years Trew

Jesse, Admin Professional

Monique, Admin Professional Brandi, Admin Professional

Trew Auto Body Inc. | (360) 479-8739 3700 W Loxie Eagans Blvd Bremerton, WA 98312

“Erika Altemose (business owner) of TGR has been styling customers for events for Prom’s, Pageants, Cruises, Fashion Show’s and other special events.

Erika Altemose

All these unique and great quality clothing come from the “Mecca”Lone star state of Dallas Texas 9611 Mickelberry Rd Suite B Silverdale 360-307-8191

Owner, Texas Glad Rags

Robin Fiscus

Brittney Bell

Doctor of Audiology

Managing Broker/Realtor

As a Doctor of Audiology, I am qualified to provide a myriad of services within the industry. I have been an Audiologist since 2002 and in Private Practice with Simply Hear in Bremerton. I have always been intrigued by the connections that human beings create through communication. I feel honored to be able to be a successful participant in a profession that helps improve the quality of life.

I treat each client as if it were me on the other side of the table. I am honest and believe in good business ethics. It’s not about the number of transactions I close but the quality of each one! I provide professional service with a personal touch. Simply put, I love my job! Real estate is my true passion, and my clients benefit from my passion.

There are plenty of folks out there who don’t like their hearing aids. Not our patients! We provide prompt, knowledgeable, friendly service that results in extremetly satisfied customers who can hear better. They thank us, and then refer their friends, family, and neighbors.

I provide Real Estate service in Washington and The Hawaiian Islands

Our recommendations are straight-forward. We offer a range of hearing technologies to fit any budget. Our staff is friendly and customer-focused, something you find less and less often in our commoditized society.

I would like for all of retired shipyard workers to give us a call.

Let us file a claim on your behalf.

You deserve to hear! www.simplyhear76@gmail.com or by phone 360-373-2571

Texas Glad Rags is a Women’s Designer Resale Shop located in Downtown Silverdale WA.

P: 360.731.7177 F: 253.237.1356 bell@soldbybell.net

Best Realtor AND Best Real Estate Company in Central Kitsap for 2017

www.soldbybell.net 5775 Soundview Dr., Suite 202B, Gig Harbor, WA 98335

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“If you’re not making some notable mistakes along the way, you’re certainly not taking enough business and career chances.” - Sallie Krawcheck

Alicia Maxwell

OWNER STYLIST COLOR SPECIALIST

Alicia is the highly trained and enthusiastic owner of Maxwell Salon who has a passion for doing hair. Since 2005 she’s shown off her skills in cuts, color, and makeup, making a name for herself and her salon in the Silverdale area. Alicia prides herself on really hearing what her clients want and offering expert recommendations while keeping hair type and lifestyle in mind. Last year Alicia took her talents abroad traveling to Cambodia with Justice and Soul to teach Cosmetology and give an opportunity to those who really need it. To learn more about Alicia’s time volunteering in Cambodia, visit her blog- StylistAlicia.com/blog.

Recently, Alicia has re-opened Maxwell Salon as an appointment based boutique salon in Silverdale and would love to match you with one of her expert stylists.

9454 Silverdale Way NW Silverdale, WA 98383 360-698-0422 Salon Hours

By Appointment

MaxwellSalonSilverdale.com

Dawn M. Divano Meadowdale Dental Center

The owner of Kitsap Mobile Grooming and Silverdale Pet Grooming, Karen Wagoner has always loved animals and is one of those “crazy people” you see stopping traffic to get “that stray dog” off the road. After many years of executive jobs, she knew it was time to follow her dreams and pursue a career working with animals. In 2014, after attending Masers Academy of Fine Grooming in Kenmore, WA she got her first grooming van and hasn’t looked back.

Karen Wagoner Kitsap Mobile Grooming and Silverdale Pet Grooming

Kitsap Mobile Grooming now has two vans that cover the Kitsap Peninsula, with several wonderful groomers. Last year she added a grooming shop - in the heart of Silverdale with two groomers ready to groom both cats and dogs. The dog in the logo is her precious English Cream Golden Retriever, Kira Arwen, who was taken by cancer much too early but remains the mascot for her grooming businesses.

“Pets Are Paws-Actively Our Passion!” is much more than her mantra - it is how all her employees feel!

(360)307-7007. 9989 Silverdale Way NW, Silverdale, WA info@silverdalepetgrooming.com

www.silverdalepetgroom

Marilyn Oswald,

Owner

“A warm smile is the universal language of kindness.”

-William Arthur Ward Dawn M. Divano, D.D.S greets all patients with warmth, kindness and positivity.

Dr. Divano served in the United States Navy after receiving her doctorate in dentistry from NYU. As a military service member and as a spouse of a service member she has found a passion for helping military families in our community.

Visiting Angels Marilyn O, Karlyn B, Kristine O, Kari C, Joan C, Jessica G, Thelma M, Gayle J, Kelli P 700 Prospect St #204, Port Orchard, WA 98366 (360) 602-0609 www.visitingangels.com/westsound

finalist

(360)710-4094 | info@kitsapmobilegrooming.com

I love going to work every day. I get to work with the most amazing people! I get to meet veterans, widows and even couples who have been married for 70 years! and find ways to help them remain in their own home with support from a team of our outstanding office staff and caregivers. We are Visiting Angels Home Care. We care for clients with mobility issues, dementia and other memory issues, and we often partner with hospice to provide end of life care at home. We are honored to be invited into our client’s homes and we are dedicated to making a positive difference. We are always looking for exceptional women (and men) who are interested in a caring career with Visiting Angels!

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The approach requires an organization to undertake a detailed analysis of its “Too many organizations simply collect workforce and mark out goals that propordata, compile aggregate figures that don’t tionately relate each level to tell us that much and then look the next, taking critical mass to other organizations to see failures into particular account. how they compare. Given that “Hopefully in the Organizations would then a great many are failing to future we will watch be required to analyze and pick up real pace in addressing the doom and gloom explain their continued segrethese patterns, the ‘comparison gation patterns against their ebb away as the true with competitors approach’ published goals. This might benefits of gender tends to generate a complacent include analyzing the differequality become comfort zone around what ent career profiles that various crystal clear to ought to be, in many cases, intersectional groups tend to unacceptable.” everyone.” have and the impact of depenAs Browne set out recently, dant-related responsibilities, the “Critical Mass Marker” reassessing the benchmark criapproach focuses on skilled teria for promotion, and comwomen who are not advancing to the next paring those who have worked within the level as quickly as one might expect – that organisation for long periods to newcomers is, where critical mass is not having the with very different workloads. desired flow effect.

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Andrea Ernst, Realtor

Re/Max

Andrea loves nothing more than using her problem solving skills, sense of humor and creativity to help clients find what they are looking for. Andrea’s 18+ years as a Navy Wife has given her a unique understanding of the challenges associated with the frequent, long distance moves Military members and their families face. She has also earned the Military Relocation Professional designation to give fellow Military Families the best, most informed experience possible. She specializes in going the extra mile and not resting until her clients are as excited about their new home as she is! Andrea can be found at two New Construction plats in the Kitsap area as a Buyer’s Agent, and she also works with families buying and selling homes throughout Kitsap, Mason, Pierce, and King Counties.

She has also earned the Military Relocation Professional designation to give fellow Military Families the best, most informed experience possible.

435 SW Sedgwick Rd, Suite 101 Port Orchard, WA 98367 360-930-1143 ajernstrealestate@gmail.com www.andrea.ernst.remaxagent.com

“The Critical Mass Marker approach is not going to solve all the segregation problems that organisations tend to have,” she adds.

“But it puts a greater onus on them to ensure those equipped with the relevant talents are able to move up and across institutional structures in a more effective and proportionate way than blanket quotas aimed solely at the top layers of management where we often only see the same few women.”

Nadkarni is also keen to see more women supported at every level, and would like to see action to increase the number of women in executive teams, not just on corporate boards.

“Corporate boards are important, but they only play an indirect role in influencing company strategies and performance, because they mainly have an advisory capacity,” she says. “The decisions are made by the

Alisha Harper

Port Orchard Plumbing & Heating

5706 Bethel Rd. SE Port Orchard, WA 98367 360-876-4640 www.poplumbing.com

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I am excited to take the reigns of running Port Orchard Plumbing from my Grandmother, Mary Kanekkeberg. I have been inspired by my grandmother since I was a young child and have always admired how strong she is in an industry dominated by men. My dream has always been to own my own business and stepping into this new role as President/Owner fulfills that dream while allowing me to keep the business in the family, and perhaps to someday pass it on to my own daughter.

I have worked in the plumbing industry for over 15 years, most recently for a commercial plumbing company in Tacoma these past few years where I learned an array of plumbing knowledge. Port Orchard Plumbing has focused on providing plumbing service to our local community. As we expand and grow I want to focus on bringing in new business in the commercial and residential market with new construction and remodeling projects. Customers can rest easy when working with us, a family-owned company with over 35 years of service that is fair, honest, and affordable.

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executive team. So, if we want companies to benefit, if we want women to really make an impact, then it’s the executive teams that matter.

“In this context, a quote that comes to mind is it’s not about ‘counting the numbers’, it’s about ‘making the numbers count’. In other words, it’s not merely the quantity of women in top positions that matters, but also whether policies are in place at various levels – company, government and corporate governance codes – to ensure that women can make a true impact in such roles.

“Hopefully in the future we will watch the doom and gloom ebb away as the true benefits of gender equality become crystal clear to everyone.”

Jennifer Bridgeford

Melissa Mercogliano PT, DPT, OCS

Center for Orthopedic and Lymphatic Physical Therapy Owner/ Clinic Manager Melissa opened Center for Orthopedic and Lymphatic Physical Therapy (COLPT) in Port Orchard in 2000 as a clinic focused on treating patients recovering from cancer treatments, swelling issues and joint and muscle pain. Since then she has added 5 other providers and additional specialties in dizziness, vertigo, pelvic pain, incontinence, chronic pain, sports injuries and post-surgical rehabilitation. The clinic continues to provide treatment which focuses on patient care and not dollars. COLPT sees each patient for 45-60 minute one to one treatments which include patient education to help patient’s succeed while emphasizing listening, care and compassion. Come be a part of the COLPT community.

463 Tremont St. W #100 Port Orchard, WA 98366 tel: (360) 874-0745 email: admin@colpt.com www.colpt.com

Financial Representative COUNTRY Financial

My goal as a financial representative is to protect families by making sure they have the proper coverages that meet their lifestyles. I have worked in the insurance industry for 15 years, and I am more relationship driven than transactional. I love my job because of the relationships that develop with my clients, who quickly become personal friends. I enjoy taking my time to get to know each client because every family is unique. I want to help you own your future, and the best way to do that is to get to know you – your needs and your goals. I’m not a believer in cookie cutter coverages. My team provides a broad range of services, and I can help you plan for retirement, save for higher education, and set up the proper insurance for your home and vehicles. In addition, we can match you with the best health insurance for your individual needs.

I’m a lifelong resident of Kitsap County, and I’m happy to be raising my family here with my husband, Martin, who works at the shipyard. When I’m not busy at work you can find me shuttling my kids to karate practice and competitions.

Moving to new location in Old Town Silverdale in November (360) 698-4940 | Jennifer.bridgeford@countryfinancial.com https://representatives.countryfinancial.com/jennifer.bridgeford/

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“We need to start work with the idea that we’re going to learn every day. I learn, even at my position, every single day.” - Chanda Kochhar I am a life-long Port Orchard resident, and am proud to be raising my family in this community. I have held numerous positions relating to homes, including new construction and lending, but I have found my true passion in Real Estate.

I love creating new friendships and Real Estate has provided me an avenue in which to do that. I know that purchasing or selling a home can be highly stressful, so my goal is to make every transaction as easy as possible.

Sherri Meek

Realtor Re/Max Town & Country

Mary Burson Realtor

Keller Williams Real Estate 360-271-1977 marymburson@gmail.com

I want to help real people find real and lasting joy and satisfaction in home ownership. If you’re looking to buy or sell a home, please call me today at (360) 731-6571.

435 SW Sedgwick Rd. #101, Port Orchard WA 98367 Office (360) 874-7600 Cell (360) 731-6571 sherriameek@gmail.com

I am dedicated to giving the best, friendliest customer service in the business, because selling real estate is not just my job, it’s been my passion for nearly two decades. I want to help buyers and sellers reach their real estate goals. I promise to LISTEN to my clients. Every family has a different vision of their dream home, so I will listen to your wishes and challenges, and give you sound, professional advice.

My many years of experience and my commitment to providing exemplary full-time service will ensure you are extremely happy with your buying or selling experience. I enjoy meeting new clients throughout Kitsap County, and I would love to have you reach out to me to start your journey toward home ownership.

Donna Miller Loan Officer, Eagle Home Mortgage

Trina Knoche

Insurance Agent

My name is Donna Miller, and I am passionate about helping families achieve their dream of owning their own home.

More than twenty years ago my brother introduced me to a career in home mortgage, and through his work and associates I discovered people that were passionate about their jobs, and I wanted in on that. Today, I specialize in helping buyers find the best loans in Kitsap and Mason counties. I provide a free financial analysis, coupled with a personalized steb-by-step strategy designed to make the dream of a hew home purchase a reality. My team of mortgage experts is here to make sure we get you confidently from the dream of home ownership, to keys in your hand of your very own home.

1551 SE Piperberry Way, Ste. 151 Port Orchard WA 98366 360-874-0451 (cell & text) donnamiller@eaglehm.com website: donnamillerhomeloans.com facebook.com/donnamillerhomeloans

Trina started working with her father, who was a successful Farmers Agent, when she was only 13 years old. Trina worked her way up to becoming one of only a few female District Managers at Farmers Insurance. She has a history of success, which includes obtaining the highest honor awarded from the company, the Presidents Council Award, and achieving her Certified Insurance Counselor Designation.

Trina is excited to be back in Washington and owning/operating the Farmers Insurance Agency in Port Orchard on Tremont Street.

Trina purchased the agency from Wayne Tripp and Jill Weir in 2016.

Trina loves working with her clients and staff and believes in “Building Relationships One Client at a Time.”

104 Tremont St., Ste. 200 Port Orchard, WA 98366 Ph: (360) 895-3001 Cell: (406) 868-3670 https://agents.farmers.com/wa/port-orchard/trina-knoche

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“There are two kinds of people, those who do the work and those who take the credit. Try to be in the first group; there is less competition there.” - Indira Gandhi Though Liz has lost most of her Southern accent she hasn’t lost her Southern charm. Compassion and understanding has been her upbringing and she carries that into her business every day. Treating every client as a member of her family, and with a strong sense of making sure they are taken care of, she started her own business built on what she wanted in an agent.

Liz Vaughn

By combining the reputation of Farmers Insurance and her own down home personal touch she is able to create an environment that cares for her clients as if they are family.

Insurance Agent, Farmers Insurance

2465 Bethel Rd SE, Ste 202a Port Orchard, WA 98366 Office: (360) 876-2735

Barbara Flynn

Loan Officer, Eagle Home Mortgage

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Insurance Agency Owner Allstate Insurance

Barbara Flynn has made first-time home buyers the soul of her business for the past 20 years. She enjoys a challenge, and is not afraid of putting a difficult file together to make her clients dreams of home ownership a reality. Barbara has been awarded the Five Star Mortgage Professional status by Seattle Magazine, establishing her in an elite class with fewer than 6% of mortgage professionals in the Seattle area. She is honored to be recognized for delivering outstanding service and client satisfaction.

When she’s not in the office putting together mortgages, you can find her near the stables with her horse Cooper.

Barbara is an avid equestrian competitor, and her favorite 3 Day Eventing gathering is in Kalispell Montana at The Event at Rebecca Farm.

1551 Piperberry Way SE, Ste. 151, Port Orchard WA 98366 Office. 360-621-2644 Direct. 360-602-7524 eaglehm.com/barbaraflynn |

The soul of my business with Johnson Financial Services is family and community. It is my goal to protect both.

We don’t sell insurance to be cheaper or faster. We sell insurance to protect our families and the families of our community. It is our goal to protect each and every person. We don’t sell based solely on price, because often that results in customers being under-insured. We insure based on need. I truly care about each and every person that I insure.

I have been in the insurance industry for 33 years, and today I’m honored to own my own Allstate Insurance agency.

I’m honored to have a staff that shares my ideals of putting customer’s needs first. Our staff is a FAMILY; we often spend time together outside of the office, forming a tight bond that makes working together for you a joy.

1382 SE Lund Ave. #140 Port Orchard WA 9836 (360) 876-1687 | marcy@allstate.com www.allstateagencies.com/marcy

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