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Kurt

The Big Boss

The Worktrauskas aka the man behind why we all work so hard.
aaron@ewsalvage.com

Aaron

Director of Operations

Our fearless leader braves the Tacoma to Seattle commute daily to help salvage, merchandise, and keep us on track.
 

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Paul

Director of Aquisitions

Threw his corporate desk job out the window in favor of getting down and dirty in the world of salvage.  He can be found in the shop or salvaging an old house.

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Nate

Seattle Store Manager

When Nate isn’t working on home improvement projects, he enjoys welding cute little octopuses from salvaged materials that live on the store counter.
 

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Eric

Director of Marketing

Eric is a writer, social media veteran, survivor of the non-profit industrial complex, beer league hockey goaltender, wiffleball team captain, old guy in the back of the room at hardcore and metal shows, and is also trying to survive gentle parenting two strong-willed children in a post-pandemic world.
 

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Frankie

Seattle store Assistant Manager

 
Our assistant manager hails from the other coast and can be found among the mossy trees of Washington when she’s not at the shop.

Diana

The Lighting Lady

Diana has been lighting the dark spaces of your homes and our hearts for many years at Earthwise!
 
 
 

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Dave B

Tacoma Store Manager

Dave B enjoys abstract painting, experimenting with music, repurposing, and diy projects. He made this industrial angel sculpture/selfie station you can find at Earthwise in Tacoma!
 
 

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Ashley

Tacoma Assistant Manager

Ashley is a collector of rocks, plants and unfinished art projects. She loves going on hikes to look for mushrooms and inspiration for her next project.
 

 

Dave B

Mill Guy Dave

Proof customers make the best employees. Dave actually applied to both Second Use and Earthwise at the same time. Sorry Second Use, we called him back first :D
 
 
 

Bob

Retail Crew/Delivery Driver

Bob is a Second Use transplant, guitar picker, and resident Deadhead for the Tacoma store. He enjoys anything old, rusty, and greasy.

Kabir

Retail Crew

Kabir is not the beloved rubber rat at the Tacoma store.

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Nelson

Aberdeen Store Manager

Nelson is a team player with a great attitude!  Never without a smile, you can always tell that he loves where he works.  We’re lucky to have him!
 
 
 
 

Grant

Aberdeen Retail Staff

Grant is an avid outdoorsman who loves puttering on anything old and nostalgic. 
 

 

Hudson

Aberdeen Retail Staff

Hudson is a plate throwing, saxophone playing, jazz enthusiast with a heart of gold. One of our youngest team members, with tons of potential!
 

 

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Jaime

Kenmore Store Manager

Jaime has turned hoarding into a presentation art form. The only thing she loves more than accumulating and curating interesting and historical artifacts are her dogs, Birdie and Pie.

Lisa

Kenmore crew

Lisa is a gardening enthusiast who loves to find hidden treasures at thrift stores and garage sales. She enjoys upcycling her finds into creative projects and baking treats for family and friends.

Bindi

Dog Crew

Bindi will be your personal shopper and gently carries cabinet hardware and plumbing parts to customers around the store…even if you don’t want it.
 
 
 
 

Clyde

Dog Crew

Don’t let his cold demeanor fool you! This pup LOVES to get loved on, he just makes you work for it.
 
 
 
 
 

Archie

Dog Crew

Like a true little brother, Archie is Clyde’s mini me and will follow Clyde around for hours happily trying to play.
 
 
 
 

Sebastian

Dog Crew

Sebastian is a farm boy who just moved to the big city to follow his dream (his dream is treats).
 

 

 
 

Rue

Dog Crew

The newest pup in Dog Crew, Rue is a rambunctious little lady with a heart of gold and a belly full of treats.
 
 

 

 
 

Ranger

Dog Crew

Ranger is Aberdeen’s newest member of the team. He will sit for treats and cuddles and loves chasing the dust bunnies.
 
 

 

 
 

Cliff

Dog Crew

Though not the traditional black-and-white color scheme of Earthwise doggos, Cliff will always be in our hearts.