Seattle Staff
Kurt
The Big Boss
The Worktrauskas aka the man behind why we all work so hard.
Aaron
Director of Operations
Our fearless leader braves the Tacoma to Seattle commute daily to help salvage, merchandise, and keep us on track.
Alison
Business Manager Extraordinaire
Alison claims she only works here because we allow dogs to come to work.
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.
Sarah
Director of Marketing
Sarah is often found creating art, visiting weird museums, or making jokes on the internet.
Acton
Seattle Retail
Acton is a recent transplant from Missoula, MT with a deep appreciation for reclaimed, repurposed, and recycled items. His vices include lamps, chainsaws, and kimchi.
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.
Aaron
Salvage Crew Lead
Coming from a background in sustainability and conservation, Aaron has integrated quite well into the world of architectural salvage. In his off time, he is an avid cyclist, canoe enthusiast, and sourdough artisan.
Molly
Seattle Assistant Store Manager
Molly is a creative reuse artist who enjoys being an avid plant collector.
Dan
Salvage Crew
Dan is an East Coast native who moved to Washington after a career as a prop maker in Hollywood. When he’s not salvaging, he can be found taking epic road trips, making paper sculptures, playing with his two cats, or cooking up delicious meals.
Diana
The Lighting Lady
Diana has been lighting the dark spaces of your homes and our hearts for many years at Earthwise!Tacoma Staff
Kyarsten
Acquisitions Manager for King and Pierce Counties
Don’t be surprised if you see cute little woodland creatures following her around the yard, Kyarsten knows every word to every Disney song (and sings them while working.)
Luke
Tacoma Crew
Luke just relocated from Missouri with his partner and their two dogs. Luke has a masters degree in orchestral conducting, collects vintage lighting, and thinks too much.
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!
Lux
Tacoma Assistant Manager
Lux is a California transplant who loves exploring around Tacoma and the Puget Sound region, learning about local history, and going to aquariums to see some fish.
Dave
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 😛Aberdeen Staff
Felicia
Aberdeen Store Manager
Felicia is an artistic member of our team with a passion for interior design and restoration.Kenmore staff
Nelson
Aberdeen Assistant 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 Crew
Grant is an avid outdoorsman who loves puttering on anything old and nostalgic.
MAx
Aberdeen Crew
Maxwell has a passion for salvage, restoration and coffee. He’s an aspiring blacksmith.
calder
Kenmore Store Manager
Calder loves to emphasize time and it’s plotting progress. At work he’s expressing and learning with our awesome customers. At home art making, writing, and cooking occupy his time.
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.
dog crew
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cliff
Dog Crew
Though not the traditional black-and-white color scheme of Earthwise doggos, Cliff will always be in our hearts.
Sebastian
Dog Crew
Sebastian is a farm boy who just moved to the big city to follow his dream (his dream is treats).