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Our Team

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.
 

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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.

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Sarah

Director of Marketing

Sarah is a community builder and art enthusiast who enjoys exploring quirky museums and getting lost in the forest.
 

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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.
 

Molly

Seattle Assistant Store Manager

Molly is a creative reuse artist who enjoys being an avid plant collector.
 

Diana

The Lighting Lady

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

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.

 

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.

 

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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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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 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 😛
 
 
 

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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.)
 
 

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Luke

Tacoma retail 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. 
 

 

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Felicia

Aberdeen Store Manager

Felicia is an artistic member of our team with a passion for interior design and restoration.
 
 
 
 

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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 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!
 

 

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.

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.