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Barbara Sanford, Co-owner and Manager
"Helping a parent get the best product for
her child makes my day at the office worth it.”
Barbara is a former elementary school teacher and school librarian. She opened new libraries for an elementary school in Taipei, Taiwan, and in Spokane, Washington. While teaching in Spokane, she also wrote curriculum and managed the school’s technology resource center. She has her Masters in Education from Whitworth University. She is a member of Whatcom Women in Business as well as sings in her church choir.
EMAIL: Barbara@LaunchingSuccess.com
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Dan Sanford, Co-owner and Marketing Director
"I have a passion for world studies, history,
geography and foreign language.”
Dan is a professor who is still teaching part time at Trinity Western University. He speaks fluent Mandarin Chinese and taught many years at Whitworth University in Spokane. He has also taught overseas in Taiwan, Thailand, and Korea. He holds a PhD. from University of Denver and is an advisor to the Whitworth School of Global Commerce. He volunteers for Love, INC. in Bellingham. Dan is also a watercolorist and sells some of his prints in the store. |
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Jen Zimmermann, Principal Buyer
"Working with teachers, parents and children in our store can be so rewarding.”
School teacher and mom with young children, Jen joined Launching Success recently with primary responsibility as a buyer. Jen's goal is to make sure that supplies are always there for our customers and that custom orders are dealt with promptly. As a Sunday School director, Jen enjoyed our store for years; now she gets to be a central part of the action. She is a graduate of Western Washington University in elementary education and a former teacher of kindergarten and first grade. |
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Kellie McBeath, Inventory Specialist
"Before I was employed by Launching Success I came to the store so often. I finally thought since I am here so frequently, I should work for the store.”
Kellie is our longest- serving employee who knows the store inside out. She is a former homecare provider for infants and pre-schoolers, and a long time Sunday school teacher. She has a talent for making her own, beautiful greeting cards and is always full of rich ideas for arts and crafts for children.
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Darin Lewis, Materials Specialist
"I spent hours in this store before I worked here. I guess I have a pretty good idea how to help parents find things for their young children.”
A teacher at Bellingham Christian School, Darin works mostly with children at the primary level. He is a great mentor for new teachers and comes with super ideas to enrich and supplement a child’s class education. Darin is a graduate from Western Washington University’s Woodring School of Education and a Valedictorian from Kennewick High School. He has done a lot of volunteering, such as a Sunday School Teacher and after-school teacher for Hillcrest Chapel.
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Evelyn Turner, Outside Sales and Community Relations
"I am having a lot of fun visiting schools and programs to share all the interesting things we have available.”
Evelyn is former owner of The Easy Entrée and our community’s master entrepreneur. She has been active in numerous community organizations including Whatcom Women in Business. Evelyn has many years of experience in customer service, sales events, and small business operations.
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Kristen Krumdiack, Corporate Administrator
"It is nice to be doing the type of work I love for an organization that does so many worthwhile things for families and children.”
Kristen has a B.A. and a Masters of Professional Accounting degree from Western Washington University. She is experienced in business operations and use of QuickBooks. At the store she helps with our translation of the point of sale software, purchase orders, web page and virtual sales management. Kristen is also a faithful volunteer serving as Treasurer on the board of Love, INC. |
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Mia Kloc, In Store Sales
"Working at Launching Success was a prize worth waiting for.”
Mia recently graduated from Western Washington University with a major in Special Education and endorsements to teach special education and elementary education. She has prior experience in retail sales and enjoys helping people. You are lucky when you get her help in the store. |
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James Robertson, Customer Service and Sales Lead
"My passion has always been the love of learning and helping people so being at Launching Success is the perfect place for me."
James comes to us with much experience in the retail bookseller industry. He has interests in science, math, and history. He also loves problem solving and strategy games, so ask him to play a few games with you!
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