Let's hear from these great volunteers!
MEET RANDY!
How did
you first learn about Rebuilding Together Seattle? Describe your past
involvement with our organization?
I am fortunate to work for
a company who shares the same passion for making a better and safer Seattle. They
asked me to manage our company's Spring Rebuilding Day project with Rebuilding Together Seattle two years ago and I have been
involved ever since.
Why do you
believe in the mission of Rebuilding Together Seattle?
Seattle is a source of pride for all those that live here and we need
to do our part to make sure our neighbors are safe. One’s home is the
investment of a lifetime. We need to ensure that it is a safe one.
What are
you most excited about in joining the RTS Board of Directors, and what are your
hopes for the organization in years to come?
-To offer new and fresh ideas to the Board.
-To try to make a great organization even better.
-To share in a common love for our City.
Tell us a
bit about yourself – what do you do for a living? What do you like to do
outside of work?
I am a Project Engineer for Howard S. Wright Constructors, a
general contractor with strong ties to the Seattle community.
My lovely wife
Amanda and I have been married for 3 years. I enjoy reading, riding my road bicycle, traveling, and relaxing
with friends and family.
MEET RENEE!
How did
you first learn about Rebuilding Together Seattle? Describe your past
involvement with our organization?
I first learned of RTS while working with the Junior
League of Seattle. Each year the Junior League has worked together with
RTS to take part in the Spring Rebuilding Day. I gained
firsthand experience 2 years ago when I attended the Spring event and took part
in a day of home improvements for an individual who could not have been more grateful
and more in need of our help. It was a truly gratifying experience that
made me only want to learn more about RTS and what I could do to help.
Why do you
believe in the mission of Rebuilding Together Seattle?
It’s simple- we all deserve the basics and the work RTS
does helps ensure those who might not be able to help themselves, have access
to the kind of assistance they need to continue living in a warm and safe
environment.
What are
you most excited about in joining the RTS Board of Directors, and what are your
hopes for the organization in years to come?
I fell in love with RTS after volunteering for my first
Spring Rebuilding Day and am thrilled with the opportunity to join the Board of
Directors. I very much look forward to helping RTS achieve its long term
goals for growth and expansion. I absolutely love anything to do with
putting on events and fundraising and would love to put my prior experience to
good use in the RTS organization. In addition I look forward to continuing
to spread the word about the amazing work that RTS is doing in our community!
Tell us a
bit about yourself – what do you do for a living? What do you like to do
outside of work?
I’m currently in sales for Physio-Control, a local,
medical device manufacturer of AEDs. I’ve worked for Physio in a customer
service, marketing or sales capacity for the last 12 years and am extremely
passionate about our company and the products we develop and sell.
Outside of my sales role, I also coordinate a golf tournament for Physio &
The Medic One Foundation each year. When I’m not at work, you can often
find me volunteering with the Junior League of Seattle, of which I have been a
member for the last 9 years. Aside from that my two biggest passions in
life are traveling and anything that keeps me active, particularly
running! Finally, I’m expecting a baby this month and looking forward to
starting a family with my husband Josh.
MEET MICHELLE!
How did
you first learn about Rebuilding Together Seattle? Describe your past
involvement with our organization?
I first learned about RTS through my alma mater, Gonzaga
University. Gonzaga's alumni association sponsors a RTS project every year and
I've participated for a few years now.
Why do you
believe in the mission of Rebuilding Together Seattle?
I believe in the mission of RTS because it's a way of enabling
people to have a safer home environment, which they may not even
realize is possible until RTS comes along! On the flip side, I believe RTS
opens the eyes of its volunteers as well. During one of my first projects with
RTS we met a woman who was so thankful about the work we were doing, she cried.
That really impacted me.
What are
you most excited about in joining the RTS Board of Directors, and what are your
hopes for the organization in years to come?
I'm most excited about using my professional skills to help
achieve the organization's goals. I'd also like to learn more about the
non-profit world and how it works. In the coming years, I'd love to see the RTS
organization expand its services, while maintaining its mission. I think
scaling any business (non-profit or not) can be a daunting task but with the
right leadership I believe it can happen!
Tell us a
bit about yourself – what do you do for a living? What do you like to do
outside of work?
I work in client services for a digital marketing company called
ExactTarget. I just started here after spending the last 5 years of my
career at Microsoft. I've been doing digital marketing for over 7 years now and
I THINK this is my career for life. Outside of work I love to travel. My
favorite place that I've visited is Hong Kong and I almost moved there 3 years
ago. I'm also a mini "foodie" and I love cooking and going out to
eat.
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