Episode Summary: Kris Kristoferson is one of five siblings, who are the 4th generation owners of Kristoferson Farms. This generation is also the creators of the fantastic Canopy Tours NW. Camano Island’s very own Zip-line Tour. Links to Things Mentioned in this Episode: https://www.cornell.edu/ https://www.boeing.com/ Camano Pumpkin Project (https://www.camanopumpkinproject.com/) Key Points of Interest: How did […]

Brandon Ericson is the Owner of Camano Commons Marketplace and is Property Manager over at Camano Commons. Son of Jeff Ericson, founder of Camano Island Coffee Roasters. Links to Things Mentioned in this Episode: Kraus Manufacturing (http://www.krausemanufacturing.com/) Janicki Industries (https://www.janicki.com/) Jessica McCready Podcast (https://camanocommons.com/ep2/) Key Points of Interest: I was adopted, but from where? Where […]

Kara is the founder of Movement Arts Yoga Studio and is selling the business to Carol Mason, who has been a practicing yoga instructor at the studio for quite a while. Find out how Movement Arts started and what’s next! Links to Things Mentioned in this Episode: The Four Winds Society (https://thefourwinds.com/)  Key Points of […]

Episode Summary: Chuck Durland is the President of the Camano Schoolhouse Foundation. He has had a long history in working with Senior Centers throughout his career. He shares the lessons he learned working with the elderly as a young man. Links to Things Mentioned in this Episode: https://www.islandtransit.org/ Kim Hargove (http://happyvalleydance.net/) http://happyvalleydance.net/partner-dancing/thursday-nights/ Holiday Lighting NW […]

Levon Yongoyan is the Chief of Camano Island Fire and Rescue, but also  has experience as a small business owner. He combines all of his experience to lead the local fire stations here on Camano Island. Links to Things Mentioned in this Episode: https://www.camanofire.com/ https://www.burlingtonwa.gov/100/Fire https://www.northcountyfireems.com/ Peter Drucker (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Drucker) The 4-Hour Work Week - Tim […]

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Luke Plambeck is a local Sheriff’s Deputy in Island County. He has been with the Island County Sheriff’s Office for almost 15 years. He is involved in the Opioid Addiction Outreach, to help people get out of the cycle of addiction. Links to Things Mentioned in this Episode: https://www.islandcountywa.gov/Sheriff/Pages/Home.aspx Key Points of Interest: Where did […]

Adam is the owner of Madak, a boutique marketing agency in Stanwood, Washington. He has worked with local businesses such as Windermere, Arrowhead Ranch, and Discover Stanwood Camano, as well as local events like Glass Quest. Links to Things Mentioned in this Episode: https://madak.com/ Netflix Company Culture Deck (https://www.slideshare.net/reed2001/culture-1798664) Key Points of Interest: How did […]

Rachel is the owner of Island Harvest Farms right here on Camano Island. She loves growing food and selling it to the local community that she lives in! She also has an awesome Fresh Produce Stand right off of Arrowhead Road! Links to Things Mentioned in this Episode: https://www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps http://ofco.wa.gov/ https://www.cloudmountainfarmcenter.org/ Key Points of Interest: […]

Randy and Marla and their team have been super involved in the Stanwood Camano Community for many years. If there is an event going on, you would be hard-pressed to not find Windermere agents volunteering. Apart from Windermere, they have started up Arrowhead Ranch, which is hosts the All-American Box Car Derby. Links to Things […]

Shaina moved to Camano in middle school, and then moved away, and then returned to stay. She works as a realtor with RE/MAX, her and her husband started a businesses building custom homes, and is also the president of the Stanwood Chamber of Commerce. Links to Things Mentioned in this Episode: https://www.holbeckrealestate.com/ https://www.facebook.com/CamanoCoffeeStands/ George Colby […]

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Paige is the Volunteer and Outreach Director for N.O.A.H. and has a long history of animal welfare. She got started with animals at the Woodland Park Zoo, and it has continued to be a passion of hers through the years. She has 10 cats and her family shares her love of animals.   Links to […]

Jim is a realtor at Windemere Reality, but he is also the president of the Camano Chamber of Commerce. His wide-ranging history includes teaching, banking, telecom, and of course, Real Estate. Links to Things Mentioned in this Episode: Camano Island Chamber of Commerce (https://camanoisland.org/) Windemere (http://jimayers.withwre.com/) AT&T (https://www.att.com/) GTE (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GTE) NTT (https://www.ntt.com/en/index.html) British Telecom (https://www.bt.com/) […]

Myra and Laura have been in the banking world for a very long time! Myra got her start in banking by talking to Laura, and then this dynamic duo got Coastal started on Camano Island. Links to Things Mentioned in this Episode: https://www.coastalbank.com/ Key Points of Interest: How did Myra and Laura meet each other? […]

Julie Campbell is a local fiddler who is part of a few local bluegrass bands, and also was the first performer to join First Friday! She brings great energy to every performance! Links to Things Mentioned in this Episode: One more Cup of Coffee – Bob Dylan (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95cufW4h-gA) https://theottawatavern.com/ Victory Music (http://www.victorymusic.org/) Baba O’Riley (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gY5rztWa1TM) […]

George is a teacher at Stanwood High, and he is also the advisor for the Future Business Leaders of America or FBLA. This organization teaches high schooler valuable skills for the work place. George does so much for these kids and is loved far and wide by all of his students. Links to Things Mentioned […]

Jed Dorsey has created an art studio upstairs in Camano Commons Marketplace, and also created an entire online course called Acrylic University. He is a great teacher and artist! Links to Things Mentioned in this Episode: Dorsey Fine Art Studio (https://www.jeddorseyart.com/) Jack Dorsey (http://www.jackdorseyart.com/) Adele Campbell Gallery (http://www.adelecampbell.com/) Acrylic University (https://www.acrylicuniversity.com/) Tyee Grocery (https://www.tyeefarms.com/tyee-grocery/) Elger […]

Jesse Childress is the owner of The Baked Cafe, and spends his time creating masterpiece burgers and breakfast sandwiches. He is truly a master at his craft, so please enjoy! Links to Things Mentioned in this Episode: The Baked Cafe (https://www.thebakedcafe.com/) Linfield College (https://www.linfield.edu/) Camano Commons Marketplace (https://camanocommons.com/) George Motz Hamburger America (https://www.amazon.com/Hamburger-America-State-State-Burger/dp/076246206X/ref=sr_1_1?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIko3vxr-o5AIVWh-tBh0SuwOMEAAYASAAEgLEMfD_BwE&hvadid=282687320314&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9033400&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=e&hvrand=10789988625221066990&hvtargid=kwd-475439566481&hydadcr=16189_10354003&keywords=george+motz+hamburger+america&qid=1567096068&s=gateway&sr=8-1) Luis Lunch […]

Brian Hanson is the brains behind High on Tacos, a clothing brand. But that is just the tip of the iceberg, as we get into this conversation, we cover so many topics, and you hear just what this brand really represents! Links to Things Mentioned in this Episode: High on Tacos (https://www.highontacos.com/) High on Tacos […]

Mike Nestor is a third generation Islander and is also a realtor at Windemere Realty. But this guy has some stories to tell and you will not want to miss out on his crazy history of Camano Island, and how his family moved to the island! Links to Things Mentioned in this Episode: Jack Gunter […]

Links to Things Mentioned in this Episode: Ava by the Bay Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/avabythebay) Urban Trends (https://www.utgallery.com/Default.asp) Cedar and Pine (https://www.shopcedarandpine.com/) Ladders and Lace (https://www.facebook.com/LaddersClothingAndCompany/) Purple Sunset (http://www.purplesunsetboutique.com/) Key Points of Interest: Lauren went to Washington State University (WSU) After WSU, she got involved with... Where did Lauren get her inspiration for the name of the […]

Links to Things Mentioned in this Episode: Terry Greer Inc (http://www.tgreercpa.com/) Boeing (https://www.boeing.com/) Key Points of Interest: Find out where Mike Dame got his start in accounting Why did he move away from the Aerospace industry? See how he transitioned into a small accounting firm How did Mike connect with Terry Greer, the previous owner […]

Brian is one the owners of Tapped Public House at Camano Commons, and he will be managing the day to day operations. He recently became an Islander after living in Seattle for more of his life. He has had extensive experience in scratch food restaurants and is ecstatic to bring his craft to Camano Commons […]

TJ Fittis owns Camano Island Coffee Roasters, which he purchased from my father, and the founder Jeff Ericson. He started as a copywriter for Camano Island Coffee Roasters, but slowly worked his way up in the company, until he purchased the company from Jeff in April of 2019. Links to Things Mentioned in this Episode: […]

Leslie Moore has spent her entire career, minus a short stint as a chemist, in the Library field. And she is a wealth of knowledge of the entire Library system. She is passionate about helping youth get their hands on books, and community building. Links to Things Mentioned in this Episode: https://www.sno-isle.org/ https://www.spl.org/ https://kcls.org/ https://www.sethgodin.com/ […]

Evan Caldwell is a photographer and reporter for Stanwood Camano News. Being a reporter, he gets the inside scoop on the happenings around the Stanwood Camano area. Our conversation starts with how Evan got involved in news, and why he stayed with it. We also dive into some of the trends he has noticed in […]

Dan Ericson is the Owner of Brand Shouter, a local marketing company. He moved to Camano Island to help Jeff Ericson with the starting Camano Island Coffee Roasters. Here the beginnings of Camano Island Coffee Roasters, and how that experience helped him create a successful marketing company in the Stanwood/Camano Area. Links to Things Mentioned […]

Jessica McCready is the Executive Director of the Camano Chamber of Commerce, owner of Jessica McCready LLC, and organizer of countless events in the Stanwood and Camano area. Whether it's organizing the Great PNW Glass Quest, Beer, Bratz, and Biz, or any of the other large scale community events, Jessica is a Rockstar in the […]

Jeff Ericson is the founder of the hugely successful Camano Island Coffee Roasters. He also is the creator of Camano Commons as well as Camano Commons Marketplace, Frozen Xplosion, and many other businesses. But he started out in the printing industry in Tucson, Arizona. Hear his journey from printing to changing the world through coffee! […]

If you want to know what the Camano Voice is about, here is the best way to find out! Time to learn about businesses, events, and history of Camano Island! What to Expect from Camano Voice! I, Brandon Ericson, am the manager of Camano Commons Marketplace and will be your host interviewing locals, business owners, […]