Episode Summary: Director of Fusion, and has worked at many of our elementary schools in both Stanwood and Camano. Links to Things Mentioned in this Episode: Taproot Theatre (http://taproottheatre.org/) Lydia’s Podcast (https://camanocommons.com/ep18/) Ringmaster (https://www.amazon.com/Ringmaster-Year-Road-Greatest-Earth/dp/0525247572) Key Points of Interest: Where did Rich grow up? How old was Rich when his dad passed away? How did Rich […]

Episode Summary: Mary Margaret is a Former Washington Sate Senator, who’s family has a long history with Camano Island. She has done so much for this island, and Camano Island would not be what it is today without her. Links to Things Mentioned in this Episode: Stanwood Historical Society (http://www.sahs-fncc.org/) Camano Island Book by Karen […]

Episode Summary: Mary Margaret is a Former Washington Sate Senator, who’s family has a long history with Camano Island. She has done so much for this island, and Camano Island would not be what it is today without her. Links to Things Mentioned in this Episode: Growth Management Act (https://bit.ly/3eiHZa9) Camano Fire (https://www.camanofire.com/) Key Points […]

Episode Summary: Mark is the previous owner of Mark’s Camano Pharmacy, and he shares his story of his career as well as how the pharmacy ended. Also, what is he up to now! Key Points of Interest: Where did Mark grow up? What got Mark interested in Pharmacy? Where did he go to school? What […]

Episode Summary: Chantel Keller is the owner of three restaurants in the Stanwood Camano Area. She went from a waitress to restaurant owner, and continued to open more! Links to Things Mentioned in this Episode: Thai House (http://www.thaihousemv.com/) Key Points of Interest: How many siblings does Chantel have? Where did she grow up? What did […]

Episode Summary: Unlimited works on abolishing modern day slavery and human trafficking. The board of directors reached out to me. To help get their message out, and they had some great information concerning slavery, even in our area. Plus, how to keep our kids safe and things to be aware of. Links to Things Mentioned […]

Episode Summary: Cristy Santeford has been our gift buyer since the beginning of Camano Commons Marketplace, but she has also worked at Camano Island Coffee Roasters for many years before that. She has been a fantastic team member and integral to our success. Links to Things Mentioned in this Episode: Alfy’s Pizza (http://www.alfyspizza.com/) Key Points […]

Episode Summary: Dr. Zach Pope is the Operator of Pope Chiropractic and son of previous guest, Dr. Ray Pope.. He has been working with his dad for over 8 years and now runs many of the operations of the practice. Links to Things Mentioned in this Episode: Dr. Ray Pope Podcast (https://camanocommons.com/ep46/) Key Points of Interest: […]

Episode Summary: Michael Lienau got his big break with a news story covering the USA's attempt to abolish Tribal lands. His Mt. St. Helens documentary, "The Fire Below Us" was nationally acclaimed and won 7 awards. Links to Things Mentioned in this Episode: https://www.globalnetproductions.com/ Keeper of the Fire (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwO-BuOMIos) The Fire Below Us (https://www.globalnetproductions.com/new-page-1) Personal […]

Episode Summary: Mary Pilkington has done talks at local events as well as at schools, where she shares the story of her late husband, Fred Pilkington, her late husband, who was a EX-POW at Battle of the Bulge in WWII. But Mary has also had a fascinating life story, and has lived on the island […]

Episode Summary: Dr. Ray Pope is the founder of Pope Chiropractic. He has been practicing on the island for many years, and is now located at Camano Commons. Links to Things Mentioned in this Episode: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Life-Nearings-Self-Sufficient-Living/dp/0805209700 Key Points of Interest: Where did Dr. Pope grow up? What was his original career of choice? What was his […]

Episode Summary: Elaine Traversi is the Executive Director of the Stanwood Chamber of Commerce. She attended and then worked at Everett Community College before joining the Stanwood Chamber of Commerce as their executive Director. Links to Things Mentioned in this Episode: https://stanwoodchamber.org/ Key Points of Interest: Where did Elaine grow up? How did she end […]

Episode Summary: Lynne Ayers started in nonprofits, then moved on to a wide ranging career including Nordstrom, Wine, and more, and after all of that, she has returned to the nonprofit sector. Links to Things Mentioned in this Episode: Part 1 (https://camanocommons.com/ep43) https://www.cancer.org/healthy/stay-away-from-tobacco/great-american-smokeout.html Jim Ayers Podcast (https://camanocommons.com/ep16/) Navarro Wine Club (https://www.navarrowine.com/main.php) Camano Island Coffee Roasters […]

Episode Summary: Lynne Ayers started in nonprofits, then moved on to a wide ranging career including Nordstrom, Wine, and more, and after all of that, she has returned to the nonprofit sector. Links to Things Mentioned in this Episode: https://www.cancer.org/healthy/stay-away-from-tobacco/great-american-smokeout.html Jim Ayers Podcast (https://camanocommons.com/ep16/) Navarro Wine Club (https://www.navarrowine.com/main.php) Camano Island Coffee Roasters (https://camanoislandcoffee.com/) Key Points […]

Episode Summary: Jennifer Short is the owner of Camano Island Honey. She was a veterinarian for 20 years with large herd animals. She discovered bees and her “retirement” career has kept her a busy bee. Key Points of Interest: Where did Jennifer Short start? When did she get started with animals? What was her original […]

Episode Summary: Evan and I have a conversation on how COVID-19 is affecting the Stanwood Camano Community. We also talk about the good we have seen happening around this community! Key Points of Interest: The main points of conversation are: Schools Business The human connection aspect Some of the positive aspects we’ve seen in this […]

Episode Summary: Chris Tuohy is the founder of ForteMDA, studied at The Juilliard School, and has had encounters with different Jazz Legends. He teaches music, dance, and the arts in his studio here on Camano Island. Links to Things Mentioned in this Episode https://www.juilliard.edu/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chuck_Mangione https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Parker https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chet_Baker https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carson_Smith_(musician) https://www.unlv.edu/ Key Points of Interest: Where did […]

Bob Schroepfer is the founder of Three Roosters Nursery, and the dad to one of my best friends. I’ve known Bob for a long time, but I never knew his backstory. Enjoy! Links to Things Mentioned in this Episode: https://www.chickendelight.com/about-us/our-history/ https://www.niagarafallsstatepark.com/ https://camanocommons.com/ep9/ https://www.sixflags.com/darienlake Skagit Flats Key Points of Interest: Bob grew up working in the […]

Mona Campbell is one of five siblings, who are the 4th generation owners of Kristoferson Farms. She is the Director of Marketing at Canopy Tours NW. Key Points of Interest: When did she start coming up to Camano Island? What is the long term plan for Kristoferson Farm? What is Mona’s educational background? What was […]

Lyndsay is the Management Coordinator at Story House Collective. She has loves her job over in Nashville, and gets to travel around with different musical artists. Links to Things Mentioned in this Episode: Lauren Breum Podcast (https://camanocommons.com/ep8/) Leanna Crawford Podcast (https://camanocommons.com/ep31/) Mark Crawford Podcast (https://camanocommons.com/ep36/) Thunder Bird Park (https://tbird.ca/) Northwest University (https://www.northwestu.edu/) Compassion International (https://www.compassion.com/) […]

Mark took over Smokey Point Concrete as it was failing, and turned it around, and eventually sold it. He now is the Vice President and General Manager at the company. Links to Things Mentioned in this Episode: http://www.smokeypointconcrete.com/ Lauren Breum Episode (https://camanocommons.com/ep8/)  Leanna Crawford Episode (https://camanocommons.com/ep31/)  Key Points of Interest: Find out where Mark grew […]

Ed Bednarczyk is a voice actor, and started the Camano Island Radio Theater! Links to Things Mentioned in this Episode: https://www.goodspeed.org/ https://www.united.com/en/us https://www.nintendo.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fire_Emblem:_Radiant_Dawn https://www.coastalbank.com/ https://www.holidaylightingnw.com/ https://www.daprdan.com/ Myra and Laura Podcast (https://camanocommons.com/ep15/)  Randy and Marla Podcast (https://camanocommons.com/ep20/)  Chuck Durland Podcast (https://camanocommons.com/ep26/)  http://camanoislandradiotheatre.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ATownJazzBand/ https://camanocommons.com/ http://www.thecrabcracker.com/ https://www.goskagit.com/scnews/ To contact Ed - ed@voiceover.studio George Colby Podcast (https://camanocommons.com/ep13/)  Key […]

Links to Things Mentioned in this Episode: Shaina Holbeck (https://camanocommons.com/ep19/) Mark Ellinger (https://camanocommons.com/ep32/) Lydia Crouch (https://camanocommons.com/ep18/) Art Festivals (https://www.artsfestivals.org/) Key Points of Interest: Sally has lived on Camano Island for 21 years What building did her parents buy as their house growing up? Hear about the Sally’s Childhood How did Sally eventually move to Camano? […]

Marcus Ellinger is a glass blower at Glass Quest, and the son of Mark Ellinger. Links to Things Mentioned in this Episode: Glass Quest (http://www.glassquest.com/) Great Northwest Glass Quest (https://thegreatnwglassquest.com/) Nerd Buzzed Podcast (https://bit.ly/2SrhOW1) Everett Community College (http://www.everettcc.edu/) Key Points of Interest: Find out a little bit about Marcus When did Marcus move to this […]

Mark Ellinger is the Founder of Glass Quest, and has been blowing glass for 37 years! He and his son are the artists behind the Glass Floats everyone is looking for! Links to Things Mentioned in this Episode: Glass Quest (http://www.glassquest.com/) Great Northwest Glass Quest (https://thegreatnwglassquest.com/) Dave Chihuly (https://www.chihuly.com/) Making of the Glass Floats (https://bit.ly/2H0zkv1) […]

Leanna Crawford grew up on Camano Island and in Stanwood. She now decides in Nashville and is a singer and song writer. She has her first radio single launching in February of 2020! Links to Things Mentioned in this Episode: Northwest University (https://www.northwestu.edu/) NAMM (https://www.namm.org/) Matthew West (Song Writer and Singer) (https://matthewwest.com/) https://www.providentlabelgroup.com/ Key Points […]

Jim Joyce and Vince Muscolo both lived here on Camano back in the 1950’s. They share some fun stories about the history of Camano Island! Links to Things Mentioned in this Episode: The Ranch Drive-in (https://bit.ly/36m3YJx) Key Points of Interest: When did Jim move to Camano Island? How did Jim and Vince meet? When did […]

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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Lydia spent time as a marketing director, but ultimately fell in love with the arts and has continued to learn more about herself through painting. Our conversation touches on the arts, education, and life. She has built such a great perspective over her time as an artist! Links to Things Mentioned in this Episode: Lydia […]

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, […]