We Measure Success by What We Give, Not by What We Have.

Jennifer Schielke crossed the Pacific to the “mainland” from the beautiful Island of Kaua’i. This accounts for her once treasured, but now, not so useful skills: Hula, deboning ti leaves, eating (it is a skill), and scaling & gutting fish. She is devoted to her family and is known for her unshakable faith.

Fun facts about her:
Guilty pleasures: “Gilmore Girls” and bacon (actually, she doesn’t feel guilty about bacon).
Favorite movie character: Hatchi – hope, perseverance, and loyalty.
Ideal superpower: Time stone keeper.
Will know her life was lived well when: She can say “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” (2Tim 4:7); and she hears “well done, good and faithful servant!” (Mt 25:23).

“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.”
– Winston Churchill

BRYAN SCHIELKE was born and raised in the Northwest, and settled his family of four (plus one giant fur-kid) in Kirkland. He is passionate about competition and that fuels his success. He lives out how to push past where you think your potential lies. Bryan enjoys skiing, golfing and spending time with his two children.

Fun facts about him:
Guilty pleasure: Maple bars.
Favorite word: Consistent.
Go-to karaoke songs: “Mountain Music” or “Baby Got Back”.
Favorite movie character: Captain America
Will know his life was lived well when: My children are independent, contributing members of society.

“Control what you can control.”
– Unknown

Soojin Ha was born and raised in Seoul, Korea before attending high school in South Carolina and landing in Seattle for college. Her free time is spent watching Netflix, while ironing. As talented as that may seem, Soojin’s true mastery shines when she’s plays the piano.
Rather than remembering regretful moments, she looks forward to a life lived well and hearing “well done, good and faithful servant”.

Fun facts about her:
Favorite words: Happy, Love, Thankful.
Guilty pleasure: Spam & white rice.
Dream car: Fully-loaded RV.

“When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has been opened for us.”
-Helen Keller

Kiana Pan proudly states she is “made in China” and raised in Seattle. Her passion is to make a difference and a positive impact on someone’s life each day. She enjoys spending time with her family, being creative, and exploring the Northwest.

Fun facts about her:
Go-to karaoke song: “Price Tag” by Jesse J or anything by the Backstreet Boys.
Ideal superpower: Reading minds.
Guilty pleasure: Chips or ice cream.
Dream car: A tank or an Audi R8.
Will know her life was lived well when: “My boys grow up to be kind men, great husbands and great fathers; I have financial freedom; I have made a mark in this world.”

“Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living, it’s a way of looking at life through the wrong end of a telescope.”
– Dr. Seuss

Elise Peterson is from Bremerton, Washington, but moved to Arizona for more sunshine. She is known for her love of coffee, her family, friends, and animals. A life lived well to her means being known for her strength of character, kindness, and resilience.

Fun facts about her:
Favorite movie characters: Aragorn from Lord of the Rings because he has silent strength.
Ideal superpower:  Teleportation.
Least usable skill she’s mastered:  Solving the Rubik’s cube.
Go-to karaoke song: “Baby it’s Cold Outside” (no matter what season or temperature).
Dream car:  Jeep Wrangler Unlimited or Lotus Elise (Had to, it’s in the name).

“All that is gold does not glitter, not all those who wander are lost; The old that is strong does not wither, deep roots are not reached by the frost.”
– J.R.R. Tolkien

Annabelle Teeter was born and raised in Bogota, Colombia before settling down in Washington State. She studied linguistics and literature at the Universidad Mayor Cundinamarca before joining our team, and is our most tenured employee. She enjoys walking, yoga, meditating, and laughing with her daughters.

Fun facts about her:
Favorite word: Absolutely!
Least usable skill she’s mastered: Driving a stick.
Doppelganger: Sofia Vergara.
Go-to karaoke song: “La Bicicleta” by Shakira.
Favorite movie character: Ben-Hur – faith, courage, love, endurance.
Dream car: Rolls Royce with a chauffeur.
Desired super power: Flight.
Will know her life was lived well when: George Clooney professes his love to her.

“Peace begins with a smile.”
– Mother Teresa

Brandon Cowan was born and raised in Kirkland, WA and is excited to extend his career in all directions, as long as it doesn’t intersect with being a circus clown. He loves the outdoors and spends his free time with his son camping, snowboarding and hiking. Although he thinks his least usable skill is that he’s mastered the art of making the perfect grilled cheese, his team is here to show him how very useful and appreciated that skill is!

Fun facts about him:
Favorite words: Yes.
Guilty pleasure: Legally Blonde (not a typo).
Dream car: Fully loaded VW Westfalia.
I’ll know my life was lived well: my son tells me he is proud to be my son.

“I will not say: do not weep; for not all tears are an evil.”
– J.R.R. Tolkien

Luke Kaestner was born in Shenandoah, Iowa and raised here in Snohomish, WA. He has a passion for helping people create better lives for themselves. Luke is fitness-focused, but will jump at the chance to eat at buffets. He has mastered Guitar Hero and the jury is out on whether that is a usable skill or not.

Fun facts about him:
Guilty pleasure: Milk Duds.
Favorite word: Grateful.
Doppelganger: Jordy Nelson.
I’ll know my life was lived well: I’ve made a difference in my family’s lives and the lives of many others.

“Acknowledging the good that you already have in your life is the foundation for all abundance”
– Eckhart Tolle

Molly, a.k.a. “Turbo”, was born in Ohio before making her way to the Northwest. Her regal demeanor is representative of her English and American Lab lines. She is passionate about food, food, and more food. Molly enjoys spending time on long walks with her Dad and tolerates the rest of the family, as long as they give her food.

Fun facts about her:
Dream car: Rescue boat (to fish her out of the water, against her will, after she’s been swimming for 3 straight hours).
Guilty pleasures: : Socks, shoes, stuffed animals from the kids’ rooms, Dad’s wallet, and blankets – anyone’s blanket.
Ideal superpower: Getting that rabbit.
Least usable skill she’s mastered: Sitting like a human.
Doppelgangers: There’s only one Molly.
Dream vacation: Backyard water hose or sprinkler, lake, dog park, snowy mountains and Grandma’s garden.

“Hungry?”