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. 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).
Dream car: My old 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd.
Ideal superpower: Time stone keeper (and all the rest of cool stuff Dr. Strange could do).
Will know her life was lived well when: She hears “well done, good and faithful servant!”
Favorite quote: “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” – Winston Churchill

Bryan Schielke is proudly born and raised in the Northwest, and is now settled with his family in Kirkland. He is passionate about competition and enjoys skiing, golfing and spending time with wife, two children, and their dog, Molly.

Fun facts about him:
Go-to karaoke songs: “Mountain Music” or “Baby Got Back”.
Guilty pleasure: Maple bars.
Favorite super hero: Captain America.
Dream car: Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet.
Favorite quote: “Control what you can control.”

Kiana Pan proudly professes being “made in China” and raised in Seattle. 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.
Favorite quote: “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 recently decided to test out the sunshine in Arizona for awhile.  She is known for her love of coffee, her family, friends and animals.

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).
Favorite quote: “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

Jori Braun is truly homegrown, originally from North Bend, she has kept her roots in Washington. She is passionate about athletics and spends most of her free time working out and eating.

Fun facts about her:
Dream vacation: Europe.
Favorite movie character: Fat Amy because she owns who she is and loves every aspect of life.
Doppelganger: Her twin sister.
Least likely profession: Snakehandler.
Favorite quote: “The one thing that you have that nobody else has is you. Your voice, your mind, your story, your vision. So write and draw and build and play and dance and live as only you can.” – Neil Gaiman

Annabelle Teeter was born and raised in Bogota, Colombia before settling down in Washington State. She enjoys walking, yoga, meditating, and laughing with her daughters.

Fun facts about her:
Least usable skill she’s mastered: Driving a stick.
Will know her life was lived well when: George Clooney professes his love to her.
Dream car: Rolls Royce with a driver.
Favorite word: Absolutely!
Favorite quote: “Peace begins with a smile.” – Mother Teresa

Candice Hyde reluctantly headed north from sunny California to find an appreciation for the Northwest. She spends her free time with her husband and kids, hiking and doing fun runs, and sneaking in a nap if-ever possible.

Fun facts about her:
Favorite word: Yes.
Dream vacation: Bora Bora.
Favorite character: Winnie-the-Pooh because he’s always made her happy and is very wise.
Ideal superpower: Healing.
Favorite quote: “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” – Maya Angelou

Benjamin Miller was born in Munich, Germany, but grew up in Sammamish, Washington. He is passionate about soccer and mathematics. Benjamin enjoys gaming and spending time with his girlfriend and his friends.

Fun facts about him:
Dream car: Aston Martin Vanquish.
Least usable skill he’s mastered: Tap dancing.
Doppelgangers: Harry Styles or James Blunt.
Dream vacation: F1 at Monaco.
Favorite quote: “’I wish it need not have happened in my time,’ said Frodo. ‘So do I,’ said Gandalf, ‘and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.’” – J.R.R. Tolkien

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

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 on the lake to fish her out of the water after swimming for 3 straight hours.
Guilty pleasures: socks, shoes, Mom’s bed, stuffed animals from the kids’ rooms.
Ideal superpower: Getting that rabbit.
Least usable skill she’s mastered: Sitting like a human.
Doppelgangers: There’s only one Molly.
Dream vacation: Dog park, Lake or snowy mountains.
Favorite quote: “Hungry?”