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Carolyn Alvarez

Pat Boyle

Brian Dunlap

Jared Evers

Mike & Lisa Fairburn

Kris Kamerer

 

Betty Schofield

Matthew Sellers

John "Duke" Starkey

Virgil Stripes

Russ Wallace

 


Carolyn Alvarez - Office Manager

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Carolyn Alvarez has been employed with Living Water since May of 2002.  Carolyn believes in excellence and professionalism and always gives 110% in all that she does.  In late July of 2005, Carolyn was promoted to Office Manager.  In 2008, Carolyn stepped in as our Sales Manager as well.  Isn't she amazing! We are very blessed to have such a dedicated, loyal and hardworking member of our management team.  Carolyn has three children—Kaileen 18, Leilani 15 and Tristin 12.  They are her pride and joy.

 

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Pat Boyle - SalesPic of Pat Boyle

Pat joined Living Water in 2009 as a Salesman. He has been in the green industry for 20 years. With his vast experience, he brings a lot to the Living Water team. We are fortunate to have him and appreciate his knowledge and dedication. He has been married for 19 years. Pat and his wife, Laura have a son, Conner who is 8. Pat likes food, and his hobbies include hunting and fishing.

 

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Brian Dunlap - Route Manager

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Brian started with Living Water in June of 2005.  Brian is from Brewster (Coulee), Washington. Brian did maintenance at Steamboat Rock State Park before starting his first season with LW. Brian loves rock climbing, scuba diving and camping.  He also likes to take his golden retriever, Dexter for hikes.  Brian is an "adrenaline junkie".  Brian provides our customers with excellent customer service and spray applications. We are blessed to have Brian here at Living Water.

 

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Mike and Lisa Fairburn - President/Vice President

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Mike and Lisa met in February of 1989, they married in April of 1991 and started Living Water one month later.  Looking back they have very few regrets.  They have a daughter Sara who recently graduated from college and got married.  They have a daughter Stephanie who is 19 and their youngest daughter Amelia who is 16.  Mike is from San Diego and loves to surf, exercise and hang out with "his girls".  Lisa enjoys exercising, helping others and being with her family.  They have a great team here at LIVING WATER.  "Without Jesus and the Living Water Team, we could not have done what we have done." Their latest adventure together is launching a Life Center church plant called City Church Spokane. (for more info visit the web site www.citychurchspokane.org) Many thanks!

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Kris Kamerer - Route Manager

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Kris has worked at Living Water since the spring of 2008 and started out as an aerator. Now a Route Manager, he does his best to ensure that all of his customers receive the best care possible. Kris enjoys camping, snowboarding and the outdoors. He and his fiancee Breanne are the parents of Silas, a beautiful baby boy born in March of 2009. They also have 2 dogs, Moses and Lilly. Kris looks forward to serving the Living Water community for years to come.

 

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Betty Schofield - Bookkeeper

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Betty and her husband moved to the Spokane Area in 2007 and built their own home, doing most of the work themselves.  Betty joined our team in August of 2007 as our part-time bookkeeper, but was soon working pretty much full-time.  She and her husband of 26 years, Irv have 4 sons, 3 are married, with 14 grandchildren.  She boasts of 2 dogs, and 3 cats.  Her hobbies include Furniture arrangement (I.R.I.S. certified), reading, yard work and quad racing in the desert.

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Matt Sellers - Route Manager

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Matt Joined our team in February 2009, and we are blessed to have him with us.  He began as an Aerator technician, and has become proficient as a Route Manager.  He is a quick learner, and takes pride in always doing his best.  His hobbies include hunting, snowmobiling and spending time with his son, Tanner who is 3.

 

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John "Duke" Starkey - General Manager

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John "Duke" Starkey started with Living Water in February of 2003 as a Lawn Technician.  He is known as Duke because his full name is John Wayne Starkey.   John quickly moved from Technician to Route Manager.  In Fall of 2005, John was promoted to Production Manager. January of 2008 John was promoted to Asst. General Manager. In July of 2008, John was promoted to General Manager.  Living Water was blessed when we found John.  John is excellent with Customers and Employees and has a mind for the future of Living Water.  John is married to Kendra and they have a daughter, Jayden and a son, McCoy.  John's hobbies include collecting, flying and racing RC planes. 

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Virgil Stripes - Production Manager

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Virgil has been with Living Water since June of 2006. Virgil started at Living Water as a Route Manager. In January of 2007 Virgil took the fast paced position as Customer Service Specialist.  After spending 2009 as a Route Manager, he has been promoted to Production Manager for 2010.  Virgil's goals include doing his best at all times, and giving each customer the care they deserve. Virgil and his wife Denise have been married for 23 years.  They have three children, Jonathan 22, David 16 and Kathryn 14.  Virgil recently served in Iraq for one year and was in the military for 24 years.  We are blessed to have him as a member of out staff.  Virgil's hobbies include computers and wood working. 

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Russ Wallace - Sales

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Russ Wallace came to us from Perma-Green in January of 1999.  Russ and Mike worked there together previously. Russ has been a great asset to our team as a Salesman, Sales Manager and now Production Supervisor. Russ is married to Teresa and they have Madison 20, Abby 13 and Andrew 7.  Russ referees basketball games and plays softball in his spare time.  Everyone loves Russ.

 

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