Our Team

Passionate and Dedicated

“I believe in the value of Island Senior Resources; that’s why I work here. We improve lives every day for the individuals we serve. Each day when I go home, I know I have made a difference. It’s more than a job; I’m doing what I believe in.“

-Long time staff member

To see staff by department, click on the tabs below.

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Our staff works together as one, with specialties within key programs.

Adin Collver
Site Cook
Camano

Alex Lanier
ADR Specialist

Angel Merritt
ADR Specialist
Outreach Lead

Anita King
Medical Transportation Lead

Arleen Kramer
MOW Coordinator
Meal Site Manager
Bayview

Bailey Todd
Program Coordinator
ISR Connects – C3

Bethine Brenny
Nutrition Assistant Relief
Bayview

Catherine Hall
Assistant Manager
Senior Thrift

Charles LaFond
Senior Director
Development
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Chris Patterson
Food Service Manager
Bayview

Cindy Bellinger
Clerk
Senior Thrift

Dave de Wolf
Information Systems Administrator
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Debbie Metz
Director
Nutrition
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Don Hall
Development Associate
CLICK TO MEET DON

Emilly MacCormick
Meals on Wheels Assessor

Jack Mathisen
Dishwasher
Bayview

Joe Lewis
Processing Lead
Senior Thrift

Josslyn Drye
Case Manager

Kalia White
Nutrition Assistant
Bayview

Kat Givens
Case Manager

Kat Hart
Finance and IT Specialist

Kathy Hitzemann
Accounting Manager

Kaycee Stewart
Case Manager

Kelly Cavanaugh
Line Cook
Camano

Ken Kieling
Nutrition & Facilities Assistant

Kim Christianson
Clerk
Senior Thrift

Kimberly Bailey
COPES Program Manager
CLICK TO MEET KIMBERLY

Lars Wengren
Food Service Manager
Camano

Leigh Anderson
Senior Director
Finance
CLICK TO MEET LEIGH

Lilia Escojido
Meal Site Manager
Oak Harbor

Marcia Wolfert
Nutrition Assistant
Bayview

Mary Green
Meal Site Manager
Coupeville

Mel Watson
Director
Aging & Disability Resources
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Michele Cato
Executive Director
Ex Officio Board Member
CLICK TO MEET MICHELE

Petite Bryant-Hunt
Case Aide

Robin Bush
Communications Strategist
CLICK TO MEET ROBIN

Rosette Selman
Clerk
Senior Thrift

Sandra Stein
Nutrition Assistant Relief
Camano

Sarafina Durr
Receptionist
Office Assistant

Scott Mayhew
Clerk
Senior Thrift

Somer VanTryfle
Cook
Bayview

Steve Harkey
Manager
Senior Thrift & Facilities
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Susan Janow
HR Manager
Executive Assistant
CLICK TO MEET SUSAN

Tim Furey
Meals on Wheels Van Driver & Courier

Tracy Wenthin
Case Manager

Tyler Browne
Clerk
Senior Thrift

Zeke Collver
Nutrition Assistant Relief
Camano

At the foundation of ISR is the administrative staff whose work enables all employees to have the resources and support required to provide the best possible service to our community and clients, and includes our Finance, Development, Communications, and Senior Leadership staff, who are fundamental to ISR’s sustainability.

Charles LaFond
Senior Director
Development
CLICK TO MEET CHARLES

Dave de Wolf
Information Systems Administrator
CLICK TO MEET DAVE

Don Hall
Development Associate
CLICK TO MEET DON

Kat Hart
Finance and IT Specialist

Kathy Hitzemann
Accounting Manager

Leigh Anderson
Senior Director
Finance
CLICK TO MEET LEIGH

Michele Cato
Executive Director
Ex Officio Board Member
CLICK TO MEET MICHELE

Robin Bush
Communications Strategist
CLICK TO MEET ROBIN

Sarafina Durr
Receptionist
Office Assistant

Susan Janow
HR Manager
Executive Assistant
CLICK TO MEET SUSAN

The social services staff provides essential resources and support for seniors, adults with disabilities, their families, and caregivers. Our services include one-on-one support from Aging & Disability Resources (ADR) Specialists and Case Managers, Volunteer Medical Transportation (VMT) rides, a Medical Equipment Lending Library, Support Groups, and much more!

Alex Lanier
ADR Specialist

Angel Merritt
ADR Specialist
Outreach Lead

Anita King
Medical Transportation Lead

Bailey Todd
Program Coordinator
ISR Connects – C3

Josslyn Drye
Case Manager

Kat Givens
Case Manager

Kaycee Stewart
Case Manager

Kimberly Bailey
COPES Program Manager
CLICK TO MEET KIMBERLY

Mel Watson
Director
Aging & Disability Resources
CLICK TO MEET MEL

Petite Bryant-Hunt
Case Aide

Tracy Wenthin
Case Manager

The nutrition staff works tirelessly to serve over 80,000 nutritious, well-balanced meals annually through the Meals on Wheels program. They also serve community lunches in several locations each week.

Adin Collver
Site Cook
Camano

Arleen Kramer
MOW Coordinator
Meal Site Manager
Bayview

Bethine Brenny
Nutrition Assistant Relief
Bayview

Chris Patterson
Food Service Manager
Bayview

Debbie Metz
Director
Nutrition
CLICK TO MEET DEBBIE

Emilly MacCormick
Meals on Wheels Assessor

Jack Mathisen
Dishwasher
Bayview

Kalia White
Nutrition Assistant
Bayview

Kelly Cavanaugh
Line Cook
Camano

Ken Kieling
Nutrition & Facilities Assistant

Lars Wengren
Food Service Manager
Camano

Lilia Escojido
Meal Site Manager
Oak Harbor

Marcia Wolfert
Nutrition Assistant
Bayview

Mary Green
Meal Site Manager
Coupeville

Sandra Stein
Nutrition Assistant Relief
Camano

Somer VanTryfle
Cook
Bayview

Tim Furey
Meals on Wheels Van Driver & Courier

Zeke Collver
Nutrition Assistant Relief
Camano

The staff at Senior Thrift process and sell an incredible volume of donations providing a sustainable recycling service to the community and offering low-cost merchandise to islanders and visitors alike. All proceeds benefit ISR’s programs and services.

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Our Team

Passionate and Dedicated