Meet the Crew
| Ship's Crew | |
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Name: John Andrachuk Position: Master, Pacific Grace Joined the S.A.L.T.S. crew: 1999 Why do you like to work at S.A.L.T.S.?: "I love the chance to build and encourage a community through our beautiful boats and coastline." |
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Name: Nicole Ames Position: Watch Officer, Pacific Grace Joined the S.A.L.T.S. crew: 2009 Why do you like to work at S.A.L.T.S.? "I love sharing life with great people in the gift of creation." |
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Name: Glenallen Christo Position: Bosun, Pacific Grace Joined the S.A.L.T.S. crew: 2012 Why do you like to work at S.A.L.T.S.? "I've found people and a community to journey with, and share my love of God, people and goodness of the earth." |
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Name: Tristan Hedley Position: Bosun, Pacific Swift Joined the S.A.L.T.S. crew: 2008 Why do you like to work at S.A.L.T.S.?: "Exploring an amazing coastline with an amazing group of people." |
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Name: Matt Lemay Position: Mate, Pacific Grace Joined the S.A.L.T.S. crew: 2007 Why do you like to work at S.A.L.T.S.? "I believe in the strength of working alongside trainees in a sail training medium to empower youth to achieve beyond what they think possible." |
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Name: Sarah Meyer Position: Master in Training, Pacific Swift Joined the S.A.L.T.S. crew: 2005 Why do you like to work at S.A.L.T.S.? "The opportunity to share my faith, live life alongside, and build into a community of people while challenging them, loving them, and exploring God's beautiful creation with them." |
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Name: Michelle Taekema Position: Watch Officer, Pacific Swift Joined the S.A.L.T.S. crew: 2011 Why do you like to work at S.A.L.T.S.? "I love people and seeing them grow and be stretched by new experiences. And sailing is fun! |
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Name: Kailey Thompson Position: Cook, Pacific Grace Joined the S.A.L.T.S. crew: 2011 Why do you like to work at S.A.L.T.S.? "I love working with young people and seeing them try new things and work together as a group." |
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Name: Sam Vaale Position: Mate, Pacific Swift Joined the S.A.L.T.S. crew: 2009 Why do you like to work at S.A.L.T.S.?: "I love the opportunity to explore God's creation in such a unique setting." |
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Name: Mel Wubs Position: Cook, Pacific Swift Joined the S.A.L.T.S. crew: 2012 Why do you like to work at S.A.L.T.S.?: "Not only do I get to work and live out in God's amazing creation but I get to share the love of God and meaningfully impact the lives of young people." |
| Office and Shipyard Staff | |
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Name: Loren Hagerty Position: Executive Director Linked In Profile: www.linkedin.com/in/lorenhagerty Joined the S.A.L.T.S. crew: 2006 Why do you like to work at S.A.L.T.S.?: "The beauty of creation points us to our Creator. (Psalm 93:4, Psalm 19:1, Romans 1:20)" |
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Name: Tony Anderson Position: Executive Project Manager- New Ship Construction, Senior Master Joined the S.A.L.T.S. crew: 1981 Why do you like to work at S.A.L.T.S.?: "I enjoy helping to provide a challenging experience for young people where they can explore being themselves, feel safe and grow." |
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Name: Andrew Buhr Position: Comptroller Joined the S.A.L.T.S. crew: 2004 Why do you like to work at S.A.L.T.S.?: "Being part of an enthusiastic team." |
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Name: Susie Dancer Position: Executive Assistant Joined the S.A.L.T.S. crew: 2007 Why do you like to work at S.A.L.T.S.?: "Knowing that the work we do makes a difference in the lives of youth and points the way to God. Not to mention I have a huge crush on the Swift." |
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Name: David Eggert Position: Operations Manager Joined the S.A.L.T.S. crew: 1985 Why do you like to work at S.A.L.T.S.?: "Because it changes lives!" |
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Name: Robin Irving Position: Booking Manager Joined the S.A.L.T.S. crew: 2011 Why do you like to work at S.A.L.T.S.?: "I believe in the power of youth leadership and development, and get to see that played out every day through SALTS programs." |
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Name: Patrick Sharman Position: Shipyard Manager Joined the S.A.L.T.S. crew: 1993 Why do you like to work at S.A.L.T.S.?: "Being able to put my talents to use for a Christ centred ministry." |
| Board | |
Chris Raper (Chairperson), Ted McLeod - Treasurer, Cathie Makaroff (Secretary), Kerri Morash, Thelma Kooijman, Bill Wolferstan, Scott Crawshaw, Ryan Smith |
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