Keith Yates, a US Army veteran and two time, Iraq War veteran, is running to raise funds for All Kids Win! Keith is a longtime resident of Yelm and avid supporter of disadvantaged youth.
On July 21 he will be running a 100-mile endurance race through Washington’s Cascade mountains starting in Easton. 100% of the funds Keith raises will benefit the All Kids Win weekend food bag program.
Matthew Klifman is the Financial Sales Manager at First Citizens Bank in Lacey with 20 yrs. experience in banking. Matthew has been serving Thurston County businesses since 2008. He is engaged with All Kids Win as a Board Member, volunteer, and delivery driver. A graduate of Leadership Thurston County class of 2016, and in 2024 joined the Thurston EDC Center for Business & Innovation as a Board Member. Matthew’s diverse experience, expert partners, and national resources allow him to identify, analyze and resolve most industry challenges quickly, resulting in saving time and money for his clients.
Christina Janis is a Broker with Epic Realty, INC.
REALTOR Designations: C2EX,ABR, VAMRES
I’m currently working in my 11th year as a Broker/REALTOR
Some of the committees’ and organizations’ (REALTOR and Community) I am involved in currently are:
Family, Hobbies and Favorite Pastimes:
Married to my awesome hubby for 36 years, we have 3 beautiful grown daughters, 2 wonderful son-in-laws, a very spoiled Great Dane named Murphy and 4 grand “furbabies”. Love volunteering and making our communities safe and welcoming to all. When I have free time, hiking and kayaking are my go-to hobbies! Love traveling too (Cannon Beach and mountains of Montana are my happy places) and always up for wine tasting with my friends!
I was born in Yakima, Washington, and raised in Littlerock and Tumwater. I graduated from Tumwater High School. After high school, I went to South Puget Sound Community College and graduated first with an AA and then an ATA in Paralegal Studies in the first graduating class. I worked as a paralegal for 11 years before switching careers to the funeral business. I’ve been in the funeral business for 26 years, and really enjoy helping families during this difficult time. I’ve been involved with All Kids Win as their Secretary since 2019, for about 5 years. I grew up in a household were wearing mainly hand-me-down clothes and having friends share their lunches with me was a normal thing. I’m passionate about AKW and helping students have a better chance of success, no matter what their home-life is.
Deanna East is the Executive Director of the North Thurston Education Foundation and the current Scholarship Chair for the All Kids Win Board. Her passion lies in ensuring all students have their basic needs met and the resources to succeed in life. Deanna worked for North Thurston Public Schools for 18 years. She was an All Kids Win Site Coordinator while working at Timberline High School for 11 years and supported homeless families as a Homeless Student Navigator for 5 years. She joined the All Kids Win board in 2022 to initiate the scholarship program.
I’ve been actively volunteering in my local community for over 15 years. For the past two years, I have been a Board Member and Scholarship Committee member for All Kids Win. I am also a weekly bag delivery driver to ensure students receive their weekend food bags. I have seen firsthand how having a lack of food can be detrimental to a child’s development. I support All Kids Win and volunteer with them to help make an impact for those children, in hopes it alleviates their struggle even just a little bit.
Jordan has been a dedicated Realtor at Coldwell Banker since 2019, consistently excelling in his field. His outstanding achievements include being honored with the prestigious “30 Under 30” award from Coldwell Banker International. Beyond his real estate career, Jordan is a passionate musician who plays seven instruments and has performed both nationally and internationally. As a native of Olympia, he is deeply committed to his community, actively participating in several non-profits. Jordan firmly believes in the importance of giving back in today’s world.
I am the Vice President/County Manager at Thurston County Title, where I oversees the daily operations of title, escrow and staff. I have been married to my husband Brian for over 38 years and have two children and one grandchild. When not at work you can find me spending time camping and traveling with my family and friends. One of my favorite sayings is “It takes a village to raise a child!” With a compassionate spirit and love for this community, it brings me great joy to be a part of an organization that makes a difference each and every day.
Megan Zahringer is a dedicated real estate professional and passionate community advocate. Megan’s expertise and commitment to her clients are matched by her devotion to her community. A mom of two, she is deeply involved in her children’s school and sports activities, balancing her professional success with active family life. Megan serves on the board of a local non-profit that supports students across Thurston County, and volunteers throughout the community to create opportunities and resources for young people. Raised in the Pacific Northwest, Megan cherishes the region’s unique offerings and is dedicated to making it a better place for all.
As the Sales Manager and Loan Officer for the Mortgage department at 1st Security Bank in Lacey, WA, I am dedicated to helping first-time homebuyers and veterans achieve their dream of homeownership. What excites me about my career is the opportunity it provides to give back to our community. In addition to assisting families with their mortgage needs, I devote my time to collaborating with local non-profits to raise funds for our community’s enrichment. I have lived in Olympia for the last 28 years, am married with 1 son, 1 bonus son, and 2 dogs. We enjoy vacationing in the warm weather on the beach or just spending quiet weekends on our property in the south county. I am currently on the Board of Directors for both Thurston County Realtors Association and All Kids Win, a member of 100 Women who Care, Lacey South Sound Chamber, Thurston Chamber, Olympia Master Builders, Professional Women in Building, and Lacey Rotary. The mission of All Kids Win holds great significance for me. I am passionate about ensuring that no child goes hungry. By working to end the cycle of hunger and housing insecurity, we can provide children with the opportunity to focus on their education and future success. Join me in supporting this vital cause for the betterment of our community.
My name is Trina Henderson. I have been in Thurston County for over 20 years. I started my bookkeeping business during the lockdown in 2020. I love that I can help business owners in the state of Washington. I’ve been married for 7 years in July 2024. My husband and I have a child and one more that will be here at the end of August 2024.
I am involved with AKW, because I have seen kids that I went to school with that were struggling and now many many years later it has gotten worse. It is a privilege to be part of the board of AKW and volunteering, it is so rewarding giving back to the community that I love so much.
In 2020 when I saw AKW in action handing out food bags to many kids at our school, Salish Middle School, my heart had to know more. Right away I got the opportunity to join a bagging party where I could see how many volunteers it took to make this happen every single week. Being a mother to four of my own kids, I was so grateful to know there was an organization helping kids make it through the weekend with full bellies. I couldn’t imagine the struggle of feeding my own four if there wasn’t a resource like this. Thankfully we are able to support All Kids Win by volunteering and I joined the board. As a local business owner, getting connected to the community matters to me! Finding ways to help youth be successful is so important – future community leaders are often born out of these circumstances. I love being a part of a community that focuses on real help for youth!!
Scott has been volunteering with All Kids Win since 2015 and is committed to helping children be successful at life. Scott is the Deputy Director at the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office and has spent is 30+ year career working for state government in roles that help to protect and conserve the natural environment.
Scott has served on the City of Lacey Planning Commission, various positions within Boy Scouts of America and is currently a member of the City of Lacey Library Board. Scott has been married to his wife Meridith since 1994 and has two grown children that constantly make him very proud.
Aaron has been married to his lovely wife Josette for close to 25 years. They have two wonderful now adult kids, a son who is attending CWU and a daughter who just graduated high school. Aaron grew up in Lynden WA but met Josette in Prescott, AZ after serving in the US Navy. The family decided to move here a few years back after a vacation turned into a permanent move when Josette and the kids fell in love with the area Aaron grew up in.
In his spare time, you will likely catch Aaron out on a river or lake or out hiking with his family. The Grassers love to explore the outdoors!
Aaron has been an insurance agent since 2014, specializing in personal lines and life insurance. He received his LUTCF designation in 2018 which gave him in-depth training on Life and annuity products. He is also currently licensed in 3 states: Washington, Oregon and Arizona for both personal lines and commercial insurance.