On Nov. 21 for Career Day, BLHS students had the opportunity to learn from more than 40 community members about their career experience and ask questions! The careers topics ranged from marketing and sales to architecture and construction.
Career speakers give students an up-close and personal view of a variety of occupations, especially ones they have never heard of. Career Days help broaden student perspectives and identify necessary skills.
Their words of wisdom help inspire students to pursue their own goals after graduation and beyond. Thank you to all the community members who participated and partnered with us!
Architecture & Construction
Eric Sholund, Project Manager, Rubenstein's Contract Carpet & North American Terrazzo
Eddie Jezek, Business Agent, Ironworkers Local 86
Jason Washburn, Architectural Designer, Architectural Designer
Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications
Jeff Lueders, Communications Manager, City of Tacoma
Mison Chan, Global CX Manager, Warner Bros Discovery
Cyndi Cozzi, Graphic Design/Photography, CC's Desktop Design
Amy Caveness, Photographer, CC's Desktop Design
Business, Management & Administration
Bill George, Director Workforce Development, Skills Inc. Aerospace Supplier
Deysi Martinez, Manager of Student Diversity Outreach, Clover Park Technical College
Robert Stolzberg, Admissions Counselor, Washington State University
Melody Ferguson, Associate Dean of Admissions, Pacific Lutheran University
Kristin Bulala, Recruitment & Outreach, Green River College
Jeff Johnson, General Manager, Spartan Plumbing
Patrick Tulloch, General Manager, Consolidated Supply Co.
Finance
Eric Lansford, Financial Literacy 101, Sound Financial Investments
Karissa Thompson, Community Engagement, Red Canoe Credit Union
Government & Public Administration
Patrick Duffy JR., Lawyer, Duffy Law
Clarissa Fletcher, Juvenile Court Coordinator, Pierce County Juvenile Court
Bill Pugh, Retired Mayor, City of Sumner
Health Science
Dr. Nick Larson, Veterinarian, Sumner Veterinary Hospital
Nichole Wall, Program Manager, Multicare COPE Health Scholars
Chris Ijiomah, Registered Nurse, Harborview Medical Center
Heather Evans, Organizational Development Regional Manager, Morningside
Jonathan Cyphers, Physician Assistant, Lark Dermatology
Robin Lee, Health & Longevity Coach, Natural Living Solutions
Human Services
Anthony Apeles, Sumner Food Bank
Tony Kagochi, Director, Recovery Cafe
Addison Rittenhouse, Youth Program Director, YMCA
Marv & Kerri LeBleu, Hair Salon Owners, Hair Lounge
Yvette Donde, Medical Interpreter, CEO of Latinex Run of the USA
Information Technology
Robyn Rich, Manager of Technology, Sumner-Bonney Lake School District
Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
Cliff Shipp, Fire Captain, Tacoma Fire Department
Taylor Graham, Police Officer, Bonney Lake Police Department
Mike Gould, Police Officer, Bonney Lake Police Department
Brad Moericke, Chief of Police, Sumner Police Department
Writer/Author
Tommy Rice, Partha Terra
Marketing, Sales & Service
Patrick Bendon, Sr. Dir. Business Development, Pitchbook, Inc.
Dennis Hamon, Owner, Gene's Plumbing
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Mary Kellar, Forensic Scientist, WAA State Patrol Crime Laboratory
Justin Ross, The Boeing Company
Cole Phelan, Peak Fire Module Foreman, Department of Resources Wildfire
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
Angie McMahon, Air Traffic Controller/Pilot
Military Careers
Patrick Dent, US Army National Guard
John Gouveia, Army ROTC, PLU
Michael Chhour, US Marines
Kellin Darby, US Navy
