C harlie H erb

WORK.

My day job focuses on technology sales for Solidigm. Outside of work, I’ve volunteered with Highlands Fiber Network for nearly 20 years. I served as vice president for six years, followed by president for the last three years. I also serve in a number of different roles with Sacred Heart Parish and Sacred Heart School. My desire and inspiration to volunteer comes from my faith which is the foundation of my life, marriage and family.

FAMILY.

I married my wife in July 2002 and we moved to the Sorrento neighborhood of Issaquah Highlands one year later. We have four children: Anne (15), Daniel (13), Catherine (11) and Luke (9). We moved to the Pinecrest neighborhood in 2015. We celebrate our 20th anniversary of living in Issaquah Highlands this July!

BALANCE.

Prayer, exercise and an amazing wife help me to balance work, volunteering and family. We go over our calendar each week as a family to ensure we can get everyone where they need to be. We also frequently carpool with another family in the community, which is a huge blessing.

CHERISHED MEMORIES.

My favorite part about being a dad is watching my children grow in their faith and serve the community. All four of our children volunteer regularly with their schools and church, and our two oldest have both participated in summer mission trips. This spring break my oldest daughter and I will travel to New Orleans with Shirts Across America to build houses for a week.

FATHER’S DAY RECOLLECTIONS.

My favorite Father’s Day memory was when my oldest daughter was around 4 years old. She made me a special breakfast, which consisted of a bowl of cereal with cheese on top. I managed to eat every bite. I also have many fond memories of Father’s Day hikes and bike rides with the whole family.

K atie Weaver

WORK.

I specialize in lively acrylic paintings inspired by the natural world. The great thing about acrylics is that they dry quickly, so you can make many layers, and there’s always room for change. This is so liberating to a recovering perfectionist like me! I love how art can make you feel connected to something bigger than yourself. It’s also a way to inspire and connect with people authentically.

FAMILY.

I’m married with two boys, ages 11 and 12. We’ve lived in the Daphne Park neighborhood of the Highlands since 2012. I love being close to the lakes and mountains.

BALANCE.

Honestly, balancing work and family is kind of a fluid process. Sometimes, I spend more time on art and business. Other times, family things take priority. Flexibility and scheduling are key! Outside of events, most of my work is done while the kids are in school. I always wanted to be at home with my kids, but I also love having something that’s just for me! There are endless learning opportunities for both endeavors.

CHERISHED MEMORIES.

I think kids teach you to be more present and in the moment, and they have such thoughtful observations. I love sharing simple pleasures with my boys, like going to Lake Sammamish in the summer as well as reading and baking together. They have connected us with so many wonderful people, too. I love that we have this community of families around us.

MOTHER’S DAY RECOLLECTIONS.

I always loved the little Mother’s Day art projects my kids would make at school when they were younger. They just tugged at my heartstrings!