Contact UsStaff BioCraig Jutila Founder and President Craig@empoweringkids.net Craig is the one who started Empowering Kids, the Founder & President, with his first book, Daze to Knights, back in 1996. His passion for seeing kids grow in Christ and build strong children’s leaders across the world, has enabled EK to come up with the resources in this catalog. This makes him sound very serious but around the office, we call him “Taz” because he is a bundle of energy and fun….if you’ve ever heard him speak, you know that’s true! Favorite past times include watching the Anaheim Ducks play hockey, chilling out with his three kids at Disneyland, planning family vacations (to Disney World) and taking Mary out on dates. Oh yeah and golf too! Mary Jutila Vice President Mary@empoweringkids.net Mary is the one who first realized that we needed to charge shipping and CA sales tax, and pretty much keeps us organized around here as our Vice President. Her background in Education and Speech Pathology are an asset to our curriculum but it’s her caring heart and personality that we love the most. In her free time, she plays Bunco, studies Beth Moore, rides her beach cruiser and hangs with her 3 energetic kids (well, 4, if you count Craig) at Target or AYSO soccer games. Karen Mendoza Customer Service Concierge 949-855-0512 Karen@empoweringkids.net Karen is our Customer Service Concierge and our resident Christian Counselor at EK. She loves learning new things and problem solving (which are great skills to have around here!). In her free time, she enjoys reading, entertaining friends, listening to music, and hiking with her husband, Ken. If you need to place an order or have any questions about our products (or just need to spill your guts) she is the one to call. Robin LeDuc Customer Service Assistant 949-855-0512 robin@empoweringkids.net Robin is our part-time Customer Service assistant She has a back ground in Retail Management and Customer Service working both in stores and with vendors. Going the extra mile for the customer is what makes her tick and feel great about a day well spent at the office. Robin has a three children, Nick, Delaney and Michelle, with husband Kevin. Robin loves being at her kids sports, scrap booking, cooking, and laughing with her girl friends. Prior to coming to California in 1991 she grew up in the Seattle area and believe it or not still misses the rain. Suzanne Lowry Events Coordinator 949-855-0512 Suzanne@empoweringkids.net When Suzanne is not cheering on our Stanley Cup Winning Ducks, she can be found with her family at Disneyland, hanging out with Mickey! In her spare time she works at Empowering Kids, coordinating our Liquid Gatherings and making sure she keeps Craig out of the office and on trips around the country pouring leadership into all of you. Be sure to email her for info. if you want to have Craig visit for a coaching, consulting or speaking engagement at your church, conference or event. Matt Melton Multimedia Manger Matt@empoweringkids.net 949-855-0512 Matt is our go-to-guy for all of our Video Editing and computer problems. No one has a better eye than he does when it comes to the little details. When he is not editing videos or playing Guitar Hero, you’ll find him coaching basketball or hanging out with his 9 brothers and sisters. Cara Brull 949-855-0512 cara@empoweringkids.net Cara is our incredible Illustrator who doesn’t wear a watch, but has time for everyone…she is never one to miss a party! She is the only artist we know that can multi-task. This is most likely because of her three children, Audrey, Annie Rose, and Ava, and her husband Dave…they keep her on her toes! |
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