Our Crew

These are the faces behind the boats, programs, communications, events, and more! It’s through our community and our dedicated staff that The Center for Wooden Boats continues to be a beacon of maritime heritage preservation in Seattle. Learn more about our passionate crew and what they do by clicking on their photo.

Looking to join our team? Keep an eye on our job board.

 
 
 

Kathleen Lothrop
Livery Manager
klothrop@cwb.org

Natalie Delbrueck
Adult Programs Coordinator
ndelbrueck@cwb.org

 
Headshot of Sáádúúts

Sáádúúts
Artist-in-Residence
Haida Tribe

Meg Plimpton
Livery Attendant
mplimpton@cwb.org

Head shot of Jonathan Tune

Jonathan Tune
Visitor Services Assistant
jtune@cwb.org

 
 

John Bishop
Boatwright
jbishop@cwb.org

Cheryl Garcia is not pictured

Cheryl Garcia
Accountant & Human Resources Manager
cgarcia@cwb.org

Cassie Z
Visitor Services Assistant
fd@cwb.org

 

Our founders, navigators, and true north:

Headshot of Dick Wagner

Dick Wagner (1933-2017)

"Everybody who comes in here learns something - and teaches us something."   -- Dick Wagner, Founder

Dick, Colleen, and baby Mike Wagner
Headshot of Colleen Wagner

Colleen Wagner (1929-2020)