Meet The Business Week Staff
Stephen Hyer, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Steve works very closely with the Board of Directors to update the Foundation programs. He has been with Business Week since 1996 and is responsible for the overall operation of the Foundation. Steve has 30 years of experience with non-profits, and has built extensive relationships with business and community leaders. Steve and his family also own Olympia retail businesses, The Alpine Experience and Olympic Outfitters, specializing in serious mountaineering equipment, skis and snowboards.
Tracey Turcotte, PROGRAM MANAGER
Tracey manages the overall program delivery for the Summer and Community / In-School Programs. Previously, she was involved with Business Week as a volunteer Company Advisor, Judge and Speaker. Tracey has an extensive background working with teens as an educator, speaker, camp counselor, and student recruiter. Tracey works with various groups around the state in efforts to motivate teens to explore their future goals. In her free time, she enjoys movies and travel.
Alisa Johnson, PROGRAM COORDINATOR, REGISTRAR
Alisa supports the Program Manager, prepares program materials and processes registrations for the summer programs. She has a broad background in office efficiency, systems and business management. In her spare time, she can be found at a track or cross country course following her kids or playing on the wii or computer, all the while dreaming of travelling anywhere outside of Washington State.
Alex Newman, STUDENT COORDINATOR
Alex connects with students, teachers, and parents across the state. A Business Week Alumna, she enjoys sharing her own experiences and the opportunities of the program. She graduated from the University of Washington with a Bachelor's in Communications. Her passions include writing (fiction & poetry), running, language and travel.
John Idstrom, DIRECTOR OF PHILANTHROPY
As Director of Philanthropy, John assists donors in defining and achieving their philanthropic goals. Prior to joining FFPEE, John operated his own fundraising consulting business, where he assisted the Youth Marine Foundation in developing the Tacoma Youth Marine Center. As a professional fundraiser for over 25 years, he has spent much of his career in higher education, serving in a variety of capacities for the University of Washington, Tacoma, University of California Santa Cruz and his alma mater, the University of Minnesota. In his free time, John cooks, writes and fishes with a fly rod.
Janice Jaworski, RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Washington Business Week is the ultimate way for Janice to combine her experience as a corporate and nonprofit manager with an enthusiasm to see young people discover their potential and experience success! She is priveleged to work with the many corporate partners and volunteers that make sure Business Week is available in Washington and Poland. If she is not at Business Week, you can find her gardening, cooking or on her next travel adventure.
Herman Calzadillas, PATHWAYS MANAGER
Students need to discover their passions along with the career opportunities in the world of work. Herman manages both the Manufacturing and Energy Week pathways working with students, educators, and business professionals to build programs that meet today’s workforce needs. He enjoys working with students in non-traditional hands-on educational programs like those offered at Washington Business Week. He has served in education for the past 15 years and enjoys spending time with his family.
Pam McKiernan, OFFICE MANAGER
Pam oversees the management of our office on a daily basis. She has an extensive background in office management procedures and systems; from Human Resources, IT Issues to Accounting. During the summer programs you can find her on the campuses in the WBW office or working with the teens. In her spare time Pam is often found creating new and exciting recipes to try out on friends and family.
Alma Alvarez, OFFICE ASSISTANT
Alma is in charge of mailings, reception, and general office support. Alma graduated from the Federal Way High School in 2007 and received an Associate of Arts degree from Highline Community College in the fall of 2009. In her spare time, she can be found at the park with her dog or enjoying a new movie with her family and friends.