• Pat Strand - President
• Randy Burgess - Vice President
• Judy Klein - Secretary/Treasurer

Pat Strand began working at Ace in 1981, as a part-time cashier. Prior to that she graduated from the University of Washington, and spent several years traveling in Latin America. The part-time, temporary position at Ace soon turned into a full time, permanent job - managing a succession of departments from electrical to hardware to gardening. In 1986 she became the store manager and in 1995 she purchased Ace from the Bennetts when they retired. Pat enjoys fishing, camping, gardening and enjoying her new log home that was recently built. Recently, Pat returned from her trip of a lifetime to Argentina where she was reunited wit her host family from when she was an exchange student in high school. She is an avid  U of Washington Husky fan.

Judy Klein started her career at Ace in 1980. She has been in charge of many different areas of the store - from paint to sporting goods, plumbing to tools. She also helps out with deliveries, helps in the shop, helps in the bookkeeping office, and she builds many of the displays we use in the store. Judy graduated from Eastern Washington University in education and she taught physical education and coached a variety of sports for ten years before moving to Anacortes. She still finds time in her busy schedule to coach Little League and Parks Department teams from time to time. Judy loves to fish, woodworking, friends & family.

Randy Burgess began working here at Ace while he was in high school in 1985. Randy went  to Washington State University where he received his degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in management. He also served 8 years in the U.S. Naval Air Reserves, completing  courses in aircraft repair and maintenance. He was honorably discharged in 1994. During this period, he continued to work part time here and there at the Anacortes store. He returned full time in 1992, working in all areas of the store, and was then promoted to Store Manager. He became a general partner/owner in 1998 and continues to increase his ownership percentage each year. Randy and his wife, Alyssa Burgess, currently have a family of 2 boys, Avery and Cameron, and one daughter Kyrah. Randy served on the board of directors of the Anacortes Chamber of Commerce, where he was president for  2 years. He was  also active in the Island Hospital Health Foundation serving as co-chair of the feasibility study for the construction of a new hospital. Randy currenty is the chair of the Western Washington Ace Retailers, a group of 50+ Ace store owners in West. Washington. He spends his free time enjoying his family and friends. He is an big WSU Cougar fan!

In addition to owners, Ace employs 24 people with an average of over 7 years of service to the company.

Josh Petrin is one our store managers of operations. Josh has worked at Ace since 1990. He has worked in just about all areas of the stores' operations. He currently is in charge of  I.T. , ordering, administration, customer service, store safety and whatever else arises.

Jeri Tongue is also our training manager and administravie assistant who has been with us for almost 19 years! Jeri is also, in charge of the fishing and camping department, is responsible for ordering product for the store and is an expert an expert at mixing and painting questions. If you are looking for the true grit amongst our staff, Jeri is it! She epitomizes helpfulness and knowledge!!

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