OUR STAFF
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Alesen Corella - Proprietor
An avid yard-saler and thrifter all her life and after having raised all three children she asked herself, "what would be a fun thing to do the rest of my life?" Her grandmother was the first original "hippie" and created a magical garden from dumpster diving her local alleyways. She passed on her love of no waste and re-purposing to all 13 of her grandchildren. Alesen is also passionate about working with people in helping them find their passions, gifts and abilities and putting them to work in those strengths so that they can find meaningful, purposeful fulfilling work. She is excited to be able to partner with great people doing great work for others in our community to help them do even more great work! A Thrift store seemed a natural platform in which to do all these things. Thus the vision of Gatherings was born. |
Beth Langley-Berg - Jewelry, health and personal items
She learned about Gatherings from an article in our local newspaper and we're delighted she joined our team. She is hardworking, conscientious and willing to do whatever needs to be done. When we need help on a special project or we need her truck for pick-ups or deliveries Beth volunteers. Beth thrives on variety. Things change around here on a dime. She notices and steps right into the flow. She's great with our customers and her creativity adds a special spark to our store.
Beth and her husband, Jim, have lived on the Central Coast for more than 25 years. Before that they lived on their boat in Washington. Both worked on the waterfront, "where work was like play." They came back to California for a six months' visit with family and friends. Six months became 1 year which became 25 years. We are so glad Beth and her husband have no plans to leave our area. We'd be very happy if Beth could stay with Gatherings for at least 25 years!
She learned about Gatherings from an article in our local newspaper and we're delighted she joined our team. She is hardworking, conscientious and willing to do whatever needs to be done. When we need help on a special project or we need her truck for pick-ups or deliveries Beth volunteers. Beth thrives on variety. Things change around here on a dime. She notices and steps right into the flow. She's great with our customers and her creativity adds a special spark to our store.
Beth and her husband, Jim, have lived on the Central Coast for more than 25 years. Before that they lived on their boat in Washington. Both worked on the waterfront, "where work was like play." They came back to California for a six months' visit with family and friends. Six months became 1 year which became 25 years. We are so glad Beth and her husband have no plans to leave our area. We'd be very happy if Beth could stay with Gatherings for at least 25 years!
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Julie Stanhope- Cashier, toys, linens
Married to a wonderful man and has two wonderful children. "I love my life and I love to laugh!" Julie has been involved since setting up shop here at Gatherings. "I love all of my fellow workmates. We have formed such a wonderful bond. We are there for each other in so many ways." The whole idea of giving back and paying it forward has given her what she was looking for. She loves our customers This is what it is all about for her, coming full circle gives her happiness and joy. |
Lisa Black - Cashier, Warehouse, shoes
Lisa enjoys people, reading, hiking, biking, the ocean, and hanging out with friends and family.
She likes meeting people at Gatherings from the community and those traveling to thrift shop from outside of the area too.
She enjoys finding bargains and learning how others re-purpose items from the store.
Lisa enjoys people, reading, hiking, biking, the ocean, and hanging out with friends and family.
She likes meeting people at Gatherings from the community and those traveling to thrift shop from outside of the area too.
She enjoys finding bargains and learning how others re-purpose items from the store.
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Wyatt Baeta - Cashier, Electronics
Wyatt is a young outgoing social student at Templeton Highschool who likes to be outdoors. He likes to meet new people and experience new things. He enjoys the friendly environment and all the workers here at Gatherings. |
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Bonnie Alexander - Cashier, Clothing
Bonnie has lived in SLO County for over 30 years along with her husband. She raised and educated their 5 children and supported her husband throughout his military career. She enjoys being involved with family support for military families. She is also administrative assistant to her local church family. Working at Gatherings has opened the creative side of her personality. She enjoys Gatherings’ warm and friendly atmosphere and finds it is a visionary store that guides the staff and makes working here a great pleasure. She enjoys helping customers find that “perfect” article of clothing or other items that is just right for them. |
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Brenda Ross - Book Keeper
Brenda loves the Lord, enjoys cooking, being in the great outdoors and spending time with family. She discovered Gatherings Thrift by way of one of their healthy eating potluck group “gatherings” and was smitten by its charm. The store’s mission “to be a light in the community” was something she was drawn to. She began volunteering and most recently has been working on staff as an administrative assistant/bookkeeper. Also works in the warehouse where she can utilize her organizational skills. Christina Rogers - Volunteer, all-around creative light-bulb.
Christina is a creative crafter who happens to have a passion for vintage items and a crazy wardrobe. She attends Atascadero High School and participates in Theater, Show Choir and Golf. Having lived here all her life, she is excited to get out into the world and help improve it. Christina loves the fact that new items and opportunities are always popping up at Gatherings. For her, helping the community is a great feeling and she loves to help make everything better and more efficient in the day to day operations. |
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Jackie Rucker - Volunteer
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Jennie Williams - Board Chair
She recently moved to Atascadero after she retired from educating our youth in science and technology. She had always been an avid thrift/antique store junker, and even co- owned an antique mall business with her brother, John. While shopping at Gatherings, she decided to give back part of her expertise to volunteer here because being around this unique set of people made her very happy. "I am fortunate to be able to choose the activities that I want to do". She enjoys pricing and organizing the books and kitchenware departments. |
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Melody Pietsch - Board Member
A native to SLO county, born and raised, Melody has 3 children (2 girls and a boy) and 3 granddaughters. God has enabled her to use her skills in financial organization to be a part of the Gatherings team. She looks forward to using her financial skills, but even more, she looks forward to coming alongside people to help them realize their God-given abilities and interests which is one of her deepest passions. She is so thankful to be a part of this adventure. |
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Eva Kay
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Colette Bates - Book Nook, Cashier
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Debbie Skinner - Volunteer
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Theresa
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