Dottie joined Orcas Net in September of 2005. Before moving to Orcas Island, she lived in Alaska where earned a Bachelor degree in Business Management from the University of Alaska. During her years in Alaska she was employed as the manager of the Office of Admissions for a small college and then managed a jewelry retail store.

As Office Manager, she loves working with all of her co-workers and enjoys seeing a project from beginning to completion. She has found working in the fast paced, high tech environment of Orcas Net both challenging and rewarding.

In spare time, she enjoys crafts, reading, walking, and spending time with her husband and her four grandchildren.