ACE REDDING, CA
Julie Painter, Store Manager
(530) 243-6028
juliep@helpfulace.com
Julie moved to California in 1999 from Anchorage, Alaska. She started her career in the hardware industry in 2008 at Lowe’s where she served as a cashier, cash office clerk, and a head cashier. After that she accepted a position at Orchard Supply Hardware as a head cashier in 2014 until the store closed in 2018.
She joined the Ace Hardware Team in October of 2018 as a part-time cashier. Soon after, she was promoted to Assistant Manager. In February of 2020 she was promoted to Store Manager. Julie enjoys working for a family owned business and serving the community.
When she is not at work she enjoys, fishing, camping, hiking and spending time with her family.
Julie Painter, Store Manager
ACE SHASTA LAKE, CA
Joleen Stormes, Store Manager
(530) 275-1721
debraw@helpfulace.com
Joleen was originally from Monterey County where she worked in retail for over 20 years. She moved to Shasta Lake in 2009. In 2018 she began her career with Ace Hardware as a part-time cashier at the Shasta Lake store. She served in every store role there until she was promoted to Store Manager in 2022. She loves working with the public and community.
Joleen enjoys going camping, offroading, hiking, swimming, and spending time with her family in her spare time.
Joleen Stormes, Store Manager
ACE ANDERSON, CA
Alisha Patterson, Store Manager
Alisha’s career with Ace Hardware began when she joined the Anderson team in 2019 as a part-time cashier. She was promoted to Assistant Manager a short time thereafter. Later in 2023 she accepted the Store Manager position where she continues to serve the community, customers, and fellow staff.
Alisha is originally from Humboldt County. Since moving to Shasta County, she and her husband Jon started a small hobby farm. There they spend a lot of their free time working with their farm animals including sheep, goats, chickens, ducks, turkey, rabbits, dogs, and snakes.
Alisha Patterson, Store Manager
ACE COOS BAY, OR
Mike Wood, Store Manager
(541) 266-8816
mikew@helpfulace.com
Mike joined the Ace Hardware team in 2019 at our Coos Bay location. Mike grew up in Coos County. After college he spent nearly 20 years in Alaska before returning to the area 7 years ago. During the time away, Mike worked for Alaska Airlines for over 14 years and also as a manager for Radio Shack in Anchorage. Following his career with the airline, he worked for Target as a team leader and did some side work as an auctioneer. After returning to Oregon he served as assistant manager with Bi-Mart before joining the Ace Hardware team.
Mike is married to his wife of 28 years, Angela, and has 2 daughters and a grandson. When he is not working, Mike likes to fish, metal detect, and relax around the grill. He is also serving his community as a City Councilor in Myrtle Point.
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Mike Wood, Store Manager
Erika Parker, General Manager
erikap@helpfulace.com
Erika began her career with Ace Hardware in 2005 at our Shasta Lake location as a part-time cashier. Since then, Erika has taken on responsibilities of almost every store position. She quickly worked her way up to Store Manager in our Anderson location. Now she serves as the General Manager, overseeing multiple stores. Erika enjoys working for a family-owned company and is pleased with where it has taken her career. She looks forward to growing with the company for many years to come.
Erika and her husband, Larry, have lived locally since 2003. They enjoy the outdoors together and like to spend time camping, fishing, hunting, kayaking, and gold prospecting.
Marty Kalsbeek, Chief Executive Officer
martyk@helpfulace.com
Terry D. Grafe, CPA, CGMA
Chief Financial Officer
terryg@helpfulace.com
Keri Grafe, Executive Assistant and Office Manager
kerig@helpfulace.com
Accounts Receivable and Payable
(530) 241-2337
accountspayable@helpfulace.com