The Chuckals Staff

Meet Chuck & Al! (Chuck-Al-s)
Chuck Hellar and Al Lynden formed Chuckals Office Products in 1994 – hence the name!  Chuck is Co-owner and acting President.  His duties and responsibilities fall in the financial side of the business.  Al is Co-owner and acting Vice President.  His responsibilities fall in the sales and marketing side of the business.

As business owners and community supporters, both are active in our local community as well as in the office products industry nationally.  Chuck has served as Past President of Tacoma Rotary 8, while Al is very busy on the speaking circuit to area schools for Business Week and Job Fairs.  Chuck is presently residing on the National Office Products Alliance Board and Al is an active speaker at National Wholesaler Conventions on topics such as Customer Relationship Management and Incorporating Technology into a business to enrich customer service.

You can find both of them on the golf course and hear them boasting of their grandchildren’s latest accomplishments.  Both have resided in the Tacoma area for over 30 years and are proud to have a successful business in the heart of the City of Destiny!

Chuck Hellar hellarc@chuckals.net

Al Lynden lyndena@chuckals.net

Janet Myhre  
Director of Government Services Group/ General Manager WA DC

Janet joined Chuckals in 1999 when her life path brought her to the Puget Sound Area.  As the Administration and Operations manager she develop many of the programs and processes, which have supported Chuckals double-digit growth.   In 2003 she relocated to the Nation’s Capital Region in Northern Virginia and manages the operations and compliance of the company’s multi-million dollar Government Contracts.  

Career Resume: BS in Business Administration, MBA in Business Management, Industry legislative advisor for small business policy issues involving Federal Procurement Reform (size standards and access to federal procurement).   

Membership Organization: National Office Products and Furniture Association (NOPA), National Contract Management Association, The American Small Business Coalition, National Procurement Council, National Association of Government Contractors. You can contact her at myhrej@chuckals.net

Maria Estrada
Director of Accounting and HR

Maria has been with Chuckals since 1997, and is Chuckals’ Financial Administration Manager. Maria enjoys working with her team, crunching numbers and solving accounting mysteries. Outside of Chuckals, Maria received her degree from the University of Washington, in March 2006!  When she isn’t at Chuckals, Maria enjoys singing, shopping, and spending time with her friends, family and baby daughter Minette. Maria also cares for our fish, Spike.
Email:estradam@chuckals.net

Dan Crawford
Director of Operations

With 35 years in the printing and graphics business Dan brings experience and creativity to the Chuckals team.  Since 2001, Dan has served as Chuckals Database Administrator.  As a Microsoft Certified Professional Dan keeps the IT department operational.  His other responsibilities include managing purchasing and the supply chain, our warehouse, delivery and installation team, and facilities management for the corporate office in Tacoma Washington and our office in Alexandria Virginia.  Dan continues to take on new projects and strives to bring top-notch technology to our small local business. Email Dan: crawfordd@chuckals.net

Bruce Bovett
Director of Sales

Bruce joined the Chuckals team in April of 2008 with over 20 years of sales and management experience in the office products industry.  He is excited to expand his knowledge of Tacoma and the South Sound while meeting and working with our wonderful Chuckals customers.  Are you interested in meeting Bruce?  Email him at bovettb@chuckals.net and he’ll schedule a time to stop to say hello!

Klaus Nalley
Sales Manager

As the sales manager, Klaus oversees the day to day operations of the sales staff. Klaus has been in the office products business since 1989, and with Chuckals since 1994. . His favorite sport is Golf, favorite movies are Caddy Shack, Animal House, and all war movies. His favorite part of his job is all the great people he gets to meet.  Email: nalleyk@chuckals.net

Steve Spry
Commercial Sales Associate

Steve Spry begins his 12th year with Chuckals in 2007. Prior to joining Chuckals Steve was involved in Major League Baseball for 15 years with the Oakland A's and the San Francisco Giants organizations. In his spare time steve enjoys sports and travel. Email: sprys@chuckals.net

Jamie Pierce
Government Sales Associate

Jamie joined the Chuckals staff in 2005 with several years in the office supply industry under her belt. She has specifically worked with the government sector for the past three years, and especially enjoys helping her customers solve office supply and EMALL questions. Most of Jamie’s free time is spent with her son, reading a good book, or catching up with friends. Email: piercej@chuckals.net

Shayla Clay-Mouzon
Government Sales Associate

I have been with Chuckals since 2005 and have enjoyed every minute of multitasking to get the job done for our Government Customers. I do what I can to make all of my customers feel like they are the only one. When I'm away from work I enjoy spending time with my family, and just looking for new ways to enjoy life. I am an office supply queen, but I really have a specialty of IT, computer supplies, and furniture as well. Please contact me if there's anything I can help you with!! Email: clays@chuckals.net

J. Georg Hawkes
Commercial Sales Associate

Georg joined the Chuckals team in April 2006. My primary focus is my son Trent, who is the light in my life.  I enjoy the thrill of the hunt, that is when I go antiquing.  Theater, the arts and exploring the distant past are some of my interests.  I've served and enjoyed the sales and customer service industry in various aspects since I started my career some 26 years ago. Email: hawkesg@chuckals.net

Aaron Thomas
Commercial Sales Associate

Aaron joined the sales team in 2008 and brings over 12 years of sales and customer service experience to our team. A native of California, Aaron holds a philosophy degree and enjoys everything that is science related. He recently relocated to the Tacoma area to allow him to be closer to family and says, “I am happy to call this great state my new home”. Email: thomasa@chuckals.net

Eric Smiley
Commercial Sales Associate

Eric joined Chuckals in 2008. With over 19 years of office supplies and equipment sales experience, Eric is excited to be a part of the Chuckals sales team. At one time early in his career Eric was also a research analyst and underwriter. Eric enjoys theatre, basketball and current events in his spare time.
Email: smileye@chuckals.net

Mark Chapman
Government Sales Associate

Mark joined the sales team in 2008. He has over six years of selling experience, in both the retail and business to business markets. Mark enjoys playing ice hockey and snow boarding with his son Christian in his free time. He is also a big music fan and tries to attend concerts of his favorite artists whenever he can.
Email: chapmanm@chuckals.net

Danna Green
Government Sales Associate

Danna joined Chuckals in 2008. She brings with her over 25 years of sales experience and specializes in “customer service excellence”. In her free time, Danna loves being with her grandchildren, beach combing, and volunteering. She also is on the board of Veterans Independent Enterprises of Washington.
Email: greend@chuckals.net

Kayleen Koth
Furniture Account Executive

Kayleen has recently joined us as a key member of the Chuckals team. Kayleen provides full service account management to coordinate sales and insure furniture projects are executed on schedule and within budget. Kayleen is a
people-oriented professional with over 20 years’ office furniture and real estate experience. Prior to joining Chuckals, Kayleen held sales and account management positions with several other dealerships and real estate organizations where she received numerous “Employee of the Month” awards and similar recognition for outstanding sales and customer service.
Email kothk@chuckals.net

Michael Hall
Audio & Visual Specialist

Michael recently joined Chuckals in October 2008 formerly of Abolins AV Photographic's. He brings 36 years of audio visual and photographic knowledge and experience to Chuckals. In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his wife and two amazing and wonderful daughters. His favorite past time and hobby is working on his classic cars & radios. Email: hallm@chuckals.net

David Senner
Business Development Manager

David recently joined the Chuckals team as our Business Development Manager. He brings with him many years of business experience as an owner and entrepreneur and outstanding expertise and in-depth knowledge of the digital imaging market. David is also active in the Tacoma area as a community service volunteer. He currently sits on the boards of several local non-profits and recently served as chairman of the board of the Tacoma Pierce County Chamber of Commerce. David lives in Gig Harbor with his wife Patricia. He enjoys photography, travel, running, gardening and good friends. Email: sennerd@chuckals.net .

Jesse Boyovich
Furniture Installation Lead

Place a furniture order and you will have the opportunity to meet Jesse, the newest member of the Chuckals Team!  Jesse joins the team after 30 years working for the US Postal Service.  During the fall, Jesse can be found spending time with the Kent Knight Junior Football Association.

George Huntington 
Warehouse

George has been with Chuckals from the beginning.  George insures the smooth operation of our warehouse and works the early shift from 4 am until 1 pm. Away from work, George loves to listen to old radio shows and books on tape.

Donny Davis 
Lead Driver

Donny has been with Chuckals since 1998. Donny is the lead driver at Chuckals Office Products and keeps things running smooth on the road. What Donny likes best about his job are the customers. He enjoys the interaction with you, our customer. On his off time Donny enjoys bowling, softball and spending time with his kids.

David Dawkins
Route Driver

Chuckals is proud to introduce David. David delivers to our customers in Fife, Puyallup, and Spanaway.  David brings years of delivery and customer service experience to the Chuckals team.   

Cecil Dillard
Route Driver

Chuckals is proud to introduce Cecil , our Route 4 driver!  Cecil started with Chuckals in January of 2008 and has helped with our furniture installation department and now is a great addition to our route drivers. On his off time, Cecil enjoys teaching kids in his youth group and spending time with his 3 beautiful children!

Gary Harwood
Route Driver

Gary has been with Chuckals since 2000. Gary says he is blessed to have so many nice customers to work with. He looks forward every morning to find out who he will get to go see. He also enjoys the beautiful scenery on his route along the Tacoma waterfront and the Key Peninsula. Gary enjoys gardening & yard work. He has over 70 roses in his front yard that take up most of his time March through October.

Crystal Cook
Marketing & Sales

Crystal joined the Chuckals team in August of 2005. Crystal enjoys working with the Marketing Department as well as the commercial sales team. Crystal has also got the opportunity to work with web design here at Chuckals and is loving it. Crystal grew up in eastern Washington and has lived in the western part of the state for the past 9 years. She brings years of customer service and travel experience to Chuckals. Crystal spends her time with her 6-year-old daughter Taylor & loves cake decorating. Email: cookc@chuckals.net

Carol Warren
Commercial Support and Printing Purchaser

Carol joined the Chuckals family in 2003, bringing 26 years of office products experience with her. She specializes in custom projects, specifically printing and furniture. Away from work, Carol enjoys spending time with her husband & 2 sons. Carol & her family enjoys camping, traveling & family gatherings. Carol encourages her family to enjoy life and do their best.
Email: warrenc@chuckals.net.

Lisa Dondlinger
Support Supervisor & Accounting

Lisa joined the Chuckals staff in 2004. She loves to talk to government customers and enjoys answering account questions. Outside of work Lisa enjoys spending time with her nieces and nephews. When she isn’t spoiling them she is attending a sporting event or enjoying a good movie. Email: dondlingerl@chuckals.net

Hannah Charrouf
Government Sales Support

Hannah joined the Chuckals team in October 2006. Hannah brings customer service and printing experience to Chuckals. Outside of work she enjoys traveling, dancing and spending time with friends. Hannah adds that paragliding in Alaska was among one of the most interesting things she has accomplished. Hannah is eager to meet and help out our Chuckals customers.
Email: charroufh@chuckals.net

Tracy Wilson
Furniture Project Coordinator

Tracy recently joined Chuckals in 2008 bringing with her several years of customer service and photographic and audio visual knowledge. Outside of work she enjoys spending as much time with her family as she can whether it is a camping trip or just sitting down and watching a good movie.
Email: wilsont@chuckals.net