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38 | Washington Athletic Club Magazine | SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2016 The job comes with lots of travel, most often around the western states. He and Stacey also take at least one big trip a year, most recently to Croatia, which Paul calls "the most amazing place I've ever been." Back in Paul's office, there are other mementos—tickets to the Masters golf tournament; a picture from the Greek isles; and a tailhook from a Grumman S-2 Tracker, a reminder of his father's time flying off aircraft carriers for the Navy. A Seahawks season-ticket holder, Paul started pulling for the team when he still lived in Akron. "I'm a Browns fan but an appropriately humble Browns fan," he says. "I took on the Seahawks as my team when I was 12 and I've been a fan ever since. It was great moving to Seattle and actually being in the Seattle market. It was more amazing to finally win a Super Bowl!" Paul and Stacey live in Magnolia. They worked closely with their architect to design their contemporary home, a light-filled space with exposed wood, contrasting steel, and stunning views of Mount Rainier. The couple are also regular users of Discovery Park. Paul arrived for a recent walk along the park bluff wearing shorts and a Cincinnati soccer T-shirt. Stacey had run the same loop twice earlier that morning. She laughs about falling on Paul's lap on the bus but denies any premeditation. Five years ago, Paul tore his left anterior cruciate ligament playing soccer. His recovery included Pilates and physical therapy at the WAC. He has since given up soccer and instead gets his exercise in the WAC pool and on treadmills and stationary bikes in Men's Fitness. Stacey is an avid runner. Paul also hosts a monthly poker group at Hagerty's and uses Torchy's for business lunches. Over the edge Paul currently serves on the board of the Boys & Girls Clubs of King County. Past volunteer activities include coaching youth soccer and serving as endowment chair for First Place. "I tend to lean toward causes that serve underprivileged children," he says. "I've always found that to be a good place to devote my time and energy and monetary contributions." Immediate WAC Past Chairman Tammy Young recruited him to the Boys & Girls Clubs board and looks forward to his tenure as WAC Chairman. "I've thoroughly enjoyed working with Paul over the years," Tammy says. "He's a fantastic ambassador for the WAC and has done a great job introducing many of our new members to the Club." Regarding his drop off the side of a 40-story building, it was part of the Over the Edge fundraiser for Special Olympics Washington, a WAC Community Partner. "For somebody who's acrophobic, that was sort of a personal challenge," he says. "I'm incredibly thankful I did it. I don't know if I'd ever do it again, but it was a fantastic experience and a great adrenaline boost, that's for sure." Paul chats with co-worker Brian Welch, also a WAC member. For me, the networking side of the Club has been fantastic. For Stacey, it's a great way to get in a good workout in a phenomenal environment. " " —Darrick Meneken is Managing Editor of WAC Magazine.