Chris Sullivan: Bison Rancher
President of Montana Bison Association

Chris Sullivan and his wife Stacy raise some 80 head of bison on a postcard-perfect green pasture framed by the Mission Mountains near Dixon, Montana. The Sullivans are among the growing number of ranchers raising bison, or "buffalo," as they are more commonly known.

Chris got the ranching "bug" when he was a young man and spent a number of years working on cattle and sheep ranches. But he'd always been attracted to the big shaggy bison - the original North American native bovines. He liked the fact that the wild herds are at once independent but gentle and can be handled with a little human finesse.

Through research, he learned of a bison rancher who blew a whistle to coax his herd into a corral for feeding.

When Chris got his first 20 head, he bought a whistle. His neighboring cattle ranchers laughed as they saw the huge bison stampeding down from the hills into his corral.

Years later he still maintains that working with bison is easier than raising cattle or sheep and respects the fact that bison are independent creatures who don't like or need to be handled much. That allows him to ranch and build custom homes at the same time. His C lazy B Buffalo Ranch bison are free-ranging critters that enjoy green grass with a little hay and grain supplement. They're hormone free and raised with respect.

Chris is currently president of the Montana Bison Association

Contact Chris at Montana Buffalo Gals Inc. 406-246-7777 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Chris Vandehey: Table Artist

Chris developed a deep appreciation of nature's beauty growing up on an Oregon dairy farm. His parents grew vegetables and flowers in vast gardens and his mother loved bringing cut flowers into their home. Chris watched with interest as his mother fashioned those flowers into beautiful arrangements and thought one day he might want to be a florist.

But his artistic talents took him in another direction. He became a hair stylist - a career he has followed for more than 30 years. During that time, he discovered he has a knack for teaching - and is a bit of a ham. To that end, he has been teaching hair cutting and styling techniques throughout the country.

But he's never lost his love for flower artistry. He received a certificate in floral design and continues to fill his home and hair salon with breath-taking arrangements. As a member of our kitchen cabinet, he combines his artistry with his love of teaching others.

Contact Chris at Style on 2nd : 503-228-1616

Kathie England, Professional Organizer and Coach
Time for Success

Professional organizer Kathie England helps clients manage their time and space. She works with executives, business owners and people who are ready to declutter their homes or downsize.

Kathie believes that organizing is much more than selecting tools and products. Her goal is to help clients discover their own solution that will continue to work for them. By drawing on her background in teaching, facilitating, interviewing, listening and problem solving, Kathie sees things from the client's perspective.

She believes that people have their own solutions deep within them. Whether you are reorganizing your entire kitchen, decluttering your countertop or rearranging your spice cupboard, she says you know what will work for you. A good professional organizer can help you discover the solutions that will work for you.

Contact Kathie at www.TimeForSuccess.net
503.531.9466 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Lindsey Stoddart, SHK: Kitchen Designer
Quality Cabinets, Inc.

Lindsey is a perfectionist. Whether it's tying a fly for trout fishing or tying design elements together for a new kitchen, he is a man with attention to detail.

Lindsey brings 30 years of home construction and design to his profession. He combines old-fashioned craftsmanship with cutting-edge computer technology that allows clients to experience a design in three-dimensional color. He can modify the design, changing dimensions color and style with a click of a mouse.

A New Jersey native, he was drawn to the natural beauty of Montana with its abundant trout streams. His affable nature helps him with important facets of his work: finding out exactly what customers want and coordinating his installations with electricians, plumbers and other building professionals so that no detail is overlooked.

Contact Lindsey at 406.471.6640 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Don Kruger: Farmer

Kruger’s Farm Market: Sauvie Island, Portland, Oregon

Don Kruger is not the man you might conjure up when you think “farmer.”  He’s anything but a taciturn guy who prefers plants over people.

Head out to the Kruger Farm Market just west of Portland and you’ll see swarms of people culling through stacks of fresh produce, queuing up for a grilled burger or tapping their toes to live music while they wait for a hay wagon ride into the fields.

In the middle of all this is Don, microphone in hand, talking about his farm, his philosophy about organic (he’s not), spraying (he usually doesn’t) and what’s seasonal.

The salesman in Don comes naturally.  He once hawked high-end produce at the upscale City Market NW – taking time out once a week to issue a live green grocer report on the CBS affiliate’s noon newscast.

Nearly a decade ago, he chucked the retail business for life on 100 acres of pastoral farmland with views of Mt. St. Helens and Mt. Hood.  He learned farming “on the job” and now has a thriving business serving everyone from foodies to families.