Owner, Creative Director, Back-room Slave

Hope

Never a slave to fashion, but always true to her own sense of style!  If the display window is a little funky, a little wild, it was probably Hope’s creation!

Store Manager, Fashion Consultant

Debbie

Debbie’s first job in Tuolumne County was working in a consignment shop, a passion she has indulged ever since (some 35 years!). Debbie volunteered to help Hope open TradeWinds, and stayed on to become Store Manager.  Her uncanny sense for style and color and unerring instinct for what works for each body type has already helped many  women find their own style.  Debbie is a Reiki Master and available for Closet Consultation, harmony vocals, sound technician and big shoulder.  And she still volunteers, but now it’s with the CAL SAFE program for pregnant teens.

Personal Shopper, Fashionista Queen

Lil' Deb

Li’l Deb’s retail experience began straight out of college when she landed a sales position with a large clothing chain.  She was eventually recruited by Nordstroms from which she recently retired after 21 years.  She met Debbie pool side (yes, they are both gym-rats) shortly before TradeWinds opened, and though new to resale, instantly fell in love with the store and the whole idea of shopping green.  Her goal is to build a relationship with her customers and help them to step outside their comfort zone.  Accessories are her trademark!  Li’l Deb is also available for Wardrobe Consultations.  Her other passion is home decorating – thus she is also available for home staging.

Newest Member, Display Director

Suzanne

Suzanne started shopping resale in high school “when the ONLY choice was Goodwill.”   In the ‘70s, she owned four highly successful clothing boutiques in New Mexico, which she sold prior to coming to California.  She was burned out on expensive clothing at that point, so spent the last couple decades in a variety of non-fashion related jobs (dance hall girl, book distributor, antique store owner) until Hope's siren call lured her back to the joy of helping women look their best and doing it on a budget.  Her speciality is eye-catching displays.  Suzanne volunteers her spare time at Mountain Women’s Resource Center and is down-right mean at Scrabble and growing tomatoes.

Fill-in Queen, Display Wizard

Terri

Another resale addict, Terri has worked off & on at TradeWinds since its opening.  All the best displays, especially our Christmas windows, have been Terri’s creation.  Over the years, Terri has been involved with Girl Scouts, Sierra Waldorf School and the children’s program at Strawberry Music Festival.  She recently found the perfect job that puts all her immense people and organizational skills to use – but she can’t seem to stay away from TradeWinds.  Lucky for us!