Michelle grew up in South Portland, Maine, and is happy to be raising her five children in the hometown she loves. A big fan of good coffee, home DIY projects, and high-heeled shoes (yes, really)….Michelle is happiest when adventuring in the woods or kayaking in Casco Bay, preferably with her family and friends. She joins Taproot in our Market, bringing her bright energy and keen sense of style to Fox Street.
A life-long resident of South Portland, Tom has spent much of his time and career involved in public safety, local government, land preservation, and youth athletics. With his wife DeeDee, he loves to travel and has a special interest in National Parks and public land, which he also inspires his four daughters and sixteen grandchildren to appreciate and enjoy. In his active retirement, Tom is happy to be a part of the Taproot team, to work alongside his daughters, and to meet new folks. A true Maine history buff - you just might find yourself getting a bit of trivia should you find him on the other end of the Taproot customer service line!
After years of traveling, Bethany landed on the coast of Maine, not far from where she grew up! A mom of three, Bethany is enthusiastic about youth sports – not only for her children but for all children on the many teams she coaches and supports. At Taproot, she brings her organizational skills and hardworking nature to our warehouse, purchasing, and customer service realms. When she isn’t on the sidelines or at Taproot, she can be found at home tending to her many (many) plant babies, or walking on the beaches she loves with one of her foster puppies.
Ted is the owner (with his wife Susan) of Nova Natural Toys & Crafts. As his children have gotten older, he has found himself drawn away from simply toys to issues of self-sufficiency and sustainability. He enjoys helping Taproot grow, flourish, and become a force for change in the world.
Katie spent fifteen years living and working in Boston, MA, for various high-profile marketing agencies and clients. Motherhood and a quieter life called her to the suburbs, where she now lives with her family. She still loves to help spread the word about companies doing good in the world and figuring out how to help their good work reach the most people. She fits that work into the moments between running her three young kids from one sport to another and cheering them on all the way!
In a field of mesclun greens someone said “editorial freelancer,” and a yurt-dwelling farmhand had found her calling. A year later, Amy Chamberlain was entrusted with her first project. Over the sixteen years since, Amy has edited hundreds of books and about two thousand articles for publishers such as Shambhala Publications, Chronicle Books, Pearson Education, and Maine Home and Design magazine. Self-publishers have been finding her lately as well, which has been delightful. She lives in Maine with her artist husband and her three-year-old, who is a total goober.
Amanda is the author of The Creative Family, Handmade Home, The Rhythm of Family and the Creative Family Manifesto, all published by Roost Books. She and her husband Steve live in the foothills of western Maine with their five children where they work together to bring back to life a 200 year old farmhouse and homestead. In their days, they strive to live simply, close to the earth, and each other. She blogs at soulemama.com.