As founder, and former Chairman & CEO of WatchGuard Technologies, Inc., a Seattle-based technology company (NASDAQ: WGRD), Chris brings his entrepreneurial spirit and business acumen to Starfire.  After twenty-two years in the technology industry, from spearheading computer system projects for NASA and New York’s Con Edison while a Boeing Company executive, to founding and successfully leading the growth of a world-wide technology company, Chris is now concentrating all of his energy and focus on the Starfire mission of helping all youth benefit from participation in soccer.  As a soccer-parent to two teenage daughters, Chris was struck by the positive impact that the game has had on his daughters, and the potential to extend these benefits to more youth.  Chris was the driving force in establishing the framework for Starfire and serves as the Chairman and current CEO.

Chris, his wife Jeanine, and his two daughters make their home in Burien.

Steve brings a wealth of project management, marketing, and development business experience to the Starfire team. As a land developer and Real Estate broker for over 20 years in the Puget Sound area, Steve's market research and hands-on management approach has led to consistently successful projects in many South Sound areas. As the father of three girls' soccer players, Steve has personally experienced the benefits that the game can bring to a family and the difference that sports can make on a child's development.

Born and raised in the Mount Baker district of Seattle, Steve sees Starfire as an opportunity to use his business experience and join with other dedicated soccer enthusiasts to give back to the community. Steve is a Starfire director, and currently serves as Vice President of Operations.

Steve, his wife Debra, three daughters and dog "Duke" make their home in Renton.

The dulcet tones you encounter upon reaching the Starfire phone system belong to Julie, who hails not from England, as is most often speculated, but from the distant paradise known as Australia. 

For Julie, Starfire is the end of a journey which began in 1999 when she left home seeking fame and fortune on the continent of North America. After 4 years in the arctic conditions of Canada, Julie met her future husband, Brant; a tall, dark and handsome Midwest boy. Brant set about luring her to the Emerald City of Seattle, which they now call home.

Whilst originally trained as a teacher, Julie discovered that her assertive nature and general desire to be bossy served her just as well in the corporate world. Ten years of corporate experience in two countries, not to mention her fun loving demeanor, made Julie an attractive prospect to Starfire as we went about building our Senior Management Team.

As Director of Operations, Julie oversees the execution of the company’s day to day operations, including facility management, maintenance and rentals and all guest services functions. She is a dedicated member of the Starfire Team who lives our guiding principles and is committed to the success of Starfire’s mission.

Julie resides in the Queen Anne neighborhood of Seattle.