Name: Paul Pickering

Occupation: Restaurateur

How long have you been in this industry? 30 years

What is your background, work experience, and education?
BA English University of Pennsylvania, 

Number of years living/working in the Skagit Valley? 30

What inspires your work or sets your business apart?
Opportunity to contact a wide variety of people. Ability to initiate teens to workforce. Opportunity to serve community through donations and help with fundraising events.

What is something most people don’t know about your industry?
Average profit margin is 3%

What does community mean to you?
A group that shares common interests, goals or ideas.

What are your hobbies/interests outside of work?
Handball, golf, reading

Besides Rotary, what other community organizations are you involved in?
Board President of Skagit Family YMCA