Kathryn, Owner
Before Sam's Place, Kathryn was an Ed Tech, an Activity Director, a Secretary and a Soldier. She is married to Michael who grew up in Saco and they have two daughters: Jenna and Trista. Jenna works in the store and Trista is serving in Americorps in the southern region. Kathryn also has a dog, a cat and a fish. For fun, Kathryn likes to spend time with family, read, travel, hike and watch Bollywood films. This would explain why you may hear hindi music in the store.
Kathryn likes to decorate the window at Sam's Place and hear what the homeowners and artists are planning to do with the things they picked out in the store.
Jim is a native of Biddeford and Saco, Maine. A Thornton
Academy
alumnus, he graduated from the University of Southern Maine, with a
Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts in 1978.
Jim has been a Maine
artist for the past 30 years, with a strong focus on portraiture. The
Old Masters have always been a true source of inspiration for him, with
a strong passion for the ancient arts. His background in archaeological
studies is also evident in some of his works.
Jim's current
work includes a combined traditional and abstract style of very
original, one-of-a-kind, creative imagery with authentic
self-expression.
He works at Sam's Place as a custom picture
framer, coming from a background of picture framing and pattern-making
in the clothing industry for the past three decades.
Jim
lives in Biddeford with his beautiful wife Wendy and three wonderful
children: Adam, Kayla and Zachary. His hobbies are collecting antique
books and prints, appreciating art, creating art and enjoying life
(having fun) with his family and friends.
Jenna, Art Department & Sales
Jenna is a student at USM and works part time at Sam's Place. She lives in Portland with her dog, Arrow. Jenna's favorite things are foreign movies, wine, and good food.
Jenna likes learning different art techniques from all the artists who come into Sam's for various supplies. She also enjoyed, more-or-less, learning to build a webpage for the store.