The Couple
Annie and Chris were introduced in high school by mutual friend Rebecca Mandell. They reconnected at WWU when Rebecca asked Chris to look after and ensure Annie adjusted well to college life. Needless to say he did. Chris was originally drawn to Annie’s smile, thoughtfulness, family values and access to Western’s cafeteria. Annie loved Chris’s dance moves, generosity, friendliness, and access to a vehicle for respite from campus life. The length of their courtship and engagement and the often long distance between them has helped strengthen their relationship.
Born in Seattle, WA, Annie, named after Annie Hall (the Woody Allen movie), spent her childhood in Los Angeles, CA and returned to Mercer Island for middle and high school. For the MI gymnastics team she dominated on the bars at state, is a skillful yogi and has completed 27 half-marathons and one full marathon. Annie has a tremendous work ethic, and from the age of 14 she has been employed in some capacity. Annie received a Business degree from Western Washington University and currently attends Chapman University in Orange, CA for a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Annie enjoys traveling, cooking, skiing, music, watching Dexter, and sleeping in.
Born and raised in Bellevue, WA Chris is particularly proud of his neighborhood Tam O’ Shanter, and often represents the community of Crossroads. As a youth, Chris was ranked as a top 3 tennis player for Washington, British Columbia, Oregon and Northern California, and before height and athleticism mattered Chris was listed as one of the top 15 basketball players in the country. Chris was fortunate to graduate from Interlake High School. He played tennis and earned a Political Science degree from Western Washington University and received a M.S. in Business Management from Colorado State University. Chris is known for choosing terrible movies, but has a tasteful collection of art. He enjoys playing flag football with his buddies, listening to music, traveling, cooking, a good martini, and watching the Seattle Seahawks and UW basketball.
