MASTER COLLECTOR  

 Alex and Amanda Haugland

Alex and Amanda Haugland began collecting cars about 15 years ago, initially focusing entirely on British cars and then expanding into vehicles from other European countries and a few significant Japanese cars. The collection has grown to include over 130 vehicles representing a wide range of cars, mostly from the early 1930s through the 1970s, as well as a select few more modern high performance and exotic cars from the last few decades. It features rare and coachbuilt cars, as well as several significant cars designed for the masses.  

For Alex, his interest began as a child, where, while visiting his mother’s family in Italy, he would buy and assemble models of prewar and early postwar classic European cars. He now owns full-sized examples of several of those vehicles. It led to a love of European car design and coachwork and a fascination with the variety and innovation that the cars represented.   

Amanda’s interest in cars started after she married Alex. For her, the appeal is in the beauty and aesthetics of the cars and the driving experience. She has a particular affection for microcars.
    
Both Alex and Amanda also have a great love of history. Alex is particularly interested in the history of technology, leading to several cars in the collection representing milestones in automotive design. Amanda’s interest mainly lies in the unique history of past owners and drivers. A few cars in the collection have well-documented ownership histories, and at least two of these were owned by interesting and talented women who left their mark on history.  
    
Alex and Amanda enjoy touring, and the cars in the collection are maintained as running cars and are driven frequently on long-distance trips and local journeys. Aside from driving the cars, they both also look for opportunities to share their collection with others and are incredibly happy to be this year’s Master Collectors for the LeMay America’s Car Museum.

PRESIDENT'S AWARD

John and Marilyn Dimmer

Lifelong Tacoma area residents, the Dimmers, have made their home in Lakewood since 1957. John grew up in the Lakewood area, attending Clover Park Schools. Marilyn grew up in the North End of Tacoma, attending Lowell Elementary School, Mason Middle School, and Stadium High School. They graduated from the University of Washington - John with degrees in Industrial and Mechanical Engineering, and Marilyn with a degree in Elementary Education.

Marilyn's first job was as a third-grade teacher at Edison Elementary School in Tacoma. She retired from teaching in 1960 to become a full-time homemaker.

John began his career in the U.S. Navy, where he served as an ordinance engineering officer at a naval ammunition depot. Following his military service, John worked in Tacoma as a plant manager of Washington Steel Products. After five years there, he became President of Western Plastics Corporation, where he served from 1960-1980. John continues his professional life as Managing Member of Firs Management, L.L.C., a Tacoma business for personal investments and real estate.

John was a member of the Board of Directors of Puget Sound Bank until its acquisition by Key Corp. Following the acquisition, he served on the Key Corp Board of Directors until he retired from Key Corp in 2002. He is currently on the boards of Stellar Industrial Supply and Bennett Industries.

John and Marilyn have both been active volunteers in the Tacoma community. John served on the School Board of the Clover Park School District, and they both have had many club and organization affiliations. Community service and philanthropy have always played a part in their lives. They are well known for their generosity of both their time and resources.

They have two children - John B. Dimmer (wife Diane) and Carolyn J. Dimmer, and three grandchildren.