Terra Frank, Founder/President

Terra Frank is a Licensed NCIDQ Interior Designer with extensive experience in architectural design. She has designed, drafted, and managed diverse projects, including high-end custom residential designs, remodeling, commercial, and hospitality projects across Washington, Northern Nevada, and California. Terra's passion for historic architecture and preservation led her to become a founding member of Friends of Swansonville, where she actively engages the community in preserving its history. She has restored several historic buildings, utilizing a broad range of preservation skills. Terra currently resides with her son on an original homesteader's property in Swansonville.

Jake Thomas

Jake Thomas holds a degree in architecture and architectural history, with seventeen years of experience as a historic preservation professional. After a 40-year career with state and local government, he and his wife have retired to Port Ludlow to be near their grandchildren. They have longstanding family connections to Olympus Beach and a deep appreciation for the unique character of the area.

John Malczyk

Jake Thomas holds a degree in architecture and architectural history, with seventeen years of experience as a historic preservation professional. After a 40-year career with state and local government, he and his wife have retired to Port Ludlow to be near their grandchildren. They have longstanding family connections to Olympus Beach and a deep appreciation for the unique character of the area.

Earl Henrikson

Earl Henrikson recently retired after a 30-year career in construction, construction estimating, and construction management. For the final 16 years of his career, he worked as a consultant to FEMA, estimating disaster damages and writing grants for the Public Assistance Program. In 2015, Earl and his wife, Laura, purchased a home in Port Ludlow. They look forward to becoming active members of the community, contributing to the restoration of the Swansonville Church.

Kindra Kernes

Kindra supports board administration, records coordination, meeting follow-through, and project documentation. Kindra also brings strategic marketing, communications, campaign execution, and organizational leadership experience.

Her connection to the area through a descendant of one of the original homesteading families adds both professional and family perspective to the board.

Alex Liberato

Alex Liberato arrived in the Port Ludlow area in 2020 with his partner and has since become involved in efforts to document, restore, and share the history of human activity on the Olympic Peninsula. He has discovered that this historic area is abundant, vibrant, and unique. Alex aligns with Friends of Swansonville’s mission to restore the village’s oldest surviving building and to find creative ways to preserve local oral history.

He owns a design studio on the Olympic Peninsula named Alcyone Reserve, catering to professional services firms in multimedia and branding projects. Alex also designs products and the website for Port Townsend’s apparel & wares store named Kairnu.

Kendra Hermanson

Kendra Hermanson is a direct descendant of pioneer Hans Swanson and a third-generation Washingtonian. Born in Seattle and raised in Federal Way, she spent many weekends and vacations at her grandparent's farm in Chimacum and the family beach house in Mats Mats.

The little church on the hill in Swansonville was a familiar sight in her childhood, though it gained new significance when she saw it through the eyes of others. Now, she shares a passion for restoring the church and preserving the history of the area and her ancestors.

In 2008, Kendra and her husband bought her grandparent's farm, where they enjoyed many happy years. Recently, she moved to Port Townsend with her two cats, Boo and Gracie. While adjusting to life "in town," Kendra appreciates the surroundings and the new connections she's making in this charming corner of the world.