Lisa developed a lifelong appreciation for family history at a young age. Her great-great-grandmother, who lived to 104, told Lisa vivid stories about surviving a wildfire in Northern Minnesota, schoolboys causing trouble on the prairies, building her own homes, and making her way across the continent to Yakima, Washington, where she spent the last half of her life. She preserved family memories through dolls, quilts, letters, typewritten stories, genealogical research, and hand-drawn family … [Read more...]

Matthew brings nearly three decades of project management and client relationship experience with both non-profit organizations and Fortune 500 companies. In these positions, he developed a reputation for attention to detail, dependability, and helping clients find solutions with clarity and care. His passion for genealogy is deeply personal. At age 46, encouraged by his wife, Matthew took a DNA test that led to meeting his father and siblings for the first time. Though his father has since … [Read more...]

Chalise’s love of family history began as a 7th grader in junior high school. Her math professor dad assigned her to transfer several binders of extensive family records into the family computer. What started out as more of a consequence for a math grade that could have been better, ended up beginning a lifetime of great joy in genealogical pursuits. Exploring her Norwegian, Spanish, English and Scottish family lines has been incredibly fascinating and fulfilling. The bonds within her extended … [Read more...]

Annie Kenline is a Project Manager at Legacy Tree Genealogists, where she brings a passion for storytelling, organization, and helping others connect with their family's past. With a professional background in construction project management, Annie is no stranger to high-pressure environments and tight timelines—experiences that have sharpened her skills in attention to detail, clear communication, and timely product delivery. She loves working with researchers and clients to bring complex … [Read more...]

Shari's journey into genealogy began with childhood curiosity, as she delved into old family photographs and stories. A memorable piece of advice from her father — "Watch out for the first few branches; they might swing back and hit you!" — added humor to her early explorations. As an adoptive parent, her passion for genealogy took on new meaning. She understands deeply how powerful it is to help others bridge the gap to their biological roots and carries that empathy into her work with every … [Read more...]

Terra Costin grew up listening to interesting stories about her family history from various family members, and always wondered which were true and which were embellished. Did her great-grandmother really run away with the circus in the 1930s, never to be seen or heard from again? Was her great-great-grandfather really the founder of Ricks College (now BYU-Idaho)? Did her ancestors really own a farm that provided potatoes to the Lays potato chip company? And more importantly, she always wondered … [Read more...]

Laura’s journey into genealogy didn’t come from family tradition—it came from a longing for connection. Born in New Jersey but mostly raised in New Mexico, she grew up largely detached from extended relatives, with no one in her immediate family showing much interest in tracing their roots. But Laura was different. She wanted to understand where she came from, who her ancestors were, and how their stories shaped the life she knew. That curiosity became a lifelong pursuit. Her greatest … [Read more...]