A self-proclaimed master of customer service, Wayne has more than 20 years of experience in the insulation industry. His dedication to customer service and expertise in insulation applications proves valuable to our commercial and residential customers time and again. Wayne is a HomePrint Certified and Energy Performance Score Certified Administrator and looks forward to helping our customers reach their energy efficiency goals.

A Pacific Northwest native who recently moved to the Kitsap peninsula, Wayne enjoys spending his free time in the great outdoors.

Wayne splurges on trail running, hiking and backcountry camping.
Wayne's energy saving tip: "Get a home energy assessment. You’ll be surprised to learn how small changes can save energy and keep your money from slipping through the cracks!"

Cathie Currie

Energy Efficient Communities Program Coordinator
Gig Harbor
Serving PSE customers since 2011
cathie.currie@pse.com | 360-475-7069

Background and notable achievements

Passionate about building community connections that uncover new possibilities and accomplish positive change, Cathie has more than 25 years of experience in community outreach, organizational leadership and program management in government and non-profit fields. In her role at PSE, she is dedicated to helping local government entities, businesses and non-profit organizations save money and reduce energy use through new technology and facility upgrades.

A long-time Bainbridge Island resident, Cathie is also actively involved with a number of local organizations, including the Rotary Club of Bainbridge Island, Sustainable Bainbridge and the RePower Bainbridge project.

Cathie splurges on travel and locally made art.
Cathie's energy saving tip: "Use a Power Cost Monitor, or a watt meter, to learn how your appliances may be affecting your electricity use, and understand the "vampire load" that many appliances – like TVs, game consoles and computers – put on your electric system even when they are off!"

Sarah C. Isham

Energy Advisor
All Pierce County communities, excluding Gig Harbor
Serving PSE customers since 2009
sarah.isham@pse.com | 360-786-5957

Background and notable achievements

With a degree in Interior Design, Sarah feels passionately that homes and work spaces should be efficient and “green,” while also being beautiful and comfortable. Prior to joining PSE, Sarah worked with Energy Star and Energy Star New Home Builders to bring efficient lighting to Puget Sound-area homes. She also holds a certificate of Green Building for Building Professionals and is a registered NWPPA/NEEI (Northwest Public Power Association / Northwest Energy Education Institute) Residential Energy Auditor and Inspector.

Sarah splurges on handmade jewelry and unique farmer's market finds.
Sarah's energy-saving tip: "Manage your thermostat! Make sure it’s no higher than 68 degrees when you are home and 60 to 62 degrees when away or asleep. And, remember to change those furnace filters every other month during the heating season."

Gary J. Nomensen

Local Government and Community Relations Manager
All Pierce County communities, excluding Gig Harbor
Serving PSE customers since 1970
PSE 24-hour Customer Service | 1-888-225-5773
gary.nomensen@pse.com | 253-476-6403

Background and notable achievements

Gary has served Pierce, South King, Thurston and Lewis County customers of PSE and its predecessor companies for more than five decades. His wide range of managerial roles has included public relations, marketing, corporate real estate, facility project planning, corporate security, district operations and government relations management.

In addition to living and working in Western Washington for the last 60 years, Gary is an active volunteer, serving on a number of boards for local businesses and charities, including the South Sound Legislative Coalition Board, the Tacoma Chamber of Commerce, Pierce County Economic Development Board, the Clover Park Foundation Board and the Kent Chamber of Commerce.

Celebrating more than 40 years of marriage, Gary and his wife, Suzanne, are the proud parents of two daughters, Tracey and Kimberly.

Gary splurges on his golf game and the most interesting courses he can find.
His energy-saving tip: "Make sure to turn down those heating thermostats at night."

Linda Streissguth

Local Government and Community Relations Manager
Gig Harbor
PSE customers since 1980
PSE 24-hour Customer Service | 1-888-225-5773
linda.streissguth@pse.com | 253-476-6403

Background and notable achievements

Linda has built a strong reputation meeting the needs of customers, communities and commerce interests throughout Gig Harbor and the greater Peninsula area. Her experience of more than 30 years with PSE and our predecessor, Puget Sound Power and Light, includes positions in marketing, conservation, real estate, land planning and community services.

Linda's life-long commitment to the Puget Sound region includes being a member of the Harrison Medical Center, Port Townsend Chamber and Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce Boards of Directors. She is also a former chair and current Bremerton Planning Commission member and Bremerton Housing Authority commissioner.

Linda and her husband, Kent, enjoy golf, gardening and the opera. They live in Bremerton with their dog, Magnolia, and two cats, Trinka and Peppin.

Linda splurges on 'little trips' with her husband to places such as Turkey, Greece, Scotland, Paris, China and Italy, to name a few.
Her energy saving tip: "Power off your computer at the end of the day. 'Sleep' mode still uses energy!"

Farra Vargas

Efficiency Outreach Manager
All Pierce County communities, excluding Gig Harbor
A member of our team since 2010
PSE 24-hour Customer Service | 1-888-225-5773
farra.vargas@pse.com | 360-570-6819

Background and notable achievements

A natural resource enthusiast, Farra has worked in the industry for more than a decade as a natural resource and project manager. She is dedicated to matching PSE's energy efficiency programs with our residential and commercial customers in Lewis, Pierce, Thurston and South King communities. Complex projects are no match for her passion for helping our customers!

A native of Olympia, Farra has called Thurston County home for more than 30 years. She is the proud parent of son, Landin.

Farra splurges on quality ingredients for cooking and baking.
Farra's energy saving tip: "Replace five of your most-used incandescent light bulbs with CFLs and you can save approximately $60 annually on your electricity bill."