Kate Matlock (she/her)
ReClaim It Store Manager

manager@reclaimitpdx.org

Kate is a homebody who loves talking to people; she can often be found quilting with the "help" of her two cats, or playing pinball poorly (but with enthusiasm!). Kate loves music but can never remember the names of the songs she likes, even though she knows all of the words. Her current mission in life is to make the perfect chocolate chip cookie.

Jonath Ochs (he/him)
Communications Coordinator

communications@reclaimitpdx.org

Jonath enjoys the constant ability to learn history from all the random objects that come back from the dump. He considers himself a jack-of-all-trades, master of none, which is made apparent by his apartment full of tools & materials for a variety of activities ranging from photography to fiber arts to music. His current obsession is the sewing section because he recently discovered free motion sewing.

Image of a seafoam green vanity missing its mirror. A woman behind the vanity looks at the camera through the empty space where the mirror would be.

Sam Caruthers-Knight (she/her)
Volunteer Coordinator

volunteer@reclaimitpdx.org

Sam loves how ReClaim It has the magic ability to provide whatever oddball thing she’s looking for—especially because it’s usually in a section she wouldn’t expect. In her free time, she’s obsessed with folding paper & finds that, for a simple & seemingly boring object, a sheet of paper has endless possibilities!

Repair Technician (he/they)

repair@reclaimitpdx.org

Our repair technician, a true master of transformation, works their magic on broken items, turning them into fresh, innovative creations. Their skill & creativity breathe new life into these pieces, giving them a chance to shine once more.

They contribute their expertise at Community Warehouse +, a donation drop-off hub operated collaboratively by ReClaim It & Community Warehouse, with sponsorship from Metro, in the Gresham community.

person stands in front of thrift store collage supplies and greeting cards

Nico (any pronouns!)
Retail Associate

Nico’s favorite things include old maps, neat furniture & cheap art supplies. When they’re not at work, you can find them organizing their local community, running, listening to podcasts & cooking. Next time you’re in the store, ask them about the 8 different countries they’ve been to!

Person in t-shirt and apron standing in thrift store in front of a display of refinished cast iron cookware

Gideon (he/him)
Retail Associate

Gideon loves the quirky taxidermy that finds its way to the shop & sweeping up broken glass. When he’s not at work, he enjoys chillaxing & spending time with friends. Did you know: Even though he skipped half the school year, he still passed all his classes & graduated?!

Trashleigh (they/them)


Trash Advocate & all-round vibe

Trashleigh, a trash panda w/ a passion for sustainability, believes in the magic of giving discarded items a second chance. With a background in creative mischief & a love for turning the overlooked into treasures, Trashleigh inspires our team & community to embrace the beauty of reimagination. From visiting local recycled art shows to gleaning treasures from the transfer station to repairing & reimagining what others have discarded, Trashleigh is a symbol of the potential found in the unexpected.