Our Manufacturing & Repair Shop Team

Machine Shop Manager - After graduating from the Walla Walla Community College Machine Shop program in 1978, Jim went to work for B & H Machine in Walla Walla.  When the Co-op bought B & H Machine in 1998 Jim stayed on as Manager of the WWFC Machine Shop. 

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 Penny Arrowood

Machine Shop Office - Penny started with the Co-op in 2004 after many years of work in retail. She graduated from Walla Walla Community College with an AAAS Accounting Tech Degree. She says that she isn’t afraid to get her hands dirty and can change your tire and bake you an apple pie all in the same day! 

Canvas Shop - Gary began his career in 1968 in his family's business, Walla Walla Canvas and Draper. He was trained by Walla Walla icon, Beryl Mock. WWFC purchased the business in 2004 and was fortunate to have Gary stay on in the Canvas Shop. With his granddaughter, he recently became involved with Relay for Life and enjoys the time they spend together for this worthy cause.

Russ Antes

Automotive Machine Shop - Russell received an AA in Auto Mechanics from Walla Walla Community College. He began working at the Co-op in 2006 after 34 years at Walla Walla Motor Supply. Russell’s hobbies include bass fishing and archery hunting.

Machinist - Delbert is a machinist, welder and fabricator. He has been with WWFC since 2000 and received his training while serving in the US Navy at the Naval Air Station in Barber Point, HI and at Walla Walla Community College where he received his AAAS degree. Delbert enjoys fishing, camping, motorcycling and teaching motorcycle safety to young riders.

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Larry Braun

Welder/Fabricator - Larry specializes in application equipment.  A native of Walla Walla, he has been with the Co-op since 1989. He has worked in the agriculture industry of the Walla Walla Valley all his life. For enjoyment, Larry fishes, camps and boats with his family.

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Welder/Fabricator - Hart has been with the Co-op since 2004. He graduated from Walla Walla Community College and is a certified welder and machinist and has an Explosive Fork Lift License. He is a veteran of both the Army and Marine Corps where he was a Basic Weapons Instructor, Certified Section Chief, Field Artillery Cannonner and M1 Armor Crewman. 

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