Letter from the President

creating meaningful memories

My daughter, Olivia, recently returned home after spending several years abroad. While she’s excited to head overseas again, having her familiar presence back in our home has reminded me what makes this time of year so special: creating meaningful memories with the people we love.

Longer days and warm weather aren’t just signs of summer. They mean conversations on the porch as the sun sets, weekend road trips to visit family you haven’t seen in months, and days spent at one of the many lakes surrounding Spokane. Olivia may no longer be the little girl asking me to play mermaids in the pool, but the joy we share feels exactly the same. “Fun” may look a little different these days, yet I feel the same happiness at a backyard barbecue with family now as I did as a child. Those everyday moments of joy are the gifts I treasure most—far more than anything you could buy.

At Canopy, we often say that “fun is who we are.” It’s one of our core values and a reminder that growth and success should always leave room for meaningful connection. That’s why we have a staff-led culture crew dedicated to organizing potlucks, celebrations, and opportunities for our team to come together. Time and again, this community reminds me that the time we make for fun is not wasted. It’s essential to our lives.

Work, responsibilities at home, and the unexpected changes that come with each season of life tend to fill our schedules. It can become difficult to prioritize time with the people who matter most. My hope for you this summer is that you choose to say yes to those moments, even when they require a little extra effort or planning. Because often, it’s the simplest moments that become the memories we carry with us forever.