INTRODUCING GOLD SPONSOR
Amy Becken and Kitsap Audiology

I grew up in Poulsbo, WA, the youngest of four children. I went to Holy Names Academy High School in Seattle. I attended Western WA Univ where I received my Bachelor of Arts and Masters of Arts Degree in Audiology. I then received my Doctorate, (Doctor of Audiology) at the Univ of Arizona School of Health Sciences.

When my father was five years old he lost all of his hearing to scarlet fever. He was completely deaf in that hearing devices were of no benefit to him. He did not use sign language. He was a lip reader. He definitly had an influence on me which led to the field of Audiology. He passed away in October one month shy of his 89th birthday. I started my private practice (Kitsap Audiology) in January of 1993. This year marked my 20th Anniversary! I have been unbelievably blessed to have a successful practice and to have developed the relationships I have with my patients. Many are still my patients after 20 years. I have been to weddings, funerals and memorials of many of my patients. I consider many of them "family". I have the best staff there is to have and I contribute much of the practice's success to them.

I have always loved horses and grew up riding, thanks again to my dad. Nothing competitive, more like trail riding. When I went to college so went the horses! It was all about school, family and career. I never lost my passion for horses so once I had my career and family established, I decided I needed to get back into it which eventually led to cutting thanks to my good friend Sue Dahl! I am not showing, as I am not there yet! I just so enjoy being with all the wonderful people and watching such talented people and amazing horses.

I live in Gig Harbor, WA with Doug Mulkey. I have two amazing boys! Alex is 17 and a Junior at Bellarmine Prep in Tacoma and Zachary is 16 and a Sophmore at Gig Harbor High School. They used to come to a few shows, especially CCC shows in Ellensburg. They like horses but now that they are older it's just not their thing! They would rather ride their quads and go hunting! When we're not at cutting shows during show season we spend as much time as we can at our cabin in Conconully, WA. It's a great place to escape the stresses of everyday life!

At this time in my life with "no time" to spare I am enjoying Kenny Pugh show Splash. My goal is to take some lessons on her! But we'll see! She and KP will be going to Reno this year which is very exciting.

WCHA thanks you Amy for your generous contribution.