Don Hukari, Publisher

Don Hukari has lived in Tuolumne County for over 30 years, raising a family and enjoying the life that drew him from the San Jose area. In 1978, Don started Hukari Designs, a graphic design and silkscreen printing company. For 28 years in his downtown Sonora office, Don designed advertising for clients from all types of businesses in the area and served on the boards of the Central Sierra Arts Council and Tuolumne County Visitors Bureau. Don developed fine art style using the silkscreen process to produce serigraphs, which he continues to display in local galleries.

In 1988 Don started Central Sierra Seasons with the help of a Rural Renaissance grant from the State of California. The goal was to show the best of the region's lifestyles, cultural heritage and natural beauty while using the talents of local artists, photographers and writers. The nearly 20 year legacy of Central Sierra Seasons is a testimony to the quality and integrity of people that contribute to that success.

Jan Hovey, Editor

Jan Hovey is owner of a public relations and marketing company – Target Marketing - in Murphys, and has been editor of Central Sierra Seasons for six years. Published in several regional publications over the years including writing a weekly column in The Calaveras Enterprise, writing has been a life-long passion for Jan. A 20-year veteran of Calaveras County, Jan is very active in the community and happily resides in Murphys with her husband, Chuck, and son, Kyle.

Born and raised in Los Angeles, as soon as she was the “age of reasoning,” took off on a quest to work in beautiful places including Yellowstone National Park, the Napa Valley and Yosemite National Park. Her marketing experience exceeds 30 years, and she is currently the marketing director of the Ebbetts Pass National Scenic Byway, as well as consultant to a number of non-profit organizations.

Awards include second place in the California Tourism Awards for “Best Cooperative Marketing Effort,” “Hearts for the Arts” Award from the Calaveras Arts Council, “Women Who Make a Difference” Award from the Calaveras AAUW and the Distinguished Public Service Award from the Angels-Murphys Rotary Club.

Ken Jay, Sales

Born back East, Ken graduated from college, majoring in marketing. He moved to Tuolumne County in 1978 “for the seasons,” and, for twelve years has been working for “Seasons!” His first job was in sales for the Mother Lode Weekly, and then as marketing director for Viacom. In 1985, Ken teamed with Dave Bonnot and created Columbine Designs in Sonora, a business that continues to thrive. “It’s a wonderful friendship,” said Ken, “and a great journey. I enjoy and admire the people I work with.”

Bertha Underhill, Sales

Bertha “For all seasons-for all reasons” Underhill continues to be an extraordinary advocate of Seasons. Born and raised in Salinas, Bertha lives with her husband, Dick, in Camp Connell.

Bertha’s resume includes attending San Francisco State University until she found out that she needed to work for a living and then became accounting supervisor for Pacific Bell in San Jose, where she was employed for 23 years. After marrying Dick in 1985 and moving to Calaveras two years later, Bertha became a coordinator for the Calaveras Women’s Crisis Line for a year and then sold advertising for The Calaveras Enterprise for four years. In 1994, Bertha started her own business, Underhill Sales & Associates, filling a niche in the foothills, selling advertising for publications, organizations and events. She has been selling ads for Seasons for twelve years.

Bertha, in her many successful endeavors, is also the District 3 Director of the Calaveras County Water District, past chair of the Calaveras Democratic Central Committee and is a foundation member of the Mark Twain St. Joseph’s Hospital.

Richard Call, Departments Editor / Web Editor

Richard Call literally grew up with Central Sierra Seasons. He used to visit the magazine's office as a child when his mother was an ad rep, helping apply labels to the covers and assisting with distribution. Between those days and the present, Richard was busy picking up a strong background in web design and pursuing an array of design and media related studies.

He moved back to the area in 2001 and returned to the Seasons office to apply labels and help the ad reps do distribution. In doing these tasks he was able to create opportunities to demonstrate his other proficiencies and worked his way into an actual desk, from which he performs many essential administrative duties. As the Departments Editor, he compiles and formats the Calendar of Events pages, the Dining Guide and the Lodging Guide. He is enthusiastic about adding features to the website as the Web Editor.