About Me

coffee bagMy name is Michael Comfort. I was born in Costa Rica, where my missionary parents were studying Spanish. My three brothers and I spent most of our adventurous childhood in Bolivia. Part of it was in the jungle town of Caranavi, and the other part in the city of La Paz (13,000 ft). Since I was 12, I’ve lived mostly in Newberg and Dundee, Oregon (I left and came back several times).

I am an 8th generation Quaker, and follower of Jesus.

allegraprintI’ve been a graphic designer for over 20 years. My day job is at Allegra Print & Imaging, (formerly Vineyard Graphics, and before that, Barclay Press). I have been in the same building since 1995. I recently finished up  8-and-a-half years as a packaging designer for MeadowLand Corporation, designing grass seed bags and buckets. I am thankful I can support my family doing what I love.

Speaking of what I love…

  • Deanne, my wife for over 23 years
  • My kids: Alison, Aaron and Austin

family-at-alisons-graduation

Other things I enjoy:

  • Mountain biking—especially the twice-a-year bike rides in Central Oregon.
  • Macs
  • Maps
  • Photography
  • Crossword puzzles
  • Yard work
  • Travel
  • Blazers basketball

Fears:

I’ve got more personal thoughts about “comfort zones” here.

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