Matt Lorch – Auctioneer

Bridge is pleased to welcome auctioneer Matt Lorch back to the stage for this year's Building Bridges Auction.

Working as a news anchor in some of the country's largest markets including Seattle, Boston, Miami, and Baltimore, Matt developed an audience engagement style all his own.

He has a true passion for hosting fundraising events for nonprofit organizations. Some of his clients include Special Olympics Washington, Seattle Children’s Hospital, Woodland Park Zoo, The Museum of Flight, Mary’s Place, Camp Korey, EvergreenHealth Foundation, Northwest Kidney Centers, Boyer Children’s Clinic, Cancer Pathways, Meany Center for the Performing Arts, Town Hall Seattle, Northwest Parkinson’s Foundation, Seattle Works, PROVAIL, Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center, Wonderland Child and Family Services, and numerous local private schools and PTSAs.  

Matt is a local guy. He grew up in the Seattle area, graduating from Sammamish High School in Bellevue and the University of Washington. 

As the proud father of a son with developmental disabilities, Matt is a true believer in the services provided by Bridge Disability Ministries. He thanks you for your support!

Jamie Tompkins – Emcee
Getting to the heart of each story is how Jamie has made a career in broadcasting. Working as an Emmy Award winning news anchor and reporter, her storytelling has taken her from coast to coast. 

Jamie has lived and worked in the Pacific Northwest for nearly a decade. She is married and has three incredible stepkids. 

She especially enjoys working with local nonprofit organizations, using her skills to help them share their voice and platform to reach the greater community. She appreciates your role in the story of Bridge Disability Ministries, and she thanks you for your support!