THE COMPANY:

    Hanson – Locher Innovations was formed after the development of the “Baggie Buddy” portable waste disposal invention. Being in the construction business we are always looking for tools and devices to make our jobs more streamlined, efficient and productive. After searching for a waste basket that would roll around and not really be limited by the size of the basket itself, we found that it did not exist. Since it was not available, the only way to have one was to develop it personally. Prototypes were developed, improved upon and eventually used at our own jobs for various construction tasks. The “Baggie Buddy” is handy for loading scraps of sheetrock once a room has had the sheetrock installed. It is most convenient in the yard for raking leaves in the fall. You simply install the bag, lay it down so the hoop is perpendicular to the ground and rake leaves into it without having someone hold the bag open for you. We have found that the “Baggie Buddy” has so many uses that it would probably be a useable product that the average American would like to have in their garage.

PARTNER HISTORY:

Scott Hanson and Joe Locher are friends and business partners. They originally met in Juneau, Alaska and played music together in a rock & roll band at local clubs, in the 80’s. They both have been carpenters for many years and have owned and operated construction businesses personally. Scott is an extraordinary finish carpenter and is sought after to do custom renovations on multimillion dollar homes in Seattle’s exclusive city neighborhoods. Joe has built and sold single family homes in the Juneau, Alaska and also owned and operated a mobile home park there. Most recently he has purchased, remodeled and sold single family homes in the South Seattle area.

    Scott is 48 years old, happily married and has a seven year old daughter. Joe is 49, and a single father raising a 15 year old boy.