Amy Mack & Jason Olcott: Lake View Drive-In Meets a Bloody Good Company Man

Today, we dive into the incredible hometown journeys of Amy Mack and Jason Olcott—two Chelan Goats whose paths started in very different places but eventually intertwined in the most unexpected ways.Jason grew up in South Seattle before life’s twists brought his family to Lake Chelan, where he traded city life for Friday night lights, farm science classes, and the small-town community that would shape his story. From running the legendary Shot of Gratitude pub to creating Chelan’s own Righteous Bloody Mary, Jason’s journey is full of grit, humor, and that signature Olcott flair.Amy, on the other hand, was born with sunshine in her soul and raised right here in Chelan. With two great dads, a family legacy in restaurants, and a childhood spent at the iconic Lakeview Drive-In—a true cornerstone of the Valley—Amy’s story is deeply tied to community, tradition, and hard work. She went on to travel the world, live abroad in Germany, gain decades of restaurant experience in Alaska, and eventually carry forward the Lakeview Drive-In legacy into its third generation.What makes their story even more special? Jason and Amy were once high school acquaintances, reconnecting years later as friends and pen pals, before life brought them back together to build businesses—and a life—side by side here in Chelan.This episode is about family legacies, small-town roots, big adventures, and the undeniable pull of Lake Chelan that keeps calling people home. 🌄Join us for this fun, nostalgic, and inspiring conversation with Amy Mack and Jason Olcott.