VENDOR DIRECTORY

Leadership

Quimper Events Collective (QEC) is a nonprofit trade association founded in 2023 and registered with the Washington Secretary of State. We are recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(6) business league, which means we exist to support our member businesses. QEC brings together the tourism, hospitality and event and wedding professionals across the Olympic Peninsula.

QEC is governed by a Board of Directors who set the Collective’s direction, oversees its finances, and keeps QEC focused on what it was built for: helping local event professionals connect, collaborate, and grow together.

Meet the people who help guide the Collective below.

Board of Directors

Heidi Haney

President
(2023-present)

Founding Board member, Heidi Haney, has lived in Port Townsend for a decade.  Her family has roots in this area (Sequim) while she was raised in Eastern and Southern WA. 

Being in hospitality for her entire adult life, she has now had 2 of her dreams come to fruition ~ she owns and operates Tipsy Gypsy, a mobile bartending service that has been a staple in this area for 8 years.  Her 2nd dream is brand new ~ she just opened up a pub in Fort Worden State Park “Taps at the Guardhouse.” 

Mia Garcia

VP & Secretary
(2023-Present)

Mia is an artist and community connector based in Port Townsend, WA. She loves getting involved in just about any activity that works to improve the place she calls home. As the Vice President of QEC, she is dedicated to elevating the work of local event pros and strengthening the vibrant network of talent across Jefferson County. With a background in administration and project management, Mia brings a thoughtful, solutions-oriented approach to every collaboration. 

Natalie Maitland

Treasurer
(2023-Present)

A seven year resident of Port Townsend, Natalie Maitland brings 15+ successful years of experience in marketing, communications, events, business development, hospitality, and tourism to her role as Treasurer for the QEC. As the Executive Director of the Port Townsend Main Street Program, she collaborates with a variety of business owners, community organizations, and public entities to foster vitality, community, and placemaking. She is extensively involved in regional events and tourism organizations. Her passion for collaboration and supporting her community, along with support from her husband and sons, fuel her work.

Bethany Mahaffey

Director
(2023-Present)

Bethany is the founder and owner of Snowberry Weddings. She began planning and styling weddings professionally after planning her own wedding in 2015. She added floral design services to her offerings in 2020.

Bethany is inspired by the unruly beauty of the Pacific Northwest. She loves helping clients stay on track throughout the planning process, and loves witnessing their joy on their wedding day.

Marvin Copeland-Griggs

Director
(2024-present)

Marvin is a military brat and has lived most of his life on the Eastern Seaboard. The fates aligned and he found himself in the beautiful Port Townsend area. He has served on the Towns County Georgia Chamber of Commerce and Tourism and is happy to be a part of QEC and bring his experience to the board as we continue to grow and evolve at QEC. 

Rebekah Fessenden

Director
(2025-present)

Rebekah is an artist, visual designer, and owner of Seed Design, bringing 25+ years of experience in retail and event design to creating immersive environments for weddings, businesses, and special events.

Originally from San Francisco, Rebekah moved to the Olympic Peninsula in 2016 and fell in love with its natural beauty and vibrant creative community. A mother and nature enthusiast, she draws inspiration from the landscape and changing seasons. With an artist’s eye, she layers florals, natural materials, lighting, draping, furnishings, and distinctive details to create spaces that evoke emotion and feel deeply personal, organic, and alive.

Wooden terrace with green trees and tables located near lake preparing for festive romantic party in nature under blue sky

Thomas Horner

Director
(2026-present)

Thomas Horner is the owner of Misty Clover Farm, a 54-acre family farm, food forest, and event space in the Discovery Bay area. After 25 years with Marriott, Thomas traded the hotel kitchen for a permaculture approach where nature and the seasons guide the menu.

Thomas joined the board in Oct 2026 and looks forward to supporting member businesses and strengthening the culinary industry across the Olympic Peninsula.

Governance & Board Minutes

Founding Board Members

A note of thanks for our Steering Committee & Founding Board Members for their guidance during the formation of our organization.

Alexis Arrabito ✦ Bethany Mahaffey ✦ Heidi Haney ✦ Jeanette Bartlett ✦ Jessie Short ✦ Mia Garcia ✦ Natalie Maitland ✦ Rebecca Faisca ✦ Stephanie Selle