About Us

The Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau (OPVB) is a professional sales, marketing and public relations organization committed to enhancing the economic well-being of the North Olympic Peninsula by selling the area as a desirable visitor destination and working closely with other economic development and community organizations.

Among its other functions, OPVB provides administrative support for the Olympic Peninsula Tourism Commission and is the point of contact for the State of Washington for travel writers, tour operators and film scouts interested in the Olympic Peninsula.

Meet the Staff of OPVB

Diane Schostak, Executive Director                   diane@olympicpeninsula.org

Diane has been with the OPVB since May 2006. She is a long-time resident of the Olympic Peninsula, a descendant of pioneers who homesteaded on the Hoh River. She was named the Washington State Travel and Tourism Employee of the year in 1995 for her work in bringing awareness of new products on the peninsula after timber cutbacks spurred an economic shift. More recently, she served as the director of the Forks Chamber of Commerce since 1997. Diane handles advertising placements, media and film requests and serves as the administrator for the Olympic Peninsula Tourism Commission.

Mary Brelsford,  Communications Manager       mary@olympicpeninsula.org

Mary joined OPVB March 2008.  Mary is a returning native of Port Angeles and has 20+ years of experience in marketing and marketing communications.  She has an undergraduate degree from WSU in art and architecture; an MBA from Portland State University focusing on marketing and international business; and a Certificate in Project Management from University of Washington.  Mary brings a unique blend of education and practical experience to the bureau.

 Gloria C, Visitor Services                                          info@olympicpeninsula.org

Gloria joined the Bureau in June 2006. Prior to coming to the Peninsula, she spent 20 years working in customer relations as a training supervisor and a supervisor in a call center. She has a Certificate for a Training Specialist from the University of Washington.  Her responsibilities include visitor services, the Fairchild Airport brochure display program, providing assistance to the director,  statistics, and the webmaster for several websites.

Board of Directors

10 rooms or less:                                                                
Peggy Frehner , President
Inn at Rooster Hill
info@innatroosterhill.com

11 rooms or more:
Pam Dahl
Lake Crescent Lodge
dahl-pamela@aramark.com

Bed & Breakfast:
Jim Bennett 
Misty Valley Inn
jbennett@olynet.com

RV Park/Campground:
Becky Rice, Treasurer
Log Cabin Resort
logcabin@logcabinresort.net

At Large:
Tammi Hinkle                                                                                                          Adventures Through Kayaking                                                                   tammi@atkayaking.com 

Sara Ellen Case
Dungeness River Center
saraellen.mn@gmail.com  

Pam Russell
Russell Works
russellworks@olypen.com

Dale Holiday, Secretary
Holiday Consulting
drdale@olypen.com
 

At Large Lodging:

 Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau

338 W First Street,  Suite 104
PO Box 670.  Port Angeles WA 98362
Phone: (360)452-8552   Toll Free:  1-800-942-4042    Fax:  (360)452-7383