Annette Pitts
CEO
(360) 704-7544 Ext. 2
Who We Are
Experience Olympia & Beyond is the official destination marketing organization for Thurston County and each of its communities.
We are a small but mighty team that’s 100% committed to delivering on our mission, and doing so in keeping with our vision for the future and our values.
Our Mission
We reveal the most iconic Thurston County experiences for the world to discover.
Our Vision
To be known as a top travel destination in the Pacific Northwest.
Our Values
Accountability
We take responsibility for our words, actions, results, and everything in between.
Collaboration
We do our best work when we recognize one another’s strengths—we listen, support, and adapt together.
Respect
We value diverse perspectives and treat people with dignity and professionalism.
Trust
The relationships we build are rooted in our ability to instill confidence that we are experts in our field, our actions are fair, and our behavior is responsible and reliable.
Integrity
Our organization is transparent and firmly rooted in the highest ethical standards.
Empathy
We care about the well-being of others and show kindness and caring every day.
Our Team
Jeff Bowe
Vice President of Sales and Development
(360) 704-7544 Ext. 3
Kelly Campbell
Vice President of Finance and Administration
(360) 704-7544 Ext. 7
Melissa Elkins
Director of Strategic Initiatives
(360) 704-7544 Ext. 5
Heidi Roth
Content & Brand Manager
(360) 704-7544 Ext. 4
Emily Lawrence
Senior Public Relations Manager
(360) 704-7544 Ext. 6
NONDISCRIMINATION
Discrimination against individuals on the basis of ethnicity, religion, color, gender, age, pregnancy, national origin, disability, veteran or family status, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local laws, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies, is strictly prohibited by Experience Olympia & Beyond.