Velvet Thacker grew up just west over the mountains in North Bend. She moved to Ellensburg to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Law and Justice from Central Washington University. After graduating, Velvet decided to stay in the valley she grew to love and called her home.

Learning business and leadership in the hospitality industry for the last 8 years has given her a keen sense strategy and planning. Throughout her career in hospitality, she has wor...