The Northwest Railway Museum is pleased to announce theappointment of a new team member. Jennifer
Osborn has joined the Northwest Railway Museum as the new Marketing Director. She
is replacing Sue VanGerpen who after serving more than six years left the Museum earlier this month to accept a position at another Valley business.
Ms. Osborn arrives at the Museum via the Snoqualmie Valley Chamber of Commerce where she performed the functions of Business Manager. She
brings with her a wealth of community knowledge and connections.
Jennifer’s new responsibilities at the Museum include
managing Snoqualmie Railroad Days, leading of the overall marketing effort, and
community outreach. Principally, Jennifer
will be working with the Museum’s other key staff to update and implement the strategic
marketing plan. The plan will feature
improved awareness for the Museum’s favorite annual events: Santa Train, Day Out With Thomas, and Snoqualmie Railroad Days.
It will also focus on building attendance throughout the year,
especially for educational programming.
Ms. Osborn has a strong background in education. Prior to working at the Chamber, she completed
her Masters degree in Education, which included an internship in guidance
counseling at Aviation High School in Seattle. She has also worked for the
Snoqualmie Valley School District at Snoqualmie Middle School.
always wanted to return to the Pacific Northwest. Her family has lived in the
Snoqualmie Valley for the last eight years after relocating here from Carlsbad,
California. Both of her daughters attend Mt. Si High School and are very active
in their school community.
Jennifer is very involved in the local community. She is a member of the Snoqualmie Valley Historical Museum Board and is a member of the Snoqualmie Valley Schools Foundation Board. The history and future of the Snoqualmie Valley are very
important to her and make her a great fit for the Northwest Railway Museum.
Welcome aboard Jennifer!
