Silas Crews landed in Sequim in 2018 to be closer to family living in the Pacific Northwest. He owns and operates a local video production company, Story Crane, which works with many local small businesses and non-profits to craft marketing content and strategy. He has a background in journalism as well as non-profit and e-commerce marketing, forming a wealth of experience helping brands create purposeful and authentic content. Silas joins the SFAM Board of Directors with a passion for local community building and is excited to help bolster a strong local market culture for farmers, artisans, and guests. 

Eric Pickens is an elementary teacher with the Port Angeles School District and also serves on the Sequim School Board.  Eric has lived in Sequim for the past seven years with his wife and two daughters. He is passionate about the success of his community and is always looking for opportunities to advocate for its continued growth.  Eric is thrilled to be a part of the Sequim Farmers & Artisans Market because he believes that showing support to local growers and artisans is a fundamental aspect of maintaining a strong local economy.  

Sam Konovalov is a medicinal plant & vegetable farmer in Sequim. Growing up in Sequim public schools, Sam learned the economic importance of community-based farming. After 12 years growing his small business into three local farms, Sam is excited to give back to the local community who has given him so much. In his fifth season as a vendor with the Sequim Farmers & Artisans Market, Sam is excited to use his experience to help bring new opportunities for vendors with his service on the board, all in an effort to create a local hub where community members can engage with their local farmers and discover new businesses to support.

Serena Williams was born and raised in Washington State and moved to the Olympic Peninsula with her family in late 2020. Serena holds an MBA from the University of Washington and has a background in aerospace supply chain and vendor contract management. She is the chair of the board at Olympic Nature Experience and also a certified event planner and is especially excited to share her skills to support SFAM in their Fundraising and Outreach efforts. She looks forward to creating future events that celebrate SFAM with the community that it serves. Serena lives in the mountains with her husband, young daughter, and German Shepherd. Her family is currently developing their 20 acre property into Blue Mountain Meadows, a working farm and event venue with an apiary, orchard, and boutique vineyard.

Emma Jane Garcia unearthed her passion for connecting with local food systems through work on organic production farms. She expanded her understanding of sustainable farming methods through education in herbal and regenerative agriculture, local produce department management, and farmers market management. Emma Jane is currently part of the Parks and Facilities division at the City of Sequim, enabling her to persist in promoting healthy living in her local community. She is enthusiastic about contributing to her community's well-being and resiliency through her role on the market board.