2024-25 HDSA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Ken Coman (he/him)
Owner, Top It Frozen Yogurt Shoppe
Board President
Ken has been a downtown business owner since 2021 as the owner of Top It Frozen Yogurt Shoppe. He was approached (twice) by the HDSA executive director as an excellent candidate to serve as the HDSA president. Since joining in July of 2024, Ken has hit the ground running, bringing his extensive background in corporate HR to help develop a vision and strategy for not only the organization, but the entire downtown district. Ken appreciates our vibrant events but also understands the importance of the overall stewardship of the downtown and hopes to be a voice for community, growth and enthusiasm for our historic district. "As a business owner and someone who cares deeply about the people who live here, I want to help connect the merchants, landlords, and residents so we can better work together around a common vision to transform the way we think and act. We have a vision for our future and I am excited to be a part of building that future."
Trent DeVerter (he/him)
Owner, RedTrux Productions
Board Vice President
Trent has served HDSA as the co-chair of the Zombie Walk for the last few years and officially joined the board in 2022. He was nominated and elected as Vice President of HDSA in April of 2023. A local producer, he is also the engineer and producer of our podcast, “Snohomish Storytellers”. Trent was initially drawn to HDSA because he wanted to continue building experiences in the Historic District. The history and openness provides a space for unique events that can foster lifelong memories. With a desire to solidify the longevity of the historic district, Trent wants to preserve the unique character of Snohomish while developing new ways to share it with residents, business owners, and visitors. His favorite project is the Snohomish Zombie Walk, allowing him to bring new ideas to grown the event and increase donations to the benefactor, the Snohomish Community Food Bank. He loves this event, and others, because it not only meets an important need, but families create lifelong memories when they participate in programs like this, which is what he wants to accomplish through his work at HDSA. Having his own memories from his small east coast hometown, Snohomish reminds him of why it is important to foster those next generation memories that makes people fall in love with and never forget downtown Snohomish.
Lucy Henderson (she/her)
Board Secretary
Lucy joined the board in May of 2024 after serving as a block ambassador, on the Winterfest committee, and assisting with general admin and photography projects for HDSA. As a photographer, Lucy fell in love with downtown Snohomish through the lens of her camera. Loving the unique history and people of this little town, she was eager to find ways to learn more and get involved, eventually finding HDSA. Her experience in the high tech world makes her an ideal secretary. As a block ambassador, Lucy appreciated the relationships and friendships along the way and sees the volunteer role as a board member as a critical connection to the community. She finds downtown Snohomish special and worth her service because of, "The history, it's just a special place. The merchants, our community....and it's home!"
Ingrid Harten (she/her)
Owner, Snohomish Bakery and First & Union Kitchen
Board Treasurer
Our veteran board member, Ingrid has served HDSA for 10 years! Previously the board president, Ingrid is now serving as the treasurer and continues to bring her expansive institutional knowledge to the board while also fully embracing the new energy and changes that we have made over the last year. She has always felt a strong sense of place and community in this town which made her want to move to Snohomish and do business here. As part of HDSA, Ingrid has found great meaning in aligning the organization with the Main Street Approach and looks forward to receiving full accreditation (HDSA us currently a Washington Main Street Affiliate). She also values being involved with the downtown business community and the vital work done by our organization.
Amanda Munro (she/her)
Local Resident
Board Member at Large
Amanda serves on the HDSA board as the PRIDE committee chair. "Pride is a fantastic way to show people within and around Snohomish how wonderful, kind, and loving our community is. Pride is an avenue for HDSA to preserve the welcoming, inclusive community Snohomish is known for" she shares. Her service began throughout 2024 as she learned the ropes to lead this monumental event and she began her official board service in July of 2024. Amanda is an important voice as a resident, community member, and parent in Snohomish where she enjoys the magic of our small town through events, business relationships, and the city administration. She finds HDSA to be the organization that "actively shapes the culture of our town and is excited to be part of this work. Amanda most looks forward to showing people how Snohomish can embrace growth and change without losing it's small town charm.
Leslie Davis (she/her)
Realtor & Co-Owner of Lamb & Co.
Board Member at Large
After careful consideration, Leslie joined the board in March of 2023. Leslie is driven by her love for the community. "This is my town! I was raised here, my family is being raised here! Snohomish represents who I am and I want to help keep it the small town it is while still embracing the growth it needs!" Leslie is the co-owner of Lamb and Company which she runs with her twin sister, Lyndsay. As a business owner in downtown Snohomish, she has a passion for the economic vitality and health of businesses through community collaboration. Leslie also loves Winterfest and hosts the Santa Breakfast for this event each year.
Beth Braun (she/her)
Friend of Snohomish
Board Member at Large
Beth has served as a board member of HDSA for 2 years and this is not the only board she has dedicated her time to. As a former board member with the Snohomish County Tourism Bureau, she understands the importance of cooperative community support to inspire engagement and attract visitors and wanted to contribute her knowledge to helping Snohomish grow. Initially invited to volunteer at the wine walk, Beth still finds this to be her favorite way to participate as she can engage with visitors about what brought them to Snohomish and share what makes Snohomish unique. Beth especially appreciates the way merchants in downtown Snohomish are connected to and support each other, which makes Snohomish so welcoming. When visitors feel welcome they will return and tell others. She also wants to be able to help facilitate changes and ideas to help Snohomish grow and attract more visitors.
David Flynn (he/him)
Owner, Studio 606 & Resident
Board Member at Large
David is a new board member of HDSA joining in May of 2023 and serves as a design committee co-chair, specifically as a liaison to the Snohomish Arts Community. Drawn to HDSA for the preservation of our historic district and small businesses, David hopes to support this work through his partnership with the Snohomish Arts Community. He is especially looking forward to the upcoming studio tour, installing murals throughout town, and bringing new art centric events to Winterfest. He is also looking forward to the continued promotion of tourism through art, design, culture, and DEI considerations for our community. David finds Snohomish a worthwhile investment of his time because in his words, “If you have been here you know. If not, well it’s just a darn swell place to be.”
Pam James (she/her)
Local Resident and Realtor
Board Member at Large
A local realtor and resident, Pam has been a board member since 2018 and serves as a board member at large. Having previously held the role of wine walk committee chair, Pam was originally drawn to HDSA as a volunteer for the wine walks. A facebook post inviting new volunteers interested her in hopes that she would meet other community members and forward the work of an organization that she found to be a good, local cause. As she continues her work on the board, Pam hopes to keep the organization moving forward with its goals and events that help downtown Snohomish and it’s businesses. Her favorite event is the wine walk because everyone enjoys participating and it serves as a fundraiser for HDSA. She hopes to contribute in any way that will keep the mission of HDSA alive, growing, and thriving because Snohomish is a beautiful small town, both physically and community wise, offering a lot that you don’t find in other towns.
Sheila DeVerter (she/her)
Owner, RedTrux Productions
Board Member at Large, Wine Walk Committee Chair
Sheila has brought exciting new energy to the board after volunteering at the Wine Walk and Zombie Walk and now serves as our Wine Walk Committee Chair and manages many of our promotional programs. Seeing the opportunity to get involved in (and give back to) the community, Sheila also understood that as a board member, she could have a bigger impact in HDSA and the Snohomish community. The most meaningful HDSA project she has been a part of is co-hosting the Snohomish Storytellers podcast. She has found that meeting and getting to know so many people that make this community special, and being able to share that experience with others, has been really enjoyable and fulfilling. Sheila appreciates the people that make up the community (whether they live, work, or visit) and seeing how much they care and how much time they pour into Snohomish motivates her to return the favor and do the same. In turn, she hopes to maintain the essence that makes Snohomish that special place we know and love and at the same time continuing to make Snohomish relevant and inclusive as we progress into the future.
Marz Powers (she/her)
Board Member at Large
Marlena "Marz" Powers joined the board in October of 2023 and brings her expansive knowledge of business development, marketing, and creative genius to HDSA. Marz loves utilizing technology to create efficiency and to allow time for what humans do best - connect! "My interest in HDSA sparked from my very essence as a community connector and a lover of Snohomish County. Witnessing the association's dedication to not only preserving but also rejuvenating our historic downtown, I saw a reflection of my own values." Marz looks forward to leveraging her "knack for connecting people and passion for community" to effectively serve at HDSA and is interested in developing initiatives and programs that span generations. "What makes downtown Snohomish so dear to me, why I devote my time and heart to it, is its unparalleled blend of warmth, history, and community. It's like the family kitchen – the heart of the home, where everyone gathers, stories are shared, and memories made. It's that special sense of belonging and shared history that makes downtown Snohomish not just a place, but a feeling, a community worth every moment of service."
Maygen Hetherington (she/her)
Executive Director
Maygen is the executive director of HDSA and has held this role since April of 2022. Maygen came to HDSA with the hopes of working directly in and for her own neighborhood. Initially drawn to Snohomish because of that special “Snoho vibe” Maygen loves cultivating community, creating spaces for people to discover and thrive in their talents, and supporting small business owners in a meaningful way. She appreciates that this job allows her to continue to learn and develop new skills. Understanding the Main Street Approach was very important to her when she originally accepted her role and she has enjoyed working with the board to restructure HDSA in accordance with the Main Street Model. She hopes to continue to foster the important work that makes Snohomish the Pacific Northwest’s most beloved small town!
Denya Ardis (she/her)
Programs & Communications Manager
Denya Ardis joined the Historic Downtown Snohomish Association as the Programs & Communications Manager in July 2024. Her connection to HDSA began even before her family moved to Snohomish, when she first came across HDSA’s Instagram page. The captivating portrayal of downtown Snohomish sparked a deep appreciation for the area, and with her background in nonprofit programs and marketing, she knew this role would be an ideal fit. Although Denya is new to HDSA, she’s eager to contribute to Winterfest, a community favorite that adds a touch of holiday magic to the town she already loves. As she grows in her role, Denya hopes to bring her promotional expertise and unique resident perspective to help sustain and grow Snohomish’s Main Street charm. She also looks forward to learning more about the Main Street Four Points approach, especially in areas like economic vitality, which she believes are essential to downtown's success. For Denya, Snohomish offers the perfect blend of community spirit and lively amenities, and she's excited to build her family’s future in a place that makes everyday life feel special.