Staff Bios

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Rebekah Burns

Rebekah Burns is the Executive Director of Powell Economic Partnership/ Powell Chamber/ Powell Visitor Center. She supports and grows our existing businesses. In addition, she develops industries and recruits businesses that match the people and culture of the Powell Valley. Rebekah is a fierce advocate for Powell’s businesses, citizens, and institutions. She serves on several Park County committees and boards. She is a graduate of PCLI Class XII. Rebekah has a Film Production degree from Towson University. For over 15 years, she worked in video production and content creation creating stories and crafting messages. Currently, Rebekah loves exploring the wilds of Wyoming with her sons and husband.

Vicki Taylor

Vicki Taylor

Vicki (Vic) Taylor is the Executive Assistant for Powell Economic Partnership/Powell Chamber/Powell Visitor Center. She provides support to the Executive Team and information to visitors. She was born and raised in the Bighorn Basin. Vicki has an AA in Airline Management. Wanderlust hit in her 20s and lasted 20 years. She managed travel agencies in NE, WY, MT and No. CA. Later, she traveled the US working in the tire industry. Recently, she spent three summers working at Buffalo Bill State Park and works part-time at Powell Aquatic Center. She’s been an Ambassador since 2018. Vic enjoys researching and sharing information about the greater Yellowstone region.

Jessica Lum-Williams

Jessica Lum-Williams

Jessica Lum is the Grants Manager for Powell Economic Partnership/ Powell Chamber/ Powell Visitor Center. Her primary task is to coordinate PEP’s Intermediary AmeriCorps VISTA Program which funds ten VISTA positions. This program builds capacity and addresses poverty in our community at nine sites throughout Park County. Jessica has a B.A. in Communications from Idaho State University and a Master's in Applied Anthropology from Northern Arizona University. For the past nine years, Jessica has worked in healthcare and social services managing grant-funded programs in Arizona and Wyoming. Jessica spends her free time with her family of five enjoying the great Wyoming outdoors.

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The Powell Visitor Center relies on part-time staff year-round to keep residents and visitors informed about where to stay, things to do and places to eat. Our knowledgeable staff promotes the region so that visitors and residents have the best possible experience. Allie Gilliatt is a student at Powell High School and works part-time for PEP in the summer. Mary Wells is a Chamber Ambassador and a life-long resident and community contributor.