Heather Ouilette, CO-OWNER

To our company, Heather brings a vast knowledge of business and finance. She has a B.A. in Psychology from Western Washington University and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Kaplan University. As Co-Owner of Bellingham Yachts, Heather oversees accounting, business administration, and in-house financing programs, utilizing the experience she gained by owning a local clothing boutique as well as serving as Business Services Manager for nine years at a hospitality firm. Originally joining the BYS team in 2008, Heather stepped away to grow her family and returned in a full-time capacity in 2018. 

Heather is the wife of Matt Ouilette, and together they have two beautiful children, Olive and Frances. As a family, they enjoy exploring the great outdoors, boating, camping, and traveling the world. 

Cheyenne Hanson, Administrative Assistant

Born and raised in Bellingham, Cheyenne’s youth was spent traveling with family and exploring the beautiful PNW. Later Cheyenne graduated with a BA in Archeological sciences, from the University of Washington, and further enriched her experiences traveling and working with her husband around the country. 

Cheyenne’s love for the PNW eventually led her back here where she was drawn to BYS for the opportunity to help our clients achieve their dreams of adventuring on the water. At BYS, she combines her warm disposition and her multifaceted skill set to provide support to our dynamic team. 

Outside the office Cheyenne enjoys watching her favorite TV shows, embarking on new travels, and enjoying Whatcom County’s beer scene with her husband and dog.