Building Bellingham

Author: Leo Cohen

What does it take to build a business in Whatcom County? Each month, host Leo Cohen sits down with the people behind your favorite Bellingham businesses to discover who they are, how they got started, what inspires them, and how they overcame the challenges they've faced along the way.
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Stephanie Morrell, Bellingham Bells Organization | Season 7, Episode 7
Episode 7
Friday, 20 March, 2026

Meet Stephanie Morrell, President and General Manager of the Bellingham Bells. Stephanie came to Bellingham at 18 years old to attend Western, and after working for the Bellingham Herald post-graduation, she joined the Bells in 2013 as their Marketing Director. Not too long after, she moved into the General Manager role in 2016 before additionally taking on her role as President in 2024, making this year her 13th with the Bells. In this episode, Stephanie talks to us about the importance of keeping it local at Joe Martin stadium, what the economic ins and outs of running a collegiate-based team look like, as well as what the experience of hitting a moving target that is running a sports organization in an arts-focused community. Plus, we hear a little insight into how they curate an electric experience for everyone who comes to the ballpark and not just die hard sports fans, and Leo takes a swing at seeing how he can be Dinger for a game. Enjoy the episode! Learn more about the Bellingham Bells & watch a game this season: 🌐 Website: https://bellinghambells.com/ 🌐 Instagram: https://instagram.com/bhambells 🌐 Facebook: https://facebook.com/BellsBaseball - Building Bellingham is a community podcast produced by the Bellingham Real Estate Co. Our Crew: Producer & Audio Editor | Taylor Beal Video Production | Cooper Hansley Host | Leo Cohen Follow the show: 🌐 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/building.bellingham/ 🌐 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/building.bellingham 🌐 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@buildingbellingham