Our team is building brighter futures for the next generation and beyond.

South Puget Sound Habitat’s work is overseen by a board of directors and staff who deeply believe that all people deserve a decent place to call home.

“It is a true honor to work for this incredible organization and to lead a strong team in creating more opportunities for individual and community transformation through affordable housing.”

Elizabeth Walker

CEO, South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity

“It is a true honor to work for this incredible organization and to lead a strong team in creating more opportunities for individual and community transformation through affordable housing.”

Elizabeth Walker

South Puget Sound Habitat CEO

Our Staff

Administration

Elizabeth Walker
Elizabeth WalkerChief Executive Officer
Kathryn Wheeling
Kathryn WheelingExecutive Coordinator
Heidi MacDonald
Heidi MacDonald Finance and Adminstration Director
Joe Wolfe
Joe WolfeBusiness Manager
Eileen Dalton
Eileen DaltonAdministrative Assistant

Programs

Farra Layne Hayes
Farra Layne HayesSenior Director of Programs
Dani M. Clark
Dani M. ClarkDirector of Homeownership
Amanda Schuyler
Amanda SchuylerHome Repair Programs Manager
Lenny Halvorsen
Lenny HalvorsenConstruction Superintendent
Lance Renfroe
Lance RenfroeConstruction Site Manager
Phil Tobias
Phil TobiasHome Repair Specialist

Stores

Greg Laura
Greg LauraStores and Facilities Director
Randy Mickael
Randy MickaelOlympia Store Manager
Roger Hayter
Roger HayterYelm Store Manager

Advancement

Jill Rose
Jill RoseSenior Director of Advancement
Scott Wild
Scott WildMarketing and Public Relations Manager
Jay Banks
Jay BanksVolunteer Programs Manager
Jonathan Thomas
Jonathan ThomasCommunity Engagement Liaison
Liz La Chester
Liz La ChesterAdvancement Specialist

Our Board

  • Janine Ezzell, Chair, Account Manager – Chicago Title Company
  • Jennifer Arnold, Vice Chair, EVP/Chief Operating Officer – Olympia Federal Savings
  • Jason Richter, Treasurer, Deputy Treasurer – State of Washington
  • Cory Swank, Secretary, Branch Manager – Olympia Federal Savings
  • Carol Houston, Member, Professor Emeritus, Retired
  • Aaron Robel, Member, Vice President of Information Security – WSECU
  • Tessa Bradley, Member, Principal Architect/Owner – Artisans Group
  • Karen Halpern, Member, Retired Professor of Business – South Puget Sound Community College
  • Debbie Draper, Member, Managing Broker – Coldwell Banker Commercial Real Estate
  • Tina Davis, Member, Branch Manager – Peak Credit Union
  • Adriane Vincent, Member, Truss Specialist – Builders First Source
  • Chi Guerrero, Member, Wealth Manager – Transformational Advisory Group
  • Joe Bettridge, Member, VP Director of Commercial – Sunset Air Inc.

Passionate about the transformative power of housing?

Help build Thurston County’s future alongside a dynamic team of committed colleagues.