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Homes First Staff
Chief Executive Officer
Trudy Soucoup, MAOL
Trudy joined Homes First as Chief Executive in October 2011, and began leading the organization into its third decade of creating safe, healthy, and affordable rental housing in Thurston County.
Director of Finance
Candace Wood, CPA
Candace joined Homes First in September of 2020 to help support the financial stability and long term planning which will enhance our ability to provide more homes for our community.
Director of Operations
Jena Embry Loes, B.Ed
Jena brings her two decades of experience serving in Olympia area nonprofit organizations to her new position as Director of Operations for Homes First.
Director of Development
Shannon Michlitsch, CFRE
Shannon is a CFRE (Certified Fundraising Executive) who has worked with a variety of nonprofit organizations over the years, helping them build sponsor and donor support for their programs.
Director of Programs & Assets
Ron Stewart
Ron celebrates his 18th Anniversary with Homes First in 2022. With experience in construction, renovation, and rehabilitation Ron is a stalwart at our organization, supporting the maintenance of both our homes and our tenants.
Finance Coordinator
Amy Sewell, MS
Amy joined Homes First in 2009 to support office operations. She has been part of many changes at the organization, and helps ensure that our finances, and the care of our tenants, stay on track.
Program Services Navigator
Dyana Todd, BA
Dyana joined Homes First in 2019, bringing a background in social services and a deep interest in housing. Her job is to work with our current and incoming tenants to navigate the many systems in our community; systems that they need to be successful tenants.
Property Manager
Keith Garlinghouse
Keith comes to us with a broad background and skills in property maintenance work, including over 10 years' experience working with local property companies.
Maintenance Technician II
Felly Giorgianni, Jr.
Felly is a valuable member of the Homes First staff, but also worked with us for years as a skilled contractor. A former tenant, he is a leader in his faith community as well as in the Oxford House International program.