More: About Our Staff
Chris Wells
Interim CEO
Chris joined Homes First in June of 2026.
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Additional BIO soon to come.
Richele Center
Finance and Operations Director
Joining Homes First in 2026, Richele brings 13 years of non-profit and 10 years in for-profit small business finance and accounting administration to our small team. Richele has extensive finance experience, and is skilled with Balance Sheets, P&L, cash management, leadership, risk management, & human resources due to her diverse professional career.
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In her off-time, Richele enjoys crafting, forest walks, spending time with friends & family, and pampering her two cats.
Chrys Bean
Development Manager
Chrys joined Homes First in April of 2025 as the Development Manager. She was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA, but she fell in love with the PNW when she relocated to Olympia 12 years ago. Chrys graduated from the Evergreen State College with a Bachelor of Arts with a specialization in psychology and human development. In her free time, you can find Chrys playing pinball, creating paper mâchè art, and spending time in nature!
With over 10 years of experience managing and marketing events, and building relationships with key community partners, Chrys is excited to join the Homes First team to secure resources that will continue to fund our program.​
Jasmine McKenzie
Project & Compliance Manager
With a strong belief in the built-environment’s ability to shape communities, Jasmine comes to Homes First with a background in Project Management, Architecture, Sustainable Urban Development and Social Equity. She has spent her educational and professional career studying the history of and current effects of policy on racial equity in urban planning and development. Jasmine commits herself to the improvement of people's lives and place in her work and is excited to bring her array of skills to this important organization.
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When she's not at the office, Jasmine likes to spend time at her and her partner’s little homestead, building things, gardening or hanging out with their animals. She is also an illustrator, avid reader, and card game enthusiast!
Cal Woods
Bookkeeper
Cal stepped into the role of BookKeeper in Nov 2025. Cal moved back to Olympia some years ago after time spent travelling in Montana, California, and Oregon, as well as visits to Yellowstone! They are currently pursuing further education at SPS with plans to transfer to UTW.
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In their off time, Cal always has something to listen to: music, podcasts, or audiobooks while their hands are busy. They also enjoy reading and writing (fiction, usually), playing TTRPGs, (thinking about) crafting, and relaxing with their dog, Pico - an elderly (just turned eight!) heeler-collie that still gets the zoomies and loves to cuddle.
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Cal looks forward to working with our team to support Homes First in its mission to keep our community happy and healthy.
Jenna Brannon
Executive Administrative Assistant
Jenna joined the Homes First team in May of 2023, as the Executive Administrative Assistant. Backed by a wide range of experience in supporting efficient and productive office environments and a strong desire to inspire positive change in the local community, Jenna is committed to providing integral support to the office with organization, administration, and the endless minutia of daily paperwork!
Jenna is excited to offer her support as an administrator for the Homes First organization. Away from the desk, Jenna is an art enthusiast who also enjoys caring for her cats, dogs, and plants, and spending time with her partner, friends, and family.