Volunteer Committees

Get Involved

You can help keep WMFHA vibrant, relevant and involved! Serving on one of our volunteer committees is a great way to network with other multifamily professionals, increase your exposure, utilize your skills, give back to the industry, have fun, and build relationships. Find your passion and join a committee today!

If you would like to assess one of our committees to see if it is a good fit for you, email the chairperson or the WMFHA Liaison and they will invite you to the next meeting.

Marketing Committee

MacKenzie Knell

MacKenzie Knell

Marketing Specialist, Washington Multi-Family Housing Association

Team Liaison

Sydney Forsell

Sydney Forsell

Business Develoopment Manager, ATI Restoration LLC

Chair

Evan Happel

Evan Happel

Director of Marketing - Multifamily, Community Boss

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(866)387-7275x112

Member

Heather Edwards

Heather Edwards

CAS

Marketing & Client Development Manager, The Liberty Group

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(206)607-9631x110

Member

Allison Bell

Allison Bell

Marketing Manager, Fikes

Member

Lizbeth Garza

Lizbeth Garza

Regional Sales Director, SmartRent

Member

Jaymie Barth

Jaymie Barth

CAM

Property Manager, Wilderness Village

Member

Alicia Vennes

Alicia Vennes

CEO , Stars Staffing

Member

Lea Dimalanta

Lea Dimalanta

• MBA, • Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Tiger Team Lead, XC WA Region, • XC WMFHA...

Community Account Professional, XFINITY Communities

Member

Jared Edwards

Jared Edwards

Marketing Manager, Greystar Real Estate Services

Member

Morgan Cole

Morgan Cole

Marketing Associate, GRE Management

Member

Jill Habrich

Jill Habrich

CAS

Senior Account Executive, Nexus Systems

Member

Olga Mezgova

Olga Mezgova

Development Liaison, HNN Communities

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(425)786-9846

Member

Caitlin Birkenbuel

Caitlin Birkenbuel

Certified Apartment Supplier

Marketing Manager - MDU, Ziply Fiber LLC

Member

Jennifer Harney

Director of Marketing, 11Residential

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(425)441-1878

Member

Career Development

This committee partners with the Director of Career Development and the Board of Directors to bring timely, and relevant educational offerings to the membership, generate revenue for the association, and develop a top tier course schedule for the annual Education Conference.
Sloane Cerbana

Sloane Cerbana

Vice President of Operations, Washington Multi-Family Housing Association

Team Liaison

Jason Loughridge

Jason Loughridge

NAAEI Faculty

Career Development Manager, Washington Multi-Family Housing Association

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(253)487-8002

Team Liaison

Hannah Ashcraft

Hannah Ashcraft

Events and Education Coordinator, Washington Multi-Family Housing Association

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(253)487-8000

Team Liaison

Phillip Reinert

Phillip Reinert

CAM

District Manager, Security Properties Residential

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(206)750-5728

Committee Chair

Alicia Vennes

Alicia Vennes

CEO , Stars Staffing

Vice-Chair

Wini Leung

Wini Leung

Vice President, Property Operations, Quarterra

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(720)445-2608

Committee Member/Board Liaison

Katie Phelan

Katie Phelan

CAS

Executive Vice President, 1UP Floors

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(253)292-6775

Committee Member

Ken Schaff

Ken Schaff

Sales/Service Ninja, 1UP Floors

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(206)915-0022

Committee Member

Kendall McReynolds

Regional Property Manager, Greystar Real Estate Services

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(253)219-1202

Committee Member

Kielan Stewart

Kielan Stewart

Regional Account Manager, PNW, Fast Water Heater

Committee Member

Laina Pickrel

Laina Pickrel

CAM, CAPS, NAAEI Faculty

Regional Portfolio Manager, FPI Management

Committee Member

Mario Manriquez

Mario Manriquez

Regional Manager, Thrive Communities

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(206)388-2120

Committee Member

Regan Sindayen

Regan Sindayen

CAMT

Regional Maintenance Manager , HNN Communities

Committee Member

Renee Denomme

Renee Denomme

NAAEI Faculty

Operations Specialist, Greystar Real Estate Services

Committee Member

Ricky Heredia

Ricky Heredia

CAM, CALP

Regional Property Manager, Greystar Real Estate Services

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(425)239-2886

Committee Member

Shar Eller

Shar Eller

CAM, NAAEI Faculty, ARM, COS, VTC

Residential Trainer, Platform Services, Holland Residential

Committe Member

Sherilyn Butler

Sherilyn Butler

CAM

Regional Property Manager, Shea Properties

Committee Member

Tina Boone

Tina Boone

CAPS

Vice President of Operations , Avenue5 Residential

Committee Member

Yolanda Armijo

Yolanda Armijo

EVP of Training & Organizational Development, 11Residential

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(425)888-8808x110

Committee Member

David Tillotson

CAMT, NAAEI Faculty

Director of Construction, Cushman & Wakefield

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(206)816-9585

Committee Member

Christopher Schwab

Christopher Schwab

Office Training & QA Manager, Tarragon Property Services

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(253)414-3276

Committee Member

Caleb Barber

CAM, CAPS

Regional Manager, Tarragon Property Services

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(404)513-1736

Committee Member

Brittany Taylor

Brittany Taylor

CAM CAPS

Community Director, Renton Sage

Committee Member

Dalia Valencia

Dalia Valencia

CAM

Recruiter, Thrive Communities

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(206)620-1827

Emerald Awards

Members of this committee help to spread the word about the nomination and judging process. Once nominations close, committee members along with nominee sponsors delivery nominee pins and certificates to all nominees. The committee will also help plan the day of details, including gift bags and entertainment.
Tricia Johnson

Tricia Johnson

Senior Director of Events & Marketing, Washington Multi-Family Housing Association

Team Liaison

Hannah Ashcraft

Hannah Ashcraft

Events and Education Coordinator, Washington Multi-Family Housing Association

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(253)487-8000

Team Liaison

Amy Curtis

Amy Curtis

Investment Manager, Indigo Real Estate

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(206)232-7182

Anna Dotlich

Anna Dotlich

Director of Client Success, Fetch

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(360)333-2848

Corinna Fulton

Corinna Fulton

Sales Representative -N Seattle/Shoreline/Lakecity, Valet Living

Dave Castonguay

Outside Sales Associate, Ferguson Facilities Supply

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(206)966-5017

Dustin Green

Dustin Green

CAM

Community Manager, Leeward

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(206)660-7056

Emily Bryant

Emily Bryant

Branch Manager, The Liberty Group

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(206)607-9631x109

Genevieve Ail

Genevieve Ail

CAPS, NAEI

Vice President - Client Strategy Group, Avenue5 Residential

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(206)714-7044

Julia Shebeko

Julia Shebeko

Regional Manager, FPI Management

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(916)357-5300x38125

Kayla Hahn

Kayla Hahn

Professional Coatings Property/Facility Management, The Sherwin Williams Co.

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(253)405-1681

Kelly Wheeler

Kelly Wheeler

Urban Forest Manager, APlus Tree, Inc

Mia Gillis

Mia Gillis

Assistant Community Manager Greystar, The Waverly

Trey Ascencio

Trey Ascencio

Community Manager, Arista

Government Affairs

Members of the Government Affairs Committee are responsible for providing their experience and opinion to direct the advocacy team in protecting the multifamily housing industry from onerous laws at the local, state and federal level. Members also assist in the development of policies that assist the association and its members in presenting a positive image of multifamily housing to the community at large.
Ryan Makinster

Ryan Makinster

Director of Government Affairs, Washington Multi-Family Housing Association

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(425)656-9077x303

WMFHA Team Liaison

Carter Nelson

Carter Nelson

Public Affairs Manager, Washington Multi-Family Housing Association

WMFHA Team Liaison

Edward Leigh

Edward Leigh

VP Investments, Equity Residential

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(206)508-0476

Chair

Brett Waller

Brett Waller

AFT

General Counsel, HNN Communities

Vice-Chair

Rhonda Babcock

Rhonda Babcock

Director of Customer Success, Payscore

Christy Broyles

Christy Broyles

Regional Manager, Greystar Real Estate Services

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(206)859-4764

Greg Cerbana

Greg Cerbana

Vice President - Public Relations and Govt Affairs, Weidner Apartment Homes

Jeremy Eckert

Attorney, Tharsis Law PS

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(206)579-2397

Shaylyn Gudaitis

Shaylyn Gudaitis

Portfolio Services Support Manager, Avenue5 Residential

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(206)649-7164

Elif Kimyacioglu

Senior Counsel & VP Risk Management, Prime Residential

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(415)640-1422

Melissa Koenig

Melissa Koenig

Principal, Koenig Property Management, LLC.

Aaron Matusick

General Counsel, Affinity Property Management

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(503)329-4726

Jason Moore

Regional Manager, Thrive Communities

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(720)730-0696

Jennifer Pertzborn

Jennifer Pertzborn

ARM, CAPS

Regional Property Manager, Cushman & Wakefield

Audrey Riddle

Audrey Riddle

IMPACT Program Ambassador , GRE Management

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(206)438-6836

Membership

Members of the Membership Committee are responsible for volunteering time, experience and opinions to direct the assurance of the organization’s long-term growth and ability to serve its members. The Membership Committee serves as Ambassadors for WMFHA.
Molly Watts

Molly Watts

Member Services Specialist, Washington Multi-Family Housing Association

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(253)487-8001

Team Liaison

Claudia Lytton

Claudia Lytton

CAPS

Vice President of Operations, Avenue5 Residential

Chair

Lupe Amaya

Lupe Amaya

Regional Recruiter, Career Strategies, Inc.

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(425)746-0388

Co-Chair

Alyssa Allen

Alyssa Allen

Senior Community Manager, Terrace Station

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(425)348-1930

Jared Bauer

Jared Bauer

Commercial Sales and Marketing Representative, Servpro of Central Seattle

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(206)423-9791

Erin Brewster

Erin Brewster

Sales & Marketing Director, Catchall Environmental

Tyler Freed

Tyler Freed

CAM, CAPS

Regional Property Manager, Greystar Real Estate Services

Rick Haas

Rick Haas

Journeyman Plumber, Plumbing Trainer

Operational Manager , The Plumbing & Drain Company

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(866)440-1234

Linda Lander

Linda Lander

Senior Regional Portfolio Manager, Security Properties Residential

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(253)222-9663

Angelica Liu

Angelica Liu

Business Support Specialist, Avenue5 Residential

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(206)693-6712

Teddi Martin

Teddi Martin

CAPS

Community Manager, The Waverly

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(360)255-0848

Rich Rye

Rich Rye

Sales, Marketing, Project Management, 1-800 Water Damage

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(206)381-3041

Kelby Stern

Kelby Stern

Territory Sales Representative, AFB Floors

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(253)397-0513

Catrina West

Catrina West

CAM

Community Manager, Bell Overlake

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(425)867-3040

Community Service Events Committee

The goal of the WMFHA Community Service Events Committee is to create awareness, plan and support events with charitable organization ties and community service responsibilities which will allow members to donate, volunteer or otherwise lend support to our community.
Tricia Johnson

Tricia Johnson

Senior Director of Events & Marketing, Washington Multi-Family Housing Association

Team Liaison

Hannah Ashcraft

Hannah Ashcraft

Events and Education Coordinator, Washington Multi-Family Housing Association

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(253)487-8000

Team Liaison

Amanda Wolf Erickson

Amanda Wolf Erickson

Vice President, Prime Residential

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(425)273-6782

Carmen McFarland

Carmen McFarland

CAM

Portfolio Manager, Indigo Real Estate

Northwest Harvest Sub-Committee Chair

David Anderson

David Anderson

President/Owner, Puget Sound Signs & Graphics

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(253)243-7777

Emily Golden

Emily Golden

Staffing Coordinator, The Liberty Group

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206-607-9631

Chili Cook-off Sub-Committee Chair

James Ohrn

James Ohrn

CAMT, CAPS

Area Maintenance Manager, Avenue5 Residential

James Tirpak

James Tirpak

Regional Property Manager, Greystar Real Estate Services

Jennifer Vivette

Jennifer Vivette

Senior Regional Manager , Thrive Communities

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(206)388-2120

Kim Rowan

Executive Assistant / Portfolio Analyst, FPI Management

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(206)779-0293

Holiday Giving Gala Sub-Committee Chair

Liz Barnes

Liz Barnes

Regional Manager, The Liberty Group

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(425)456-3663

Megan Hughes

Megan Hughes

Senior Account Executive - Bulk Development, XFINITY Communities

Miranda Dymond

Miranda Dymond

CAM, CAPS

Regional Manager, Thrive Communities

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(206)388-2120

Rebuilding Together Sub-Committee Chair

Sarah Hale

CAPS

Community Manager, 525 at the Enclave

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(206)623-2222

Terry Spivey

Terry Spivey

Sr Service Supervisor, Green Lake Village

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(206)729-9300

Supplier Council

The Supplier Council serves as the voice of WMFHA’s Supplier Membership. Members of the Supplier Council are responsible for ensuring supplier initiatives support WMFHA’s broader membership, that supplier members have value of membership, and that supplier members act in a responsible, ethical and customer focused, service-oriented manner.
Sloane Cerbana

Sloane Cerbana

Vice President of Operations, Washington Multi-Family Housing Association

WMFHA Team Liaison

Molly Watts

Molly Watts

Member Services Specialist, Washington Multi-Family Housing Association

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(253)487-8001

WMFHA Team Liaison

Laura Kitts

Laura Kitts

CAS

Director of Property Partnerships, Housing Connector

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(206)349-1478

Chair

Ann Hart

Ann Hart

CAS

Advisor, Commercial Insurance, HUB International Northwest LLC

Co-Chair

Russ Pengelly

Russ Pengelly

VP, Business Development, ApartmentAdvisor Inc

VP of Supplier Council for Board of Directors

Jedd McDaniel

Jedd McDaniel

Director of Maintenance, Allied Residential

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(253)230-9779

Property Management Liaison

David Anderson

David Anderson

President/Owner, Puget Sound Signs & Graphics

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(253)243-7777

Andrea Florescu

Andrea Florescu

Business Manager, American Water Damage Restoration

Zach Hammond

Zach Hammond

Strategic Account Executive, Zumper

Evan Happel

Evan Happel

Director of Marketing - Multifamily, Community Boss

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(866)387-7275x112

Ken Kloeppel

Ken Kloeppel

Account Executive, Resource Management, Inc.

Spencer McMillan

Spencer McMillan

Sales Manager, HD Supply Facilities Maintenance

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(206)462-0397

Chad Neilson

Chad Neilson

CAS

Independant

Raveena Puar

Raveena Puar

CEO, Flippers Warehouse

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206-718-0586

Dana Resop

Dana Resop

Business Development Manager, FRSTeam

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(253)878-8402

Chris Sader

Chris Sader

Account Manager, Catchall Environmental

Timothy Vatter

Timothy Vatter

Comcast Business Senior Account Executive, XFINITY Communities

EdCon Committee

The EdCon Committee works alongside our Career Development Committee to develop the educational offerings for the event. In addition, this committee will help in soliciting supplier partners to exhibit on the trade show floor, sponsor at various levels and to spread the word.
Tricia Johnson

Tricia Johnson

Senior Director of Events & Marketing, Washington Multi-Family Housing Association

Team Liaison

Jason Loughridge

Jason Loughridge

NAAEI Faculty

Career Development Manager, Washington Multi-Family Housing Association

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(253)487-8002

Team Liasion

Hannah Ashcraft

Hannah Ashcraft

Events and Education Coordinator, Washington Multi-Family Housing Association

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(253)487-8000

Team Liasion

Katie Phelan

Katie Phelan

CAS

Executive Vice President, 1UP Floors

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(253)292-6775

Career Development Liaison

Allison Bell

Allison Bell

Marketing Manager, Fikes

Marketing Committee Liaison

Bruce Smith

Director of Regional Maintenance, Tarragon Property Services

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(253)826-5316

Committee Member

Candace Cabochon

Candace Cabochon

CAMT

Regional Maintenance Director, FPI Management

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(360)631-8917

Committee Member

Carmen McFarland

Carmen McFarland

CAM

Portfolio Manager, Indigo Real Estate

Committee Member

Chantel Emery

Chantel Emery

Real Estate Broker

President, Insite Property Solutions

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(425)250-0490

Committee Member

Dustin Green

Dustin Green

CAM

Community Manager, Leeward

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(206)660-7056

Committee Member

Jerry Morales

Jerry Morales

Director of Digital Disbursements, Tango

Committee Member

Joshua Hurst

Roving Maintenance Supervisor, Cushman & Wakefield

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(240)210-2303

Committee Member

Kara Sundqvist

Kara Sundqvist

CAPS

Regional Manager, Tarragon Property Services

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(253)826-5369

Committee Member

Lacey Barker

Senior Asset Manager, Seattle Office of Housing

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(253)921-0032

Committee Member

Lisa Jones

Regional Manager, Avenue5 Residential

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(206)582-3333

Committee Member

Margie Wiseman

Margie Wiseman

CAS

Sales Manager, HD Supply Facilities Maintenance

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(425)622-3851

Committee Member

Meagan LaRoche

Meagan LaRoche

Regional Portfolio Manager, FPI Management

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(425)737-9505

Committee Member

Rob Pendleton

Rob Pendleton

CAS

Regional Sales Director, HD Supply Facilities Maintenance

Committee Member

Sidney Mitchell

Sidney Mitchell

CAM

Senior Community Manager, Skyglass

Committee Member

Stephanie Slendebroek

Stephanie Slendebroek

CAPS, CAM

Regional Manager, FPI Management

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(425)232-6667

Committee Member

Terry Spivey

Terry Spivey

Sr Service Supervisor, Green Lake Village

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(206)729-9300

Committee Member