Staff

Carl Florea Executive Director 206-842-1909 ext. 1# carl@housingresourcesboard.org		Carl, an ordained Lutheran minister, came to HRB in 2007 after serving as the founding director of Upper Valley MEND (Meeting Each Need with Dignity) in Leavenworth, WA. MEND is a multi-service agency hosting emergency and recreational programs. MEND also offers an affordable home ownership program using the community land trust model. Carl served on a number of local and statewide boards including: Leavenworth City Council, Housing Authority of Chelan County, Link Transit Board, Chair of the Washington Food Coalition, and the state advisory board for the Emergency Food Assistance Program. He currently serves on the board of the Northwest Community Land Trust Coalition.
Sally Nelson Office Manager & Bookkeeper 206-842-1909 sally@housingresourcesboard.org		Sally is the owner of SAN Business Systems and HRB’s efficient office manager. She attended Western Washington University, and received her ATA in Business Management from Olympic College.
Kathy Cooper Program and Development Director 206-842-1909 ext. 4# kathy@housingresourcesboard.org		Kathy is working towards her Master's Degree in Organizational Psychology at Antioch University in Seattle. Her background includes over ten years of business management and social service experience.
Julie Stone Independent Living Coordinator 206-842-2041 julie@housingresourcesboard.org		Julie moved here from Vermont, where she was active in kitchen/bath sales and design. She has been instrumental in making the Independent Living Program a success.
Joan Marsden Client Services Program Manager 206-842-1909 ext. 2# joan@housingresourcesboard.org		Joan joined the staff of HRB in November of 2007 and is thrilled to be part of a team dedicated to assisting people find affordable housing on Bainbridge Island and Kitsap Peninsula. As the former owner of Wide World Books and Maps in Seattle and co-owner of Winslow Paint Co. on Bainbridge, Joan understands the importance of customer service and looks forward to using her skills with the clients she’ll be serving through Housing Resources Board.
Jeanette Hill Maintenance Services Coordinator 206-842-1909 ext. 5# jeanette@housingresourcesboard.org		Jeanette runs the day to day operations of HRB's maintenance department and oversees the preventative maintenance program. She has over twenty years experience in building maintenance including nine years with a large, top-rated housing authority. She is committed to maintaining HRB's inventory of apartments in a manner that assures their existence for generations to come.
Eric Kruse Property Care Coordinator 206-842-1909 ext. 5#		Eric has been working with HRB for six years and provides sterling support of our property maintenance. Originally from South Africa, he is an invaluable member of the HRB team.
Mark Holmgren Property Care Coordinator 206-842-1909 ext. 5#		Mark Holmgren is happy and proud to be working for an organization benefiting those who need housing assistance. From experience, he understands the exhausting terror, anxiety, depression, and the adrenaline-driven fierce energy it can take day after day just to survive being homeless. Mark and his wife Chris have seven beautiful children together. Chris is a para-medical driver and Mark provides sound support and web recordings for peace, social, and economic justice events. He is now a proud member of the HRB maintenance department.
Bill Luria Development Consultant 206-842-1909 ext. 3# luria@housingresourcesboard.org		Bill has over 30 years of urban planning and urban development project experience. He was the Planning Director for the Municipality of Anchorage, Deputy Director of the Puget Sound Water Quality Authority, Planning Manager of Carlson Architects and member and former chair of the Bainbridge Island Planning Commission.