Roger Long serves as Vice President of HAL Real Estate where he is responsible for sourcing and structuring new investments and managing the existing portfolio. Prior to joining HAL, Roger served as a Senior Vice President for Wells Fargo where he originated and managed over $2.5 billion of construction, bridge, and structured debt capital for
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Kayla Gillispie
Kayla Gillispie joins Community Roots with 13 years of affordable housing experience, having built her career from the ground up. She began as a leading agent and advanced to the Regional Director at Mercy Housing Northwest. Her leadership, passion, and dedication to excellence in property operations will energize and support the organization. Originally from Auburn,
Read MoreErin Arnold
Erin Arnold has been with Community Roots since 2022 and serves as the Director of Human Resources, also overseeing the Administrative Department. Prior to joining Community Roots, they worked in behavioral health program management, counseling and human resources in Oregon and Washington. Erin is a SHRM Certified Professional and holds a B.A. in Sociology from
Read MoreNelda Jackson
Nelda Jackson comes from a twenty-three-year profession in Property Management with a strong focus on leadership and team development. She’s passionate about creating positive, organized environments where both residents and staff can thrive. Nelda recently assisted in creating a training program for her department, aimed at strengthening team performance and improving service standards across the
Read MoreNick Noack
Nick Noack is a senior technology and design leader with over 15 years of experience at Amazon, where he built and managed global teams across four cities. He specializes in organizational strategy, cross-functional collaboration, and leadership development, with a passion for mentoring and growing diverse teams. Nick believes homelessness is one of Seattle’s greatest challenges,
Read MoreScott “Mac” McEachran
Scott “Mac” McEachran oversees the operations of Community Roots Housing maintenance services program and capital projects. He has supervised the maintenance department since 2002. Mac has vast knowledge and experience at Community Roots Housing buildings and has managed increased responsibilities in his tenure. His efforts have grown the maintenance department and its ability to provide
Read MoreColleen Echohawk
Colleen Echohawk brings over 20 years of experience as an executive leader, small business owner, and community organizer to the role. This includes serving as Executive Director of Chief Seattle Club, where she led the effort to create nearly $100 million in new affordable housing in Seattle, and CEO of Eighth Generation, a Native-designed art and lifestyle
Read MoreAaron Pritchard
Aaron serves as the Chief of Staff for the Port of Seattle Commission’s five-member elected body since 2021 and is an accomplished and creative policy advisor who directs teams in generating innovative solutions to complex problems. He brings over two decades of government experience to the position, including a prior role as interim commission chief
Read MoreJesse Rhodes Jr.
Jesse Rhodes Jr. is an accomplished entrepreneur, philanthropist, and thought leader with over 25 years of experience working with some of the world’s largest and most influential organizations. His executive-level roles at Amazon, Deloitte, Ernst & Young, Target, and Walmart have established him as an expert in risk management, internal audit, and business strategy. Jesse’s
Read MoreRobert Colton
Robert is a third year J.D. candidate at the University of Washington School of Law and a Gates Public Service Law scholar with passion for public service and expanding equitable access to housing in ways that redress historic and systemic barriers. Prior to law school, he worked on the Public Policy & Government Relations team
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