Meet Our Team
Leadership Team
Steve Messinetti
President & CEO
steve@habitatportlandmetro.org
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Favorite PDX Eatery: Oregon Public House - Portlands only nonprofit pub with 100% of profits going to local nonprofits
steve@habitatportlandmetro.org
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Brendon Connelly
Chief Operating Officer
brendon@habitatportlandmetro.org
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Favorite way to spend day off: Surfing and/or avoiding chores
brendon@habitatportlandmetro.org
503-287-9529 x15
Erika Kennel
VP of Resource Development
erika@habitatportlandmetro.org
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Favorite Oregon Hidden Gem: The Gorge White House - cider tastings with mountain views and acres of flowers
erika@habitatportlandmetro.org
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Matina Kauffman
VP Homeownership & Neighborhood Programs
matina@habitatportlandmetro.org
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Favorite PDX Activity: Trying out a new restaurant or going to a branch of the library that's new to me
matina@habitatportlandmetro.org
503-287-9529 x22
Olimpia Trusty-Sojka
VP Finance
olimpia@habitatportlandmetro.org
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Hobby or Skill: Violinist (music) and photographer
olimpia@habitatportlandmetro.org
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Construction Team
Raven Connolly
Construction Crew Lead
raven@habitatportlandmetro.org
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Empowerment
raven@habitatportlandmetro.org
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Ian Gallager
Construction Coordinator
ian@habitatportlandmetro.org
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Favorite Portland Hidden Gem: Amazing jazz and pizza every night at 1905
ian@habitatportlandmetro.org
503-287-9529 x27
John Keenan-Mudrick
Construction Supervisor
john@habitatportlandmetro.org
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Favorite PDX Eatery: Pine State Biscuits
john@habitatportlandmetro.org
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John Kott
Construction Supervisor
jkott@habitatportlandmetro.org
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jkott@habitatportlandmetro.org
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Flora Lang
Construction Crew Lead
flora@habitatportlandmetro.org
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Empowerment
flora@habitatportlandmetro.org
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Nathan Lommasson
Assistant Construction Supervisor
nathan@habitatportlandmetro.org
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Favorite Oregon Hidden Gem: Visit Astoria and get ice cream at Frite and Scoop
nathan@habitatportlandmetro.org
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Leo Manlupig
Assistant Construction Supervisor
leo@habitatportlandmetro.org
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Hobby: Playing Basketball and Camping
leo@habitatportlandmetro.org
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Fernando Morales Torres
Director Of Construction
fernando@habitatportlandmetro.org
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Favorite Oregon Hidden Gem: The Gordon House, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in Silverton, OR
fernando@habitatportlandmetro.org
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Caitlyn Olds
Construction Crew Lead
caitlyn@habitatportlandmetro.org
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Favorite Hobbies: Textile printing and ceramics
caitlyn@habitatportlandmetro.org
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Tonino Pacifico
Construction Project Manager
tonino@habitatportlandmetro.org
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Favorite Hobbies: Cooking, reading, Legos, traveling and gaming
tonino@habitatportlandmetro.org
503-287-9529 x42
Melissa Robson
Construction Coordinator
melissa@habitatportlandmetro.org
503-287-9529 x27
Favorite way to spend a day off: Exploring trails with my husband and two dogs
melissa@habitatportlandmetro.org
503-287-9529 x27
Steve Swart
Construction Crew Lead
sswart@habitatportlandmetro.org
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Favorite way to spend day off: Wind-sailing the Columbia
sswart@habitatportlandmetro.org
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Elizabeth Wade
Construction Crew Lead
elizabeth@habitatportlandmetro.org
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Must-Do with Out of Towners: Hike the Wildwood trail to Pittock Mansion
elizabeth@habitatportlandmetro.org
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Jackson Weikel-Sandstrom
Assistant Construction Supervisor
jackson@habitatportlandmetro.org
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Favorite PDX Eatery: Dot's for brunch, Thai Peacock for date night
jackson@habitatportlandmetro.org
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Scott Wood
Construction Supervisor
scott@habitatportlandmetro.org
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scott@habitatportlandmetro.org
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Monika Wydeven
Construction Crew Lead
monika@habitatportlandmetro.org
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Favorite PDX Activity: Book shopping at Powell's & brewery Crawls!
monika@habitatportlandmetro.org
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Finance & Administration Team
Maribeth Berg
Bookkeeper
maribeth@habitatportlandmetro.org
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Favorite way to spend day off: Sitting in my garden
maribeth@habitatportlandmetro.org
503-287-9529 x32
Brittany Brazell
HR Coordinator
brittany@habitatportlandmetro.org
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Hobby: Collaging with old National Geographics
brittany@habitatportlandmetro.org
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Larry Callan
Business Analyst
larry@pdxrestore.org
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larry@pdxrestore.org
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Amy Cissell
Government Grants Manager
amy@habitatportlandmetro.org
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Hobby: I love birdwatching, both in my backyard and out and about
amy@habitatportlandmetro.org
503-287-9529 x26
Ramona Reule
HR Manager
ramona@habitatportlandmetro.org
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Favorite PDX Activity: Walking through all the different neighborhoods on both sides of the river and covering north and south
ramona@habitatportlandmetro.org
503-287-9529 x24
Gretchen Westlight
Office Coordinator/Executive Assistant
gretchen@habitatportlandmetro.org
503-287-9529 x10
Must-Do with Out-of-Towners: Take them driving to Mt. Hood and watch their faces when we go around that bend in SR 35 where the view changes abruptly from forest to desert
gretchen@habitatportlandmetro.org
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Homeownership Team
Michelle Rosa Bouza
Homeownership Program Manager
michelle@habitatportlandmetro.org
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Hobby: Changes every week, this month I'm trying my hand at soldering jewelry and pottery
michelle@habitatportlandmetro.org
503-287-9529 x37
Samuel Eckhart
Home Repair Manager
samuel@habitatportlandmetro.org
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Favorite Oregon Activity: Backpacking!
samuel@habitatportlandmetro.org
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Loretta Kelly
Lending And Compliance Manager
loretta@habitatportlandmetro.org
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Favorite PDX Eatery: Prescott Café - great breakfasts and excellent pancakes
loretta@habitatportlandmetro.org
503-287-9529 x34
Shelby Pierce
Homeownership Program Coordinator/IDA Specialist
shelby@habitatportlandmetro.org
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Hobby: Earthquake Preparedness and natural disaster nerd
shelby@habitatportlandmetro.org
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Tifani Tucker
Homeownership Program Specialist
tifani@habitatportlandmetro.org
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Empowerment
tifani@habitatportlandmetro.org
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Resource Team
Darcie Bernier
Donor Engagement Officer
darcie@habitatportlandmetro.org
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Must-Do with Out-of-Towners: Multnomah Falls followed by Salt & Straw
darcie@habitatportlandmetro.org
503-287-9529 x48
David Caputo
Graphic Designer & Website Manager
dave@habitatportlandmetro.org
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Favorite Oregon Activity: Sailing on the Willamette
dave@habitatportlandmetro.org
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Jane Christensen
Development Manager
jane@habitatportlandmetro.org
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Favorite PDX Activity: Paddle boarding on local waterways
jane@habitatportlandmetro.org
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Heather French
Volunteer Program Coordinator
heather@habitatportlandmetro.org
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Favorite Oregon Activity: Kayaking, hiking, or camping
heather@habitatportlandmetro.org
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Megan Hunter
Development Specialist
megan@habitatportlandmetro.org
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Favorite PDX Activity: Rooftop movies at the Hotel deLuxe
megan@habitatportlandmetro.org
503-287-9529 x20
Lauren Johnson
Sr. Donor Engagement Officer
lauren@habitatportlandmetro.org
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Favorite PDX Eatery: Boxer Ramen
lauren@habitatportlandmetro.org
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Preston Korst
Development Coordinator
preston@habitatportlandmetro.org
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Favorite Oregon Activity: Hiking South Sister in Central OR
preston@habitatportlandmetro.org
503-287-9529 x28
Melinda Musser
Director Of Communications
melinda@habitatportlandmetro.org
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Favorite PDX Eatery: Tienda de Leon - best carnitas tacos in Oregon
melinda@habitatportlandmetro.org
503-287-9529 x17
Tor Ostrom
Director Of Business Engagement
tor@habitatportlandmetro.org
503-287-9529 x12
Favorite PDX Hidden Gem: Matt's BBQ - Although it's not very hidden now days
tor@habitatportlandmetro.org
503-287-9529 x12
Cassandra Punnett
Volunteer and Business Engagement Manager
cassie@habitatportlandmetro.org
503-287-9529 x40
Special Skill: I can make a camera out of a match box
cassie@habitatportlandmetro.org
503-287-9529 x40
Taryn Sauer
Communications Coordinator
taryn@habitatportlandmetro.org
503-287-9529 x49
Favorite PDX Hidden Gem: Lovejoy Fountain Park
taryn@habitatportlandmetro.org
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