Meet Our Team
Leadership Team
Steve Messinetti
President & CEO
steve@habitatportlandmetro.org
503-287-9529 x11
Favorite PDX Eatery: Oregon Public House - Portlands only nonprofit pub with 100% of profits going to local nonprofits
steve@habitatportlandmetro.org
503-287-9529 x11
Brendon Connelly
Chief Operating Officer
brendon@habitatportlandmetro.org
503-287-9529 x15
Favorite way to spend day off: Surfing and/or avoiding chores
brendon@habitatportlandmetro.org
503-287-9529 x15
Becky White
VP of Construction
becky@habitatportlandmetro.org
503-287-9529 x47
Empowerment
becky@habitatportlandmetro.org
503-287-9529 x47
Olimpia Trusty-Sojka
VP Finance
olimpia@habitatportlandmetro.org
503-287-9529 x18
Hobby or Skill: Violinist (music) and photographer
olimpia@habitatportlandmetro.org
503-287-9529 x18
Matina Kauffman
VP Homeownership & Neighborhood Programs
matina@habitatportlandmetro.org
503-287-9529 x22
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
Erika Kennel
VP of Resource Development
erika@habitatportlandmetro.org
503-287-9529 x16
Favorite Oregon Hidden Gem: The Gorge White House - cider tastings with mountain views and acres of flowers
erika@habitatportlandmetro.org
503-287-9529 x16
Julie Carter
Vice President of Retail Operations
juliec@pdxrestore.org
Empowerment
juliec@pdxrestore.org
Construction Team
Fernando Morales Torres
Director Of Construction
fernando@habitatportlandmetro.org
503-287-9529 x35
Favorite Oregon Hidden Gem: The Gordon House, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in Silverton, OR
fernando@habitatportlandmetro.org
503-287-9529 x35
Tonino Pacifico
Construction Project Manager
tonino@habitatportlandmetro.org
503-287-9529 x42
Favorite Hobbies: Cooking, reading, Legos, traveling and gaming
tonino@habitatportlandmetro.org
503-287-9529 x42
John Keenan-Mudrick
Construction Superintendent
john@habitatportlandmetro.org
503-287-9529
Favorite PDX Eatery: Pine State Biscuits
john@habitatportlandmetro.org
503-287-9529
John Kott
Construction Superintendent
jkott@habitatportlandmetro.org
503-287-9529
 
jkott@habitatportlandmetro.org
503-287-9529
Jared Smith
Construction Superintendent
jared@habitatportlandmetro.org
Favorite way to spend day off: Fly fishing!
jared@habitatportlandmetro.org
Flora Lang
Assistant Construction Superintendent
flora@habitatportlandmetro.org
503-287-9529
Empowerment
flora@habitatportlandmetro.org
503-287-9529
Leo Manlupig
Assistant Construction Superintendent
leo@habitatportlandmetro.org
503-287-9529
Hobby: Playing Basketball and Camping
leo@habitatportlandmetro.org
503-287-9529
Steve Swart
Assistant Construction Superintendent
sswart@habitatportlandmetro.org
503-287-9529
Favorite way to spend day off: Wind-sailing the Columbia
sswart@habitatportlandmetro.org
503-287-9529
Kira Taylor
Assistant Construction Superintendent
kirat@habitatportlandmetro.org
503-287-9529
Favorite hobbies: kayaking, hiking, camping...anything outdoors!
kirat@habitatportlandmetro.org
503-287-9529
Ian Gallager
Construction Coordinator
ian@habitatportlandmetro.org
503-287-9529 x27
Favorite Portland Hidden Gem: Amazing jazz and pizza every night at 1905
ian@habitatportlandmetro.org
503-287-9529 x27
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
Monika Wydeven
Construction Crew Lead
monika@habitatportlandmetro.org
503-287-9529
Favorite PDX Activity: Book shopping at Powell's & brewery Crawls!
monika@habitatportlandmetro.org
503-287-9529
Finance & Administration Team
Amy Cissell
Government Grants Manager
amy@habitatportlandmetro.org
503-287-9529 x26
Hobby: I love birdwatching, both in my backyard and out and about
amy@habitatportlandmetro.org
503-287-9529 x26
Mike Armentrout
Staff Accountant
mikea@habitatportlandmetro.org
Empowerment
mikea@habitatportlandmetro.org
Maribeth Berg
Bookkeeper
maribeth@habitatportlandmetro.org
503-287-9529 x32
Favorite way to spend day off: Sitting in my garden
maribeth@habitatportlandmetro.org
503-287-9529 x32
Larry Callan
Business Analyst
larry@pdxrestore.org
503-287-9529 x13
 
larry@pdxrestore.org
503-287-9529 x13
Melissa Jones
Human Resources Coordinator
melissahr@habitatportlandmetro.org
503-287-9529 x33
Favorite PDX Eatery: Bamboo Sushi
melissahr@habitatportlandmetro.org
503-287-9529 x33
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
503-287-9529 x10
Homeownership Team
Samuel Eckhart
Home Repair Manager
samuel@habitatportlandmetro.org
503-287-9529 x39
Favorite Oregon Activity: Backpacking!
samuel@habitatportlandmetro.org
503-287-9529 x39
Michelle Rosa Bouza
Homeownership Program Manager
michelle@habitatportlandmetro.org
503-287-9529 x37
Hobby: Changes every week, this month I'm trying my hand at soldering jewelry and pottery
michelle@habitatportlandmetro.org
503-287-9529 x37
Loretta Kelly
Lending And Compliance Manager
loretta@habitatportlandmetro.org
503-287-9529 x34
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
503-287-9529 x19
Hobby: Earthquake Preparedness and natural disaster nerd
shelby@habitatportlandmetro.org
503-287-9529 x19
Alysia Yamasaki
Homeownership Program Coordinator
alysia@habitatportlandmetro.org
503-287-9529 x41
Hobby/Skill: I know too many random celebrity facts
alysia@habitatportlandmetro.org
503-287-9529 x41
Tifani Tucker
Homeownership Program Specialist
tifani@habitatportlandmetro.org
503-287-9529 x36
Empowerment
tifani@habitatportlandmetro.org
503-287-9529 x36
Resource Team
Megan Hunter
Development Specialist
megan@habitatportlandmetro.org
503-287-9529 x20
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
503-287-9529 x21
Favorite PDX Eatery: Boxer Ramen
lauren@habitatportlandmetro.org
503-287-9529 x21
Preston Korst
Development Coordinator
preston@habitatportlandmetro.org
503-287-9529 x28
Favorite Oregon Activity: Hiking South Sister in Central OR
preston@habitatportlandmetro.org
503-287-9529 x28
Melinda Musser
Director Of Communications
melinda@habitatportlandmetro.org
503-287-9529 x17
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
Taryn Sauer
Communications Coordinator
taryn@habitatportlandmetro.org
503-287-9529 x49
Favorite PDX Hidden Gem: Lovejoy Fountain Park
taryn@habitatportlandmetro.org
503-287-9529 x49
Jane Christensen
Senior Development Manager
jane@habitatportlandmetro.org
503-287-9529 x23
Favorite PDX Activity: Paddle boarding on local waterways
jane@habitatportlandmetro.org
503-287-9529 x23