Staff and Board of Directors

Home Building Foundation Staff

Brenda Ketah
Executive Director
BrendaK@hbapdx.org
(503) 684-1880 ex. 7016

Kyle Ellerbe
Development Manager
KyleE@hbapdx.org
(503) 684-1880 ex. 7011

Chris McDowell
Project Manager
ChrisM@hbapdx.org
(503) 684-1880 ex. 7025

2023 Board of Directors

Jason Behunin, Builders FirstSource, Special Member
Mark Beirwagen, Stone Creek Building
Brian Boggs, Pacific Crest Building Supply, Vice-President
Scott Ericson, Wheelhouse 20/20
Darci Fredricks, California Closets, Past President
Melissa Galland, DO&Be
Abe Hawkins, Montgomery & Graham
Dave Nielsen, HBA of Metro Portland
Jeremy Osterholm, Ostercraft Homes, HBA Liaison
Gwen Ozaki, Oregonian Marketing Solutions
Taylor Pawley, Rick’s Custom Fencing & Decking
Earl Pierce, Delap LLP, Treasurer
Brian Schmidt, Brian Schmidt Builder, President
Lea Schneider, Snell & Wilmer, Secretary
Heidi Talbert, US Bank
Jeffrey Tamburro, NW Natural
Jason Waugh, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, Past President
Kimberly Wheeler, Banner Bank

Honorary Board Members

Rudy Kadlub, Costa Pacific Communities
Luke Morley, Lakeside Lumber
Chuck O’Rourke, First American Title Co.
George Lorance, Milgard Windows and Doors (Retired)
Roger Neu, Retired
Jim Standring, Westland Industries Inc.