NOW OPEN TO THE PUBLIC EVERY MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY 8:30-4:00 AT 431 West 5th Avenue, Omak, Washington 98841
Phone: (509)422-3721 - Fax (509)422-1713 - Email: info@okanoganhousing.org
Our Mission
“Assisting residents of Okanogan County to acquire and retain affordable housing while strengthening our communities by removing barriers, empowering dignity, and building trust”
Our Vision
“Self sustaining with multiple funding streams to ensure affordable housing for all!”
We believe in Our Mission: To assist residents of Okanogan County acquire and retain affordable housing while strengthening our communities by removing barriers, empowering dignity, and building trust.
When everyone has a chance to thrive communities are stronger!
Affordable housing is an important part of the solution to reduce poverty!
Everyone deserves a safe place to call home!
The Housing Authority of Okanogan County continues to grow as we strive to fulfill our mission and expand affordable housing opportunities for our communities.
Our Vision: We are a catalyst for positive change ensuring affordable housing for all with multiple self-sustaining funding streams. We intend to create a brighter future by:
Providing pathways for traditionally marginalized and underserved Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) families to enhance their quality of life by providing housing security.
Developing more inclusive, sustainable housing solutions.
Energizing communities and partners to join us on our mission.
Our Values: The Housing Authority of Okanogan County (HAOC) operates on the foundation of the following core values, which drive the organization through each project we complete, each rental assistance program we implement, and each person we employ.
Accountability - Take pride and responsibility in all we do.
Learning - Listen, share and advance for the benefit of others.
Honesty - Communicate with full transparency.
Inclusion - Foster racially and economically diverse communities.
Motivation - Work hard to drive change.
Relationships - Value and care for one another.
Respect - Serve others with honor and dignity.
Staff
Nancy Nash-Méndez – Executive Director
Serena Homan – Housing Program Manager
Karrie Davis – Housing and Occupancy Specialist
Eric Hein – Property Operations Manager
Rick Bowers – Maintenance @ Caribou Trail Apartments & Elmwood
Nathan Davis - Maintenance @ Twisp Gardens Apartments
Maria Escobedo – Site Manager @ Pateros Gardens, Vista Park, Twisp Gardens & Peachtree Apartments
Gabino Marquez – Maintenance @ Pateros Gardens and Grounds Keeper @ Pateros Gardens, Vista Park & Peachtree Apartments
Jaime Meza – Maintenance @ Omak Pioneer Gardens, Meadowlark, and Iron Straw Farmworker Housing
Justin Headlee – Maintenance Technician
Megan Azzano – Finance Director
Trace Coppock - Accounting Specialist
Board of Commissioners
Becki Andrist – Serving since 2021
Laura Hernandez - Serving since 2008
Jimmy Relaford – Serving since 2022
Rita Kessell – Serving since 2022
Anthony Gomez – Serving since 2019
Dr. Brendan Smith - Serving since 2022