Commissioners and Executive Team

Nicole R. Bascomb-Green is the Owner and Designated Broker of Bascomb Real Estate Group and the Head of Community Lending for Umpqua Bank. Nicole has worked in the banking/real estate industry for 30 years and has worked in multiple key roles as a banker, underwriter, CRA/CSR officer and now real estate broker. Nicole holds a master’s in business administration and a bachelor’s in marketing and uses her education and experience to work as a key stakeholder in the industry to increase financial education, home ownership and real… Read more about Nicole R

Bill Rumpf is retired from a long career in housing and community development. For the past ten years, Bill served as President of Mercy Housing Northwest. He oversaw development, resident services, fundraising and operations for Mercy’s affordable housing work in the region. Bill served for more than a decade as Deputy Director for the Seattle Office of Housing. His earlier positions were CEO of the California Housing Partnership and Chief of Housing for the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency. Bill’s education includes a Bachelors… Read more about Bill

Sarah is the Interim Director for the Department of Commerce. She previously served as Deputy Director, overseeing a broad portfolio spanning housing, energy, economic development, local government, community services, and government relations. Sarah works closely with Commerce’s executive leadership team to align agency operations and strengthening collaborations to ensure effective delivery of programs and services across Washington.

Dr. Preston serves as the CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Washington State, a collaboration of 25 Habitat affiliates in the state of Washington. She holds a BA from Gonzaga University; an MA and an EdD from St. Mary’s University of Minnesota. She is a Certified Fund Raising Executive and oversees Advocacy on a statewide basis for Habitat for Humanity. She formerly served as CEO of Habitat for Humanity in Spokane. She has served on countless housing and community committees including Chair of the Governor’s Affordable Housing Advisory… Read more about Michone

Mike Pellicciotti is Washington’s 24th State Treasurer. Before becoming treasurer, he was elected to the State House of Representatives for two terms, serving on the Capital Budget Committee and as vice chair of the State Government Committee. As Washington’s chief financial officer, Treasurer Pellicciotti is dedicated to financial transparency and advancing policies that best serve our state’s working families and retirees. Treasurer Pellicciotti has his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. He studied economic development… Read more about Mike

Jason Richter is the Deputy Treasurer of Debt Management of the State of Washington. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the issuance of all State debt and managing the State’s general obligation bond and leasehold financing portfolios. Jason’s other duties include managing the State’s rating agency relationships, disclosure obligations, and investor relations, as well as serving as the State Treasurer’s representative on various debt-related boards and financing authorities. Prior to joining the State Treasurer’s office,… Read more about Jason

Aaron McGrath is a retired lawyer living in Seattle, volunteering with several local nonprofit organizations. He served as Vice President & Associate General Counsel at Amazon, leading the legal work for various parts of the company from 1999 – 2024. His global responsibilities included real estate and construction; logistics; shopping; digital books, video, and music; and consumer devices. Before joining Amazon, Aaron worked in the real estate group of K&L Gates. He served as a VISTA (AmeriCorps) volunteer for migrant… Read more about Aaron

Albert Tripp lives in Spokane County and has served as City Manager for the City of Airway Heights since 2008. In his position he acts as chief executive and administrative officer, bringing together the leadership and vision of the city council with a focus on results. He previously served on the Spokane Regional Homeless Governance Council, and he is a former board member of the Washington City/County Management Association.

Diana H. Perez is a lifelong public servant, community advocate and trusted leader with 35 years of experience in federal public land and natural resource management, civil rights, and public policy. As a proud bilingual daughter of an immigrant, Diana brings both lived experience and professional expertise to the work of creating a more inclusive, sustainable, and healthy community. Diana currently serves as a Vancouver City Councilmember and has played a critical role in advancing equity-focused policy, housing advocacy, and… Read more about Diana

Lowel Krueger, a Washington native, graduated from Central Washington University with a Bachelors of Science in Accounting in 1997 and from Washington State University with a Masters in Business Administration in 2007. Lowel became a licensed Certified Public Accountant in 1999. Lowel worked as an Assistant State Auditor for the Washington State Auditor’s Office and was the lead auditor on public housing authority audits. Prior to joining the Yakima Housing Authority on December 1, 2008, he was the Chief Financial Officer for the… Read more about Lowel

Ann Melone brings a diverse perspective to the boardroom combining advanced financial structuring, risk identification and mitigation, real estate underwriting and operations and product innovation to deliver thoughtful questions and insights that help drive informed decisions. Having worked in and advised public and private businesses focused on banking and real estate, she draws upon a wide range of experiences across multiple economic cycles. Currently, Ann is a Senior Vice President and Business Development Officer at U. S.… Read more about Ann

Pedro Espinoza craves positive change; he is passionate about helping communities achieve the strength to rise together and make a difference. He understands what it means to grow in a community and is deeply grateful for all the special, unique, and unforgettable people he has met throughout his career. These people molded his spirits and provided him a unique opportunity to serve his community. Pedro’s education includes a high school diploma from McMinnville Senior High school, an Associate of Applied Arts degree from the Art… Read more about Pedro