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First Story
Meet our staff

First Story Executive Director

Claire Duncan

Claire Duncan

Claire (she/her) is a dynamic leader who has been at the helm of First Story since 2010. She’s developed a fun, family-first focus that’s transformed First Story into an approachable organization to one and all. Under her guidance, the work has grown by leaps and bounds. When not changing lives, Claire enjoys mountain biking and rock climbing.

First Story Business Development Manager

Kisky Holwerda

Kisky Holwerda

Kisky (she/her) is an exceptionally multi-talented individual who amplifies First Story's impact while pursuing her passion for the arts. As an actress, choreographer, and trained in various dance forms she brings a creative approach to First Story’s community engagement. She recently co-founded Ponderosa Players, a youth theatre company in Bend.

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First Story
‍Board of Directors

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Founder

Hayden Watson

Chairman

Hayden Homes

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President

Mathew Robinson

Broker

The Agency

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Treasurer

Alan Stewart

Attorney

Merrill O’Sullivan

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Secretary

Alicia Moore

Vice President for Student Affairs

COCC

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Member

Annie Etchegoyhen

Managing Director

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith

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Member

Steve Klingman

President

Hayden Homes

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Member

Scott Knox

President

Madrone Construction

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Member

Megan Langer

CMO

The Flybook

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Member

Levi Means

Regional Sales Manager

PARR Lumber

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Member

Dennis Murphy

CEO

Hayden Homes

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Member

George Slape

Retired

Former Owner of Western Title

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Member

Darrin Willard

CEO

Foundation for Affordable Housing

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Tax ID #911755886

2023 990 Tax Return

2024 Annual Impact Report

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123 families served

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100% earn less than 80% of area median income

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100% are first-time homebuyers

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123 families served

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100% earn less than 80% of area median income

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100% are first-time homebuyers

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80% are the first in their families to ever own a home

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30% identify as Latino or Black

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20% are households with children who have disabilities

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80% are the first in their families to ever own a home

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23% identify as a member of the Latino or Black community

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25% are households with disabilities

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