RHAWA Leadership

The Rental Housing Association of Washington Board of Directors and Council of Regents include representatives of companies that own or manage rental housing. Members of the Board of Directors serve on committees and task forces that set priorities and establish goals for the year.

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors, acting collectively, is the governing body of the Association. All corporate powers shall be exercised by or under the Board’s authority, and the Board is responsible for the supervision, control, and direction of the Association. 

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Sean Flynn

President

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Christopher Cutting

Vice President

Larry HeadshotLarry Crites

Secretary

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Neil Wilson

Treasurer

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Sharon Cunnington

At Large Director

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William Shadbolt

Past President

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Melissa
Canfield

Deputy Director & Staff Liaison

 

 


 


Council of Regents

The Council of Regents is a standing committee whose purpose shall be to assist and advise the Board of Directors with respect to matters of strategic importance to the Association. The Council of Regents does not have any of the management authority of the Board. 

Cory Brewer

Cory Brewer

Regent

Steve Corker
Steve Corker

Regent

Chris Dobler
Chris Dobler

Regent

Jason Dolloph
Jason Dolloph

Regent

Devin Easterlin
Devin Easterlin
Regent
Chris Gurdjian
Chris Gurdjian

Regent

Kaitlyn Jackson
Kaitlyn Jackson

Regent

Cathy Jeney
Cathy Jeney

Regent

Constance Jensen Nelson

Regent (Term Begins 1/1/25)

Synthia Melton
Synthia Melton

Regent

Mark Mullally
Mark Mullally

Regent

Audrey Riddle

Regent (Term Begins 1/1/25)

Kristi Tripple

Regent (Term Begins 1/1/25)


Legal Counsel & Lobbyist

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Chris Benis
Legal Counsel
Chester Baldwin
Chester Baldwin

Lobbyist


INTERESTED IN SERVING ON A COMMITTEE OR GETTING INVOLVED? Contact RHAWA's Deputy Director, Melissa Canfield.