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Terri Symbol, Chair - Ms. Symbol is a Program Officer with Impact Capital. Ms. Symbol is a graduate of the University of Washington with a BA in Business Administration and Accounting. Ms. Symbol is a Certified Public Accountant and a loan underwriter working in rural communities to promote economic and community development efforts. She serves on the Project Selection Committee for the City of Spokane and Spokane County HOME Programs, she has over nine years experience in the development and management of affordable housing for low-income families, seniors, persons with disabilities and those with special needs and in the promotion of good housing policy locally and nationally. Ms. Symbol’s term expires 3-15-12.

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Judy Butler, Vice Chair - Judy Butler, a long time resident of the region, was appointed by the City of the Valley on March 22, 2005.  Mrs. Butler, a graduate of Gonzaga University and Gonzaga University School of law, was a principal with the law firm of Lukins and Annis.   Mrs. Butler has served as a board member with a variety of educational, professional and non-profit organizations including Gonzaga University Board of Regents, Washington Higher Education Facilities Authority, Spokane Council of Ecumenical Ministries, Gonzaga University School of Law Board of Advisors and Catholic Charities.

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William J. Zeck, Commissioner - Principal, Zeck Butler Architects, P.S., Graduate of the University of Illinois with a Bachelors of Architecture. Mr. Zeck is extensively involved in the design of low and moderate-income housing and has been for over 20 years. He has worked with several housing authorities, housing developers, state and federal housing agencies, non-profit housing consultants and community housing groups. His community activities include being a member of the Citizens Advisory Committee for new zoning ordinance, fund-raiser for the American Cancer Society, Facilities Committee Member for Gonzaga Preparatory School and was a Parent Volunteer for Gonzaga Prep activities, First Presbyterian Church, Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts of America. Mr. Zeck’s term expires 3-15-2009.

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Julia Rahmaan, Commissioner - Julia has been a Commissioner since 1998; She is also a resident of Public Housing and the NEWHS Resident Commissioner. Ms. Rahmaan currently serves on the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) Commissioner Committee and is Chairperson of the Inland Empire Chapter of NAHRO Commissioner's Committee. She is retired from Red Lyon as the Assistant Director of Personnel. Ms. Rahmaan has been nationally recognized by NAHRO and the White House for her activities and involvement in housing. She is a member of the Institute for Neighborhood Leadership, Riverside Neighborhood Council and Washington State Coalition for the Homeless. She served as President of the Parsons Resident Council and has volunteered in activities such as TOP COPS, V.O.I.C.E.S., LIPCA and SHAC. Ms. Rahmaan’s term expires 3-15-2011

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Mark Dresback, Commissioner - Mr. Dresback was appointed to the Board by the City of Spokane.  Mark's term expires 5-31-2010.

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Steve Cervantes, Executive Director - Steve has over 25 years experience in the administration of a variety of housing and community development and redevelopment endeavors.  Most recently he served as the Director for the Human Services Agency Office of Housing in San Mateo County, California for five years, which included holding the positions of the Director of the San Mateo County Housing Authority, and Director of the Housing and Community Development and the Office of Homelessness.  The Housing Authority consists of 75 employees, 290 units of Public Housing, and provides rental assistance to about 5000 families in San Mateo County. Prior to this Steve was the Community Development Director for the City of Baldwin Park, California for three years in this position he served as the Executive Director of the Redevelopment Agency and the Housing Authority simultaneously, and the Director of Redevelopment in the City of Azusa, California for four years.  His experience and practical knowledge are backed by a Master in Architecture and Master of City Planning from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.  With his proven track record, high professional standards, team building, and management skills, NEWHS will successfully continue its’ mission of “Building communities in Northeast Washington by leading, advocating, and partnering in the creation of livable neighborhoods.”

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