About Washington State CARH
National CARH conducts training programs, represents the industry before Congress, works closely with the national USDA/Rural Housing Service (formerly FmHA) officials in Washington DC, holds conferences throughout the country, updates the members on new developments, and regularly publishes a newsletter. CARH sets industry standards, represents a united voice, and self-regulates business policies and practices in our industry. All members must follow the high standards of the CARH Code of Ethics.
Board of Directors Listing
The following individuals have voluntarily elected to donate their time and services to lead our industry association into the future. Serving during this fiscal year (2011-2012) are:
Board Members:
*representing Associate (non-voting) Members.
Joe Thompson, President - Mercy Housing, Inc.
Tom Drake, Immediate Past President - Longview Housing Authority
Mike Sullivan, Vice President - Pine River Management, Inc.
Sheila King, Secretary - Government Management Services
John Maddux, Treasurer - Squires & Maddux, CPAs
Adam Gutteridge - Pacific Housing Advisors
Shawna Higgins – The Summit Group
Maurice King - High Tech Solutions
Deneen Mulligan - Quantum Management Services
Karen Sexton - Legacy Management Group LLC
Warren Westad - Ad-West Realty Services
Tim Sovold* - Washington State Housing Finance Commission
Policy and Advocacy Update
Click here to download Handbook HB-2-3560 - UPDATED AS OF MARCH 31, 2009: 3560
Click here for the just-completed Comprehensive Property Assessment (CPA) report and findings on the condition and future strategies for the entire nation's 515 portfolio: CPA
Click here for an excellent article and overview on the status of our rural housing portfolio and the regulatory and statutory changes being proposed by CARH: Rural Voices (used with permission of the Housing Assistance Council)
Click here to download our national CARH position paper, "The Contributions and Challenges Facing the Rural Housing Industry and the Federal Government."