Board
KPHI is governed by an active Board of Directors that represents a mixture of Kenai Peninsula communities, consumer perspectives, and professionals in both housing development and business management fields.
Marie McCarty, Chair
Marie has a background in law and has represented low-income clients in state and federal courts. She is passionate about serving low-income people and has been the Executive Director of the Kachemak Heritage Land Trust since 2008, and works to protect and preserve land on the Kenai Peninsula.
Leslie Rohr, Vice Chair
Leslie comes to the board with a strong background in service. She spent almost 30 years working as a nurse in Oregon before moving to Alaska. She served as Executive Director for Love INC's peninsula chapter. Love INC assists those who are homeless or in imminent risk of homelessness. During her tenure with Love INC, they also successfully opened the Kenai Peninsula's only homeless shelter.
Daniel Cope, Secretary
Daniel Cope was born and raised in Homer, Alaska. He is a PE and brings a background in civil engineering and construction to KPHI's Board. Dan is General Manager and Co-Owner of Jay-Brant Construction in Homer.
Shari Daugherty, Treasurer
Shari brings a long background in finance to KPHI's board as well as an impressive history of volunteerism. She has been with Share the Spirit since 1991, ensuring those in need receive meal baskets on Thanksgiving and Christmas, as well as gifts for kids at Christmas.
Colleen (Kelly) Behen, Director
Kelly brings knowledge of housing issues from her work in Anchorage with the Anchorage Housing Initiatives, and a great passion for providing affordable housing, as she has experienced homelessness. In 1996, Kelly was the first “primary consumer” to be appointed to serve on the Alaska Mental Health Board, a state agency charged with policy development and planning a comprehensive system of community-based mental health services addressing homelessness, vocational rehabilitation, and many other issues. Kelly served two terms on the Mental Health Board.
Wayne Mundy, Director
Wayne has more than 25 years of experience in areas related to housing issues, focusing on Native Americans and Alaska Natives. He served for five years as Administrator of HUD’s Office of Native American Programs (ONAP), responsible for the funding, oversight, and monitoring of the HUD/ONAP American Indian and Alaska Native housing and related services for all of Alaska. Previous positions held by Mr. Mundy include Executive Director of the Bering Straits Regional Housing Authority, Real Estate Loan Manager for the Denali Alaskan Federal Credit Union, Director of the Housing Management Department for the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation, and Deputy Director of the Alaska State Housing Authority. Wayne’s depth of knowledge and proven commitment to housing solutions contribute to KPHI’s strategic planning and program implementation.
