Our Team

Responsible for managing all aspects of our affiliate, including resource development and operating with excellence according to Habitat for Humanity quality assurance guidelines.

Manages routine office functions and serves as the point person for homeowner services in the organization. She also serves as the loan originator for mortgage lending and manages the Oregon IDA matched savings program.

Manages financial books and budget variances for Columbia County Habitat as well as regularly producing and analyzing reports for the board.

Nick spent eleven years operating in the engine room of nuclear-powered submarines. This experience continued as a Health Physics Technician and Professional Instructor in commercial nuclear power plants until his retirement.

An architect and owner of AKAAN Architecture + Design, Kannikar comes to Habitat by way of Bangkok, Thailand with more than 20 years practicing architecture in the US and abroad.  Kannikar is involved in several local and regional community development non-profits.

Retired commercial banker and appraiser, Jack Graff has also served in multiple community service organizations as well as the Family Selection Committee for Columbia County Habitat for Humanity.

A retired RN and former advocate for a partner family, Peggy Helgerson is an active Habitat for Humanity volunteer and serves as Family Support.

Owner of Stone Builders, Mike Stone volunteers his time to serve as our Construction Manager and on our Board. He oversees all new home construction projects, budgeting, and scheduling subcontractors. He is also the affiliate MRI.

A retired firefighter and avid volunteer, Mark previously has served as a Board member for Rainier Rural Fire District, Columbia River Fire and Rescue, Oregon Fire District Directors Association and the National Association of Elected Fire Officials.

Erik currently works as Associate Project Manager for Urban Development + Partners in Portland and previously served as a helicopter pilot in the US Navy. He holds masters degrees in business administration (UNC) and real estate development (UC Berkeley) and a bachelor’s degree in English (UVA).

Mary Anne is a lawyer with decades of experience. She was recently elected to the Columbia County Habitat for Humanity Board.

Sharon Kelly is a regular volunteer with Columbia County Habitat for Humanity. She has over 45 years of experience working in the private and public sectors and has worked for several government agencies doing environmental analysis and transportation planning.