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First Story Executive Director

Claire Duncan

Claire Duncan

Claire (she/her) is a dynamic leader who has been at the helm of First Story since 2010. She’s developed a fun, family-first focus that’s transformed First Story into an approachable organization to one and all. Under her guidance, the work has grown by leaps and bounds. When not changing lives, Claire enjoys mountain biking and rock climbing.

First Story Business Development Manager

Kisky Holwerda

Kisky Holwerda

Kisky (she/her) is an exceptionally multi-talented individual who amplifies First Story's impact while pursuing her passion for the arts. As an actress, choreographer, and trained in various dance forms she brings a creative approach to First Story’s community engagement. She recently co-founded Ponderosa Players, a youth theatre company in Bend.

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First Story
‍Board of Directors

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Founder

Hayden Watson

Chairman

Hayden Homes

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President

Megan Langer

CMO

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Treasurer

Alan Stewart

Attorney

Merrill O’Sullivan

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Secretary

Alicia Moore

Vice President for Student Affairs

COCC

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Brian Kegg

VP of Sales & Marketing

PARR

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Steve Klingman

President

Hayden Homes

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Member

Scott Knox

President

Madrone Construction

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Dennis Murphy

CEO

Hayden Homes

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Mathew Robinson

Broker

The Agency

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Chris Rosch

Principal

EPIC Insurance Brokers

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Darrin Willard

CEO

Foundation for Affordable Housing

First Story
‍VOLUNTEERS

Volunteer

Heather Duncan

Volunteer

Annie Etchegoyhen

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2024 990 Tax Return

2024 Annual Impact Report

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128 families served

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100%

100% earn less than 80% of area median income

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100% are first-time homebuyers

Smiling couple holding a toddler stand outside a new home with a 'Simplicity by Hayden Homes' flag, man showing house keys.

128

128 families served

a group of women standing next to each other

100%

100% earn less than 80% of area median income

two little girls standing in a room with their arms in the air

100%

100% are first-time homebuyers

Smiling couple holding a toddler stand outside a new home with a 'Simplicity by Hayden Homes' flag, man showing house keys.

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80% are the first in their families to ever own a home

a woman standing next to a young boy

29%

29% identify as a member of the Latino or Black community

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22%

22% of families include a member with a disability

a family poses for a picture in front of a house

80%

80% are the first in their families to ever own a home

a woman standing next to a young boy

29%

29% identify as a member of the Latino or Black community

a woman and a boy standing in front of a door

22%

22% of families include a member with a disability

a family poses for a picture in front of a house