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First Story Executive Director

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 (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

Founder

Hayden Watson

President

Watson Companies

President

Mathew Robinson

Broker

The Agency

Secretary

Alicia Moore

Vice President for Student Affairs

COCC

Member

Steve Klingman

President

Hayden Homes

Member

Tim Knopp

Executive Vice President - COBA

Oregon State Senator

Member

Scott Knox

President

Madrone Construction

Member

Levi Means

Regional Sales Manager

PARR Lumber

Member

Dennis Murphy

CEO

Hayden Homes

Member

George Slape

Retired

Former Owner of Western Title

Member

Alan Stewart

Attorney

Merrill O’Sullivan

Member

Eric Taylor

Attorney

BRIX Law Group

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Tax ID #911755886

2022 990 Tax Return

2022 Annual Impact Report

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116 families served

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100%

100% earn less than 80% of area median income

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100%

100% are first-time homebuyers

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116

116 families served

100%

100% earn less than 80% of area median income

100%

100% are first-time homebuyers

80%

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

30%

30% identify as minorities

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20%

20% are households with children who have disabilities

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80%

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

30%

30% identify as minorities

20%

20% are households with children who have disabilities

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