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First Story
Meet our staff
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
Chairman
Hayden Homes
President
Mathew Robinson
Broker
The Agency
Treasurer
Alan Stewart
Attorney
Merrill O’Sullivan
Secretary
Alicia Moore
Vice President for Student Affairs
COCC
Member
Steve Klingman
President
Hayden Homes
Member
Scott Knox
President
Madrone Construction
Member
Megan Langer
CMO
The Flybook
Member
Levi Means
Regional Sales Manager
PARR Lumber
Member
Dennis Murphy
CEO
Hayden Homes
Member
Darrin Willard
CEO
Foundation for Affordable Housing
First Story
VOLUNTEERS
Volunteer
HEATHER DUNCAN
Volunteer
ANNIE ETCHEGOYHEN
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123
123 families served
100%
100% earn less than 80% of area median income
100%
100% are first-time homebuyers
123
123 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 Latino or Black
20%
20% are households with children who have disabilities
80%
80% are the first in their families to ever own a home
23%
23% identify as a member of the Latino or Black community
25%
25% are households with disabilities