Board of Commissioners
EHA is governed by a Board of Commissioners, which is appointed by the Mayor of Everett and confirmed by the City Council. The Board is composed of six commissioners, including a resident commissioner who is a current program participant. Commissioners serve five-year terms with staggered expiration dates. EHA's Board of Commissioners is listed below, with the year of expiration for each commissioner's current term in parentheses.
Board Members
Koren Smith, Board Chair (2020 - February 23, 2027)
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Occupation: Senior Vice President, Regional Manager/Retail Innovation Manager, Coastal Community Bank
Community Involvement: Koren is deeply committed to community service, with active involvement in American Cancer Society advocacy and fundraising; youth sports coaching and mentorship; educational and nonprofit afterschool programs; homeless outreach initiatives; and local community improvement projects. Her dedication to both professional excellence and meaningful community impact reflects her passion for building stronger, more inclusive neighborhoods.
Cynthia Andrews, Vice-Chair (2022 - February 23, 2027)
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Occupation: Strategic Partnerships Manager, North Sound Accountable Community of Health (ACH)
Community Involvement: With a passion for the elders in her community, she is the former Executive Director of a senior center in Seattle that historically services African American elders. She has had a long career in advocacy, agency administration, PR, multicultural services, and consulting.
John Traynor, Commissioner (2019 - 10/06/2025)
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George Perez, Jr., Commissioner (1998 - 10/06/2026)
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Occupation: Retired
Community Involvement: A longtime resident of Everett, his volunteer work has included serving as a little league coach for the Everett Boys and Girls Club and as a Spanish interpreter for various organizations within Everett and Snohomish County. He is still actively involved with NAHRO.
Jason Miller, Commissioner (2026 - 02/23/2031)
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Occupation: CEO and Owner of KRB Concepts
Community Involvement: Jason Miller is the CEO and Owner of KRB Concepts, a general contracting company based in Everett. He was appointed to EHA's Board of Commissioners in 2026.
Jason brings extensive experience in residential construction, commercial tenant improvements, business operations, budgeting, and process improvement. Before entering construction, he spent 20 years as an application engineer in the manufacturing industry, where he developed expertise in improving operational efficiency, sustainability, and profitability.
In addition to his professional experience, Jason is actively involved in the Snohomish County community through recovery programs, including Advocates Recovery in Lynnwood. His company provides employment opportunities for individuals in recovery and those seeking a second chance through careers in the construction industry.
Paul Manselle, Resident Commissioner (2022 - 10/06/2025)
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Occupation: Retired, EHA Resident
Community Involvement: As a resident of EHA senior housing since 2017, he brings a resident perspective to his Board duties and responsibilities. He has a long history of volunteer service for multiple charitable organizations, including work for EHA. Most notably, his volunteer work includes connecting low-income housing residents with meals, an enterprise sponsored by a local religious congregation.
Regular meetings of the Board of Commissioners will be held on the fourth Monday of February, March, May, June, and August, beginning at noon, unless a meeting is canceled in advance by the Board. The Annual meeting will be held on the second Monday of November beginning at noon, unless the date falls on Veterans Day, in which case it will take place the following Tuesday. The location of meetings is the Housing Authority's main office, 3107 Colby Ave., Everett, WA 98201. Meetings are open to the public, and interested persons are encouraged to attend. To inquire about an upcoming meeting or schedule time on the agenda, please call 425-303-1186 or email Branden Wilson. Everett Housing Authority does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the administration of, or access to, its programs or activities. Requests for assistance or accommodations can be arranged by contacting Branden Wilson at 425-303-1186 .
To access the Board Meeting Agendas and Meeting Recordings, please click here.
