People in Business
Vancouver Housing Authority hired John “Bunk” Moren as its chief operating officer in February. As COO, he oversees the agency’s property management, voucher and supportive services departments. He fills the role vacated by Andy Silver when Silver was promoted to CEO in January. Moren has worked in behavioral health since 2004 and became executive director of Community Services Northwest in 2013. He guided the organization through its merger with Sea Mar.
Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle appointed three new commissioners to Vancouver Housing Authority’s six-member Board of Commissioners:
Alishia Topper is Clark County treasurer and serves on the Washington State Housing Finance Commission, having previously advocated for renters during her time on the Vancouver City Council and the city’s affordable housing task force.
Jennifer Rhoads is the executive director of The Firstenburg Foundation and formerly led the Community Foundation for Southwest Washington. A certified financial planner with 25 years of experience in fiduciary activities, she’s also worked at Sterling Bank, First Independent Bank and Wells Fargo Private Client Services.
