Meet our Board

Todd Hutton – President

Todd Hutton retired as President of Utica University after 18 years, prior to which he served as vice president for academic administration at Willamette University (Salem, OR) for eight years. Todd received his A.B. from Davidson College (NC), his M.Ed. from the University of Florida, and his Ph.D. from Duke University. He also holds an honorary doctorate from Dong-eui University in Pusan, Korea.

Throughout his career, Todd has served on multiple boards, including the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities and the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC). He served as the chair of the Board of Trustees of New York’s Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities and served on the New York State Commissioner of Education’s Advisory Council on Higher Education. During his time in New York, he also was a member of Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Central NY Economic Development Council. Locally, Todd volunteers for Habitat for Humanity, the Friends of Fort Worden, and his local homeowners’ association. He also served as interim chair of and consultant to United Good Neighbors and as a member of the Jefferson Community Foundation in his capacity on the UGN board. Read Todd’s full bio here.

Josie Morales – Vice President

Born and raised in Sacramento, California, Ms. Morales is a retired Paralegal with a 20+ yr career in the legal industry specializing in Civil Litigation. Ms. Morales comes from working class roots which inspired her to join the labor movement as a Job Steward with SEIU Local 1000.

Her past volunteer work includes: working with NorCal Resist assisting asylum seekers and undocumented families; outreach to the homeless community with Feed Sacramento Homeless; committee member with Sacramento Investment without Displacement in the creation of a city-wide Community Benefits Agreement for all of Sacramento as well as advocating for the increase of affordable housing; godmother with The Godmothers of Nor-Cal (Las Madrinas), helping families with children 0-5 years old who are experiencing homelessness or facing financial hardship.

She served on the United Latinos board as Financial Secretary and Vice President. She helped create the UL Green Team with the goal to increase environmental equity in disadvantaged areas that has shaped the team’s work at every level and helped lead several key programs: tree planting, air quality monitoring, education and outreach, and distributing box fans with quality air filters to residents of low-income neighborhoods.

She also served as Secretary and Vice President at the Washington Neighborhood Center. The Center is a historic Chicano Cultural Center in Sacramento, California, with over 70 years serving Indigenous, Chicano and POC youth and community members based on the values of self determination, community empowerment and cultural revitalization.

Ms. Morales enjoys traveling, music, crafting and exploring all that Port Townsend has to offer.

David Rinn – Treasurer & President-Elect

During the course of a 30-year career, David served in a range of financial, corporate development, and executive management roles at Morgan Stanley, Microsoft, Ancestry.com, and Pendrell Corp.  From 2013 – 2019, he served on the board of CureHHT.  Most recently, after returning to school as a “mature student,” he has worked with an organization that leverages technology to battle against gerrymandering, empowering civic organizations and citizen activists to advocate for fair congressional and legislative districts.  David holds a BA from Vassar College, an MBA from the Anderson School at UCLA, and a Master of Jurisprudence from the UW School of Law.  He and his wife, Laura, reside in Port Townsend, and have two children.

Tayloe Washburn – Secretary

Tayloe Washburn is a retired land use attorney. He first did work for Port Townsend 20 years ago and moved here in 2019. After graduating from Stanford University with a BA in History and MA in Education, Tayloe taught high school in Honolulu before moving to Seattle to secure a law degree at the University of Washington. His land use practice frequently involved housing, land use and growth management issues, and Tayloe was involved in housing issues with numerous non-profits. Tayloe served as a civic activist in Seattle, chairing the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, the Seattle/King County Economic Development Agency, and leading several education, transportation and housing bond campaigns. Tayloe moved from the legal profession to education when he started the Seattle Graduate Campus for Northeastern University in 2013. Tayloe’s wife Deborah Winter served as a leading lawyer helping the bond financing of most housing authorities in Washington State. Tayloe and Deborah are each engaged in a variety of nonprofit roles in Port Townsend.

Christie Apker – Director

Christie has lived in Jefferson County for over 28 years and serves her community through both employment and volunteer work. Christie is deeply engaged in Jefferson County’s public safety and emergency management efforts. She is employed with Washington State Department Of Corrections as a Community Correction Officer. She is one of two officers in Jefferson County assigned to supervise adult felony offenders. Christie works with supervised individuals, their families, and community stake holders to reduce recidivism and enhance public safety. Christie is a volunteer with Discovery Bay and Brinnon Fire and Rescue as an Emergency Management Technician (EMT). Christie served her community and country as a member of the Washington Army National Guard. She served on two war time tours overseas and multiple deployments to Eastern Washington to fight wildland fires. Christie provides peer support to first responders who have been involved in critical incidents to keep them “mission ready” to serve. Christie also serves as crew and board member for East Jefferson Search and Rescue. Christie holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice. She and her family were the very first Habitat for Humanity of East Jefferson County homeowners.

Kevin Camfield – Director

Kevin is a third generation Port Townsendite.  He went to college at UW where he earned BS degrees in Chemical and Mechanical Engineering.  After that it was off to Procter & Gamble for a 32-year career that took him to Sacramento, Bangkok Thailand, Lima Ohio and finally Cincinnati before returning home to PT.  At P&G Kevin worked in Manufacturing, Engineering, and for the last 10 years, New Business Creation. He made laundry soap, diapers, cosmetics, and launched new businesses like Tide Dry Cleaners.  Kevin and Heidi have 3 adult children and love spending time outdoors.  Scuba diving, skiing, and rowing are his favorite pastimes when he is not building his new house or now working with Habitat to help build them for others.

Jim Golden –  Director

In 2000,  when Jim and his wife Kendra were full-time RVers looking for a new place to live, they became Habitat Care-a-Vanners.  When they settled in Port Townsend in 2001, Jim joined the HFHEJC Board, and served a term as Treasurer  when the Habitat Store building was purchased .   Then, full-time employment as IT director at Skookum, combined with involvement at Quimper UU fellowship, became all-consuming and his Habitat involvement was on hold.  In 2019, when he finally retired, he became actively involved with HFHEJC again, first as a member of the Global Village build in Nepal, then as a member of the Finance Committee, and now as a member of the Board.

Jim holds a Ph.D. (electrical engineering) and an MBA.  His 45+ years of employment included many facets of computer software.  From 2009 to 2019 he provided implementation support to customers (including several NGOs and other non-profits) of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.

Jeff Jackson –  Director

Jeff brings deep expertise in business and financial management, with leadership roles including nine years as CFO at Sabre, a $3 billion travel technology company, and 15 years at American Airlines. He is also a longtime partner at Thayer Ventures, a travel-focused venture capital firm. Since moving to Port Townsend, Jeff has immersed himself in nonprofit efforts to strengthen community vitality, contributing to initiatives at Fort Worden and supporting visual arts. Jeff enjoys working on meaningful, high-impact projects, like the Mason Street Neighborhood, and his enthusiasm for Habitat’s housing work is palpable.

Lisa Kramer – Director

Lisa’s career focus has been to improve public health, promote equity, and support access to services in the U.S. and internationally. Her past work experience includes 20 years as a global health advisor with USAID; volunteer service through the U.S. Peace Corps; managing the district services and advocacy agenda for a Los Angeles-based State Assemblyman; and work with non-governmental organizations. She is experienced in building collaborative partnerships across technical sectors, among government entities and communities, and in cross-cultural settings. She brings skills in strategic planning, program design, policy development, and program management.

Lisa has lived and worked in multiple countries in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and the Pacific Islands. Born and raised in the PNW, she returned in 2020, now living in Port Townsend with her husband Luis Tolley. She earned a BS in Political Science from Santa Clara University and a Master of Public Health from UCLA.

Will Laidlaw – Director

Will is a retired U.S. Diplomat and Consul whose 28-year career with the State Department took him to eight countries, where he supported Americans in distress and built strong ties with local communities. Throughout his service, he volunteered with civic organizations including Habitat for Humanity International, the Salvation Army, and served as a Director at Saint Paul’s Within the Walls Episcopal Church in Rome, Italy.

Since retiring, Will has continued his commitment to service as a volunteer and Director with Habitat for Humanity of East Jefferson County. Known for his “roll up his sleeves and get to work” approach, he has served as art curator at the Habitat Store and brings a deep understanding of Habitat’s mission. Will is also a passionate advocate for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and is eager to help advance Habitat’s advocacy and outreach efforts.

He holds degrees from Willamette University in Salem, Oregon, and the American Graduate School of International Management in Glendale, Arizona.

Becca Maurer – Director

Becca serves as a Code Compliance Officer with Jefferson County Public Health, working across programs including Septic, Solid Waste, Community Litter Cleanup, and the Alternative Enforcement Program which is a compassionate approach to helping property owners correct code violations and nuisances while maintaining safe, healthy living conditions.

Her work connects her daily with residents throughout the county, giving her a clear understanding of the challenges people face in finding and keeping affordable housing. Becca values trust and collaboration, maintaining strong relationships across a wide network of local services that support community wellness.

Previously, she served as Facilities Manager at Newport Healthcare and held leadership roles with Olympic Pride, including Board Secretary and President.

Becca leads with empathy, compassion, and curiosity, and is especially excited to support Habitat’s Critical Repair Program and expand its impact in South County.

Tom Rider – Director

Tom Rider brings more than 27 years of experience in the building industry to the board, including a deep understanding of housing, construction, and community needs to the organization’s mission.

Tom most recently served as President of Carl’s Building Supply, where he led the company for 6 years after serving as COO and Vice President prior to that. His career also includes multiple executive roles advising startups, where he focused on operational growth, innovation and strategic development in the building industry.

In addition to his business leadership, Tom is a licensed attorney with a J.D. from Roger Williams University School of Law, where he specialized in negotiation and mediation. He also holds a B.A. in International Business Management from Western Washington University.

Tom believes that everyone deserves access to a stable and affordable home — a conviction strengthened by witnessing firsthand how difficult it can be for hardworking families and employees to find affordable housing in Jefferson County. His extensive industry experience and personal commitment to housing access make him a valuable addition to Habitat for Humanity’s board of directors.