New Executive Director Named

Chris Bent Accepts Position

Boise, ID (Issued May 29, 2019 - The Northwest Integrity Housing Co. Board of Directors are pleased to announce the selection of Chris Bent as the Executive Director of the Company.

Chris began her housing career in 1982 as Multifamily Accountant for the Idaho Housing Agency later becoming the Housing Management Officer. She served as the compliance officer and escrow servicer for Section 8 Multifamily developments.

Chris expanded her skills into property management in 1986 with Tomlinson and Associates, managing affordable housing communities throughout the Northwest. She has 34 years of experience with a variety of government housing programs including LIHTC, HOME, Section 8 and Rural Development.

Chris retired from Tomlinson and Associates as Vice President of Affordable Housing in 2019 and accepted the position of Executive Director for Northwest Integrity Housing in May 2019.

Professional Affiliations have included:

Boise Housing Corporation, non-profit affordable housing developer Board Member 1996-2019

Idaho Affordable Housing Management Association Past VP/Founding Board Member

Chris attended Golden West College in Huntington Beach, California, Coastline College in Fountain Valley, California, and Boise State University in Boise, Idaho. She and her husband, Chris are avid Boise State fans, enjoy Jeeping in the Owyhee Mountains, rockhounding, and making music. She thrives in the company of her children and grandchildren.

NIHC President Gwen Thomson said, "Chris Bent has the knowledge and experience to lead us moving forward and we are excited she has joined the team".

Former Executive Director Connie Hogland served the Board since 2014. She spearheaded the development of many new properties for NIHC and has agreed to accept a position on the Board. Hogland reflected that after 5 years as Executive Director of NIHC, she is thrilled to become a Director on the Board, to continue her passion for affordable housing and helping less fortunate families. She feels she and Chris Bent will make an effective and energetic contribution to the mission of NIHC.