Board Of Commissioners
Ryan Burton, Chair
Mr. Burton is a lifelong resident of Kitsap County. He currently works as a contracting professional. Mr. Burton attended Olympic College, earned a BA at the University of Washington, an LL.M. degree in international economic law at Leuphana Universität in Germany, and an LL.M. degree in corporate & financial law at the University of Glasgow in Scotland. Mr. Burton believes a safe and affordable home is fundamental to a person or family on the path to financial freedom, independence, security, and stability. As a proud Eagle Scout, Mr. Burton was instilled with a strong sense of serving his community and is honored to be a part of Bremerton Housing Authority’s mission of providing affordable housing opportunities for our community.
Jeffery Flood, Vice Chair
Mr. Flood is a U.S. Navy Veteran, who has resided in Kitsap County since 1989. He presently works with the WA State Employment Security Department, as a leader in workforce development. He also has an extensive background in banking and human resources, with a number of other organizations. He is an alumnus of the University of Phoenix, Seattle University and Olympic College. Mr. Flood proudly serves as an ordained minister at the Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church of Bremerton. Along with his present service with Bremerton Housing Authority, he also serves on the Board of Directors for Catalyst Public Schools-Bremerton and has been very active serving on other local government and non-profit organizations, during his time in Kitsap County. He is extremely honored to serve with the Bremerton Housing Authority, as we strive to accomplish our mission to provide affordable housing to our community.
Joan Hanten
Ms. Hanten has lived and worked in the Kitsap Community for 32 years. Professionally, she has served in senior leadership roles at Olympic College, Leadership Kitsap, and Kitsap Community Resources. Ms. Hanten has also served as a board member on several non-profit organizations and been active in local civic organizations.
Diane West
Ms. West is a retired Federal Government employee who has lived in Bremerton for over 30 years. During her 41 years of Federal government employment, she worked for the U. S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development as as Equal Opportunity Specialist. Ms. West is the Trustee Chairperson and Secretary of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church and is very active in the Kitsap Community. She is also a mentor for two youth groups (OurGEMS and Partnering for Youth Achievement (PYA) located in Kitsap County. Ms. West has also worked extensively with the Kitsap Community Resource Center by helping to administer the KEPA (Kitsap Eviction Prevention Assistance) program and the Bremerton Housing Authority as a community liaison for their Emergency Housing Voucher program. Ms. West is passionate about helping the community and believes in the Bremerton Housing Authority’s vision that “everyone should have the opportunity for a home that is safe and affordable and people are treated with respect regardless of their income level or background….”
Susie Beil
Rev Dr. Susie Beil is the lead pastor at Summit Avenue Presbyterian Church in Bremerton. She is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church (USA) and holds a Master of Divinity from Princeton Seminary and a Doctor of Ministry from Fuller Seminary. In an earlier life, she also earned a Masters in Environmental Health from the University of Washington and a Bachelor of Science from Gonzaga University. Susie has served on the Kitsap County Council for Human Rights and has been a leader with the Kitsap ERACE Breaking Bread for Racial Justice faith leaders team.
Susie and her husband, David, have lived in Bremerton since 2008 with their three boys who are all now grown. Susie loves reading, cooking, gardening, and spending time with family and friends.
Victoria Hilt
We welcome the return to the board of commissioner Victoria Hilt, Community Facilitator at Kitsap Strong. More information coming soon.
Jill Stanton, Secretary and BHA Executive Director
Ms. Stanton joined the Bremerton Housing Authority as Executive Director in 2021. Ms. Stanton has an extensive background in housing authority leadership. Prior to coming to BHA. Ms. Stanton served for the past 16 and a half years at two housing authorities most currently as the Deputy Executive Director and Chief Administrative Officer for the King County Housing Authority.
Agendas (2024)
The regular BHA board meetings are held the 4th Monday of each month. Please refer to agenda for location and possible rescheduling of meetings.
Board of Commissioners Agendas:
December 11, 2024 Notice of Potential Quorum
No December Board
November 25, 2024 Hybrid Regular Board
November 21, 2024 Hybrid Finance/CMS/Personnel Committee
November 14, 2024 Special
October 28, 2024 AMENDED Hybrid Regular Board
September 23, 2024 Hybrid Annual Board
September 19, 2024 Hybrid Finance/CMS/Personnel Committee
August 26, 2024 AMENDED Hybrid Regular Board
August 22, 2024 Hybrid Finance/CMS/Personnel Committee
July 29, 2024 Special Board
July 17, 2024 Notice of Potential Quorum
No July Board
July 11, 2024 Special Board
June 24, 2024 Hybrid Regular Board
June 20, 2024 Hybrid Housing/Business Solutions & Finance/CMS/Personnel Committee
June 17, 2024 Notice of Potential Quorum
June 15, 2024 Notice of Potential Quorum
No May Committee or Board
April 29, 2024 Hybrid Regular Board
April 18, 2024 Hybrid Housing/Business Solutions Committee
March 25, 2024 AMENDED Hybrid Regular Board
March 15, 2024 Hybrid Annual CMS Board
February 26, 2024 AMENDED Hybrid Regular Board
February 22, 2024 Hybrid Finance/CMS/Personnel Committee
January 22, 2024 AMENDED Hybrid Regular Board
January 19, 2024 Hybrid Annual Sound Communities Board
January 18, 2024 Hybrid Housing/Business Solutions Committee
* Denotes Special Meeting
Minutes (2024)
The regular BHA board meetings are held the 4th Monday of each month. Please refer to the agenda for location and possible rescheduling of meetings. Minutes are normally approved and finalized during the following months’ meeting.
Board of Commissioners Minutes:
November 25, 2024
November 21, 2024 Finance/CMS/Personnel Committee
November 14, 2024 Special
October 28, 2024
October 24, 2024 Housing/Business Solutions Committee
September 23, 2024 Annual
September 19, 2024 Finance/CMS/Personnel Committee
September 9, 2024 Special
August 26, 2024
August 22, 2024 Finance/CMS/Personnel Committee
July 11, 2024 Special
June 24, 2024
June 20, 2024 Housing/Business Solutions/Finance/CMS/Personnel Committee
April 29, 2024
April 18, 2024 Housing/Business Solutions Committee
March 25, 2024
March 15, 2024 CMS Annual
February 26, 2024
February 22, 2024 Finance/CMS/Personnel Committee
January 22, 2024
January 19, 2024 Hybrid Sound Communities Annual Meeting
January 18, 2024 Housing/Business Solutions Committee
* Denotes Special Meeting