Doug Chrisman

President

A developer and property manager since 1989, Doug is an expert in the complexities of affordable housing and has extensive experience with USDA Rural Development, HUD, and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit properties. His specialized knowledge in project financing and accounting has been instrumental to the company’s growth as a respected developer of multifamily housing. His love of the industry and its challenges, and his commitment to helping associates and colleagues thrive, has ensured the continued success of Chrisman Development. Doug returned to Wallowa County to raise his family after earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Idaho.

Tim Cox

Chief Operating Officer

Tim Cox, a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) since 1995, entered the affordable multifamily housing industry in 2004. He has extensive experience in the development of funding applications, asset management, LIHTC project Year 15 exits, conventional and bond financing, and refinancing of new and acquisition/rehabilitation transactions involving LIHTC, HUD, and USDA Rural Development. Before relocating with his wife to Wallowa County in 2010, he worked as CFO at a large housing authority serving three counties in Central Oregon. Tim received a Bachelor of Science degree from Oregon State University, majoring in Business Administration - Accounting with a minor in Psychology.

Chelsea Dawson

Chief Financial Officer

In 2014 Chelsea returned to Wallowa County, Oregon where she and her husband operate their family’s third-generation farm and ranch. Soon after, she joined Chrisman Development which provided the perfect opportunity to leverage experience developed previously as a sales coordinator in domestic and global business sales and supply chain management for one of the largest suppliers of fresh produce in the United States. During her seven years with the produce company, Chelsea became one of their top-performing professionals. Chelsea earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Northwest Nazarene University in 2013.

Shelly Cullin

Director Of Development

Before joining Chrisman Development in 2012, Shelly retired after 30 years of service with the State of Oregon; the last 21 years with Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS). As a senior loan officer with OHCS, Shelly was responsible for underwriting multifamily tax-exempt bond financing with 4% Low Income Housing Tax Credits, Predevelopment Loans, and Loan Guarantees with a special focus on preservation projects. Shelly also worked extensively with other OHCS-administered financing programs, such as HOME and HDGP. Shelly’s underwriting portfolio at OHCS included 131 loans, totaling over $456 million, producing 7,947 affordable housing units.

Russel Merrill

Vice President Of Development

Russell Merrill began working in real estate in 2005 and has focused exclusively on affordable housing development since 2010. He has overseen the development of projects located throughout the States of Oregon, Idaho, and Montana, with responsibilities that include property acquisitions, successful applications and financing utilizing Low Income Housing Tax Credits and related programs, oversight of property construction, and rehabilitation and asset management. Prior to his real estate career, Russell was a Certified Public Accountant specializing in partnership and closely held entities. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Idaho, majoring in Accounting.

Kayla Chitwood

Assistant to the Director of Development

Prior to being recruited by the Chrisman Group in 2019, Kayla began her career in the financial industry as an assistant bank manager where she was responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the branch. She became adept in customer service, problem solving, analyzing data, multi-tasking and strategically leading a team to success. Since becoming employed by Chrisman Development, Kayla�s passion for learning has resulted in her working on multiple facets of the affordable housing industry including acquisitions, consulting, asset management, accounting, and development. She was raised in Wallowa County where she and her husband currently operate their tire business. Kayla has also earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration.

Alexandra Chrisman

Finance Manager

Alex grew up in Wallowa County and in 2014 she was the 4th generation in her family to graduate from Wallowa High School. She attended Boise State University where she received a Bachelor of Science in Accounting in 2018 as well as a Master�s of Science in Accounting in 2019. She has previously worked for Viridian Management as an Accounts Payable Clerk. She joined the Chrisman Development team in 2020 and has been a Finance Manager since 2021. Alex has always envisioned herself working in the family business, and hopes to help the company continue to thrive.

Jake Chrisman

Finance Manager

Jake Chrisman grew up in the small town of Wallowa and later moved to Joseph where he attended high school. Jake graduated from Joseph Charter School in 2017. He went to University of Idaho and graduated with his bachelor�s in accounting in 2021. He started working for Chrisman Development as a finance lead in the summer of 2021. Jake has always excelled in math and hopes to establish his finance career with Chrisman Development going forward.

Josh Harman

Project Manager

Upon graduating from the University of Idaho with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology, Josh spent ten years as the Director of Marketing for a leading developer of navigation software in Portland, Oregon. In 2005, Josh returned to the University of Idaho and earned a Master�s Degree in Public Administration. While attending graduate school, he served as the Marketing and Public Relations Director with a regional hospital. After relocating to Wallowa County in 2010, he was employed by a law firm as a legal research assistant before joining the Chrisman Development team in 2013.

Ryan Sheehy

Project Manager

Jenna Smith

Asset Manager

Jessica Neil

Project Lead

Jessica grew up on a six-generation farm in Imbler Oregon and received her Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Eastern Oregon University in 2015. After graduation, she decided to fulfill a lifelong dream of living in Montana and moved to Bozeman where she began her career in insurance with State Farm. She eventually moved back home to the family farm while continuing to work in the insurance industry, and a year later settled in Wallowa County to start a life with her now husband. She joined the Chrisman Group in 2022 as the Payroll Administrator and continues to use her insurance knowledge and background as the contact for various property insurance needs within the Chrisman Group.

Maddy Miller

Project Lead

Maddy grew up in Tri-Cities, Washington and obtained her Bachelor of Applied Science in Project Management from Columbia Basin College in 2022. While she worked towards her degree, Maddy worked as a Project Manager for a Business Consulting Firm. Maddy moved to Wallowa County in 2021 to settle down with her Fianc�, before joining the Chrisman Group in 2023 as a Project Lead.

Tyler Chrisman

Acquisitions / Dispositions Manager

Shawna Chrisman

Acquisitions / Dispositions Specialist

David Pace

Acquisitions / Dispositions Specialist

Erin Pace

Acquisitions / Dispositions Specialist

Erin joined the Chrisman Group in September of 2020. Prior to starting a family and taking a pause in her professional pursuits, Erin was a Judge Advocate in the United States Marine Corps, where she focused on civil law issues. Her education and training include a Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Education/English from Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania and a Juris Doctorate from Florida State College of Law. Most recently, Erin obtained her Asset Management Specialist (ASM) certification. Since joining the company, Erin has been working alongside the Development, Management and Consulting branches in a myriad of roles to support their missions.

Emily Robinson

Controller

Emily grew up in Wallowa County and graduated from Wallowa High School in 2014. She completed an Associate of Science degree from Blue Mountain Community College, and worked for the Department of Forestry as a wildland firefighter, as well as her family�s cattle ranch. Emily joined the Chrisman Development team in 2020, and completed her education through Eastern Oregon University with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting.

Erin Kelly

Financial Analyst

Erin grew up in Wallowa County on her family's ranch raising cattle and hay. After graduating from University of Idaho with a B.S. in Range Science, she chose to stay in Wallowa County to her raise two boys. She started working first for the management side of Chrisman Development (later Viridian Management) and served many different roles there over the years, beginning with Accounts Payable and finally, Controller before coming back to Chrisman Development in 2022 as an Asset Manager. This role allows her to apply all of that previous experience toward understanding property performance and communicating issues and successes with management and partners.

Ali Whittle

Executive Assistant to the CFO

Ali grew up in California and Arizona and spent summers and holidays visiting family in Wallowa County. Upon graduating high school in 2018, she worked as a full time nanny while taking classes at Arizona State University. When classes moved to online instruction in 2020, she moved to Wallowa County to be closer to family. While taking a break from classes for a couple years, Ali began working for the Chrisman Group in 2021 and has enjoyed learning all the aspects of our industry over the past 3 years. She is currently pursuing her Bachelor�s degree at Eastern Oregon University.

Tanner Gore

Accountant

Skyler Forsythe

Accountant

I grew up in Jordan Valley, Oregon, and graduated from Jordan Valley High School in 2019. While living in Jordan Valley, I worked as a waitress at the JV Club & Cafe, and was learning to cook before I left. I hopped around to a few different towns after leaving Jordan Valley, from Missoula, MT to attend the University of Montana to living in John Day, OR with my Fiance. We moved to Enterprise March, 2021, where I worked for the Ponderosa Motel and Wilderness Inn as a Front Desk Clerk. I joined CDI in October of 2021 with experience I had received while I worked on an Associate's in Accounting online from the College of Western Idaho. However, I have changed my major and am currently working on my Associate's in Business Administration. My Fiance and I operate a digital marketing and bookkeeping agency, and will be getting married October of 2024.

Ryan Dragoo

Accountant

Ryan is a recent addition to the Chrisman Development team, bringing a background in agriculture. Prior to joining our team, he held various roles, including packing line manager, orchard manager, and regional sales manager. His expertise extends to coordinating and overseeing H2A housing development for farm labor. Ryan has a wealth of experience collaborating with farmers across the entire western coast, as well as in Mexico and Canada. Currently, he is in his senior year pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Business Administration & Accounting.

Cheynne Tollefson

Administrative Assistant

Kate harvey

Human Resources

In 2012, Kate joined Chrisman Development�s property management division, Viridian Management, Inc, where she worked first in Accounts Payable before becoming Executive Assistant, then HR and Payroll Administrator, finally being promoted to HR Manager. Kate�s well-rounded understanding of company operations allows her to support all aspects of Human Resources. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Sciences from Lewis Clark State College in 2014. When not at work, Kate enjoys camping and traveling with her husband and three young children.

Cheynne Tollefson

Administrative Assistant

Walter Wiles

Network Admin

Thomas Hill

Software Technician

Thomas Hill has been in and out of Wallowa County for over two decades. He graduated from Enterprise High School in 2011. While in High School, he started his career in the restaurant industry at one of the local restaurants, before moving to Portland and started managing Fast Food restaurants, gaining experience, and leading multiple sites to low turnover and profitability. He moved on Casual Style Dining and ensured he hosted his guests with a positive caring attitude while continuing to grow business health. In 2022 after decades as a Software & IT hobbyist, Tom was recruited as a part of establishing the new Technology Department, and he moved back to Wallowa County to take the opportunity.