Larry Soderberg
Larry caught the ball in 1984 and has been scoring big wins for self-help homes ever since. We’ll just call him the backbone of the program considering his longstanding contributions to Whatcom-Skagit Housing. He manages the construction of homes starting with home designs, project budgets, permits and supplier bids. With one foot in retirement, he truly is a happy camper exploring destinations all over the Pacific Northwest.
Julia Menkee
Julia joined WSH in 2020, bringing her background in real estate, construction and business. She oversees the program, charts the course, finds the funds, locates the properties, makes the connections, keeps our volunteer Board of Directors updated, and handles the myriad reporting requirements for all aspects of ongoing operations. When she’s not scheming to build more houses, you will find her digging in the flower garden.
Luke Shelton
Luke comes to WSH with 23 years of residential construction experience, having built more than 70 custom homes across Whatcom County. His motivation is driven by a desire to give WSH families a deeper meaning of “ownership” as he involves them in each part of the building process. His construction expertise, his enthusiasm for teaching, and his love of community makes this an ideal match for Luke. When he’s not working, he enjoys being outdoors, especially scuba diving or skiing.
Brian Talbert
Brian came to WSH after 20 years in the grocery industry doing anything and everything behind the scenes. He loves learning new things and building houses is his newest passion. Having just finished his own build, Brian has forgotten what it means to have free time. When he’s not keeping the build moving, Brian is a big of a gamer and science geek.
Kyle Strieby
Erin Kennedy
Erin joined WSH in 2023 and loves helping families realize their dream of home ownership. She manages budgets, packages loans, and otherwise keeps the admin side of things running smoothly. Erin spends her free time walking her dogs and starting DIY projects.
