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The premier rental housing association in Washington State
The Rental Housing Association of Washington (RHAWA) is a statewide association currently made up of more than 5,100 members who own, operate, manage, and invest in rental housing. We are the premier rental housing association in the state and provide valuable resources for independent rental owners and managers to operate their rentals, including legal forms, education, screening, and other online and services.
Mission + Values
We support the rental housing industry through advocacy, a high standard of ethics, education, research, products, and services.
Excellence - We strive to be the best in everything we do.
Innovation - We are creative in delivering value to our members in everything from services to products to processes.
Integrity - We conduct ourselves honestly and ethically.
Learning - We promote continuous skill and knowledge development.
Respect - We treat others with the highest degree of dignity, equality and trust.
Teamwork - We work collaboratively to achieve common goals.
The Rental Housing Association of Washington (RHAWA) is a statewide association currently made up of more than 5,100 members who own, operate, manage, and invest in rental housing. We are the premier rental housing association in the state and provide valuable resources for independent rental owners and managers to operate their rentals, including legal forms, education, screening, and other online and services.
Mission + Values
We support the rental housing industry through advocacy, a high standard of ethics, education, research, products, and services.
Excellence - We strive to be the best in everything we do.
Innovation - We are creative in delivering value to our members in everything from services to products to processes.
Integrity - We conduct ourselves honestly and ethically.
Learning - We promote continuous skill and knowledge development.
Respect - We treat others with the highest degree of dignity, equality and trust.
Teamwork - We work collaboratively to achieve common goals.
Melissa Canfield
Deputy Director
Chelsea Westmark
Chloe Moser
Executive Assistant & In-Person Events Coordinator
Corey Hjalseth
External Affairs
Daniel Bannon
Grassroots Organizer
Daniel Klemme
Membership Development & Government Affairs
Denise Myers
Director of Learning
Geoff Schertz
Accounting Administrator
Jason MacEntee
Jim Nell
Luke Brown
Business Development Specialist
Screening Department
Sisi Mereness
Creative Director
Sue Lewis
Support Center Specialist
Tim Hatley
Comms/Research
Valdirene Kushi
Member Specialist (Screening)