About
Mission
AAHLT strengthens the community by acquiring, managing, and preserving permanently affordable housing for low and extremely low-income residents, facilitating access to housing with minimal resident prequalification requirements, and providing individualized supports to assist residents to stay successfully housed.
Too many of our neighbors in Anchorage are currently without housing, or could find themselves unhoused with one missed paycheck, a broken-down vehicle or other difficulty.
Resources to support people through these circumstances are often too slow and complicated.
We welcome and foster easy to access options for people seeking housing in our community, while providing leadership, expertise and resources for expanding affordable housing choices.
Vision
A home is the cornerstone of individual stability and possibility and community well-being.
We strive for a strong community where all residents have access to safe, decent, permanently affordable housing and the opportunity to achieve their own vision of success.
Board of Directors & Staff
We are guided by a volunteer board of directors consisting of community leaders with diverse backgrounds that are familiar with local housing needs, real estate and operations.
Robin Ward
Interim Executive Director
Robin Ward has been in the real estate and residential construction industry most of her adult life and involved in non-profit management for several decades. Her years as the Municipality of Anchorage Real Estate Director led her to an affordable housing mission and she has been associated with AAHLT since its inception.
Terria Ware
Operations Director
Terria Ware is the Operations Director for the Anchorage Affordable Housing and Land Trust who has over 20 years of experience in assisting youth, individuals, and families in obtaining and maintaining stable housing. Mrs. Ware has two Bachelor’s of Arts degrees from the University of Alaska Anchorage. Mrs. Ware is responsible for implementing policies and procedures to ensure housing stability for some of the most vulnerable persons in the community.
Joe Everhart
Board Chair
Joe Everhart is a retired banking executive with 32 years of Alaska experience. He has lived in numerous locations in Alaska. He is active in many local nonprofits and is passionate about creating and providing affordable housing in Anchorage. He and his wife Gayla live in Anchorage.
Josie Hickel
Board Member
Josie Hickel serves as President for the Chugach Alaska Corporation after serving in leadership roles within Alaska Native Corporations, natural resource and financial sectors. Prior to her current position, Hickel served as the President of Chugach Commercial Holdings, LLC. In addition to the AAHLT, Josie is a board member and volunteer for the Alaska Sealife Center, Resource Development Council and Prince William Sound Economic Development District. She was inducted into the Athena Society in 2012 for outstanding leadership in business and community service.
Michele Brown
Board Member
Retired president of United Way of Anchorage, Michele Brown joined Rasmuson Foundation in April 2021 as a senior fellow focused on homelessness. Brown also served as commissioner of the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, and assistant attorney general under multiple state administrations. Among other recognitions, she has been honored with the University of Alaska Anchorage Meritorious Service Award and the Congregation Beth Sholom Shining Lights Award.
Carol Gore
Board Member
Carol Gore has worked over 35 years in homelessness and housing and served almost 23 years as president and CEO of Cook Inlet Housing Authority. She serves on the Anchorage Homelessness Leadership Council, Covenant House Alaska, and the Anchorage Coalition to End Homelessness. As former president and CEO of CIHA, Ms. Gore’s leadership mapped new strategic directions for CIHA to aggressively develop quality affordable housing and affordable housing programs throughout Alaska’s southcentral region.
Gretchen Guess
Board Member
Gretchen Guess is President and CEO of Rasmuson Foundation, leading its mission to empower Alaskans and help communities thrive. Previously, she held leadership roles for nonprofit healthcare providers and served in the Alaska State House, Senate, and as Anchorage School Board president. Gretchen holds degrees from Carleton College and the University of Rochester, and is known for bridging divides and serving diverse communities.
Victor Mollozzi
Board Member
Victor Mollozzi has decades of experience in banking, including being among the executive officer founders of Northrim Bank. He served on the board of the United Way of Anchorage for more than a decade; was a founding board member of the Foraker Group and Anchorage Park Foundation; and was board chair of the Park & Recreation Commission.
Ron Pollock
Board Member
Ron has over 40 years of experience in commercial sales, leasing, and development. He has held senior leadership positions at several prominent real estate firms, including RTP Consulting, Eklutna Real Estate Services and the Anchorage Community Development Authority. Ron is known for his deep understanding of the real estate market, is a respected leader in the real estate community and is committed to making a positive impact on the Anchorage community.
John Weddleton
Board Member
John Weddleton’s community involvement includes numerous citizen advisory groups, including the AMATS Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee; the Spenard Chamber of Commerce, which he co-founded; the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce’s Municipal Activities Committee; and more. He served two terms on the Anchorage Assembly. John owns a retail business with two locations and some commercial properties.