Leadership
Bobby Thompson
Executive Director
As Executive Director of the Housing Consortium, Bobby Thompson provides strategic leadership to advance affordable housing across Snohomish County. He partners with local jurisdictions, state agencies, nonprofit developers, financial institutions, and community stakeholders to shape policy, align funding, and strengthen the pipeline of affordable housing
projects. He also leads regional convenings and cross-sector collaborations that increase housing production, improve coordination, and advance shared advocacy, driving more equitable housing outcomes across the region.
Prior to joining the Consortium, Bobby spent 15 years at Housing Hope, where he led property development and asset management efforts. As Chief Housing Officer, he oversaw the completion of 12 multifamily housing projects spanning new construction, acquisition and rehabilitation, and preservation. Through his work, Bobby has served as a key partner to government entities including the Washington State Housing Finance Commission, the State of Washington, Snohomish County, multiple municipalities, and regional housing authorities. He holds a CHAM designation from NeighborWorks America in asset management.
Outside of his professional work, Bobby serves as Head Boys Basketball Coach at Everett High School and remains actively engaged with local boards and nonprofit organizations in service to the community.
Board
Mary Anne Dillon
President
Vice President of Programs
YWCA of Seattle | King | Snohomish
Kim Toskey
Secretary
Initiator & CEO
Homes & Hope Community Land Trust
Joseph Nagel
Vice President
Director of Reentry and Housing
Pioneer Human Services
Laurie Olson
PHA Representative
CEO
HASCO
Mena Peebles
Treasurer
Regional Director of Operations
Mercy Housing
Sarah Smith
PHA Representative
Executive Director
Everett Housing Authority