Yamhill Community Development Corporation

                                            Building Homes • Fulfilling Dreams

 

 

 

   Mission Statement:       To invest in individuals, families, and rural communities by developing ownership, equity, and skills.

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1107 N. Baker Street

P.O. Box 1193

McMinnville, OR

97128

 

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(503) 434-5265

 

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(866) 544-0191

 

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(800) 735-2900

 

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(503) 472-5693

 

 

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A Note from the Director: ...

A warm bed for your children.  A roof over your head to keep the weather at bay.  For many families, these things are merely dreams.

 

Yet, your dreams of homeownership can become a reality.  Our organization helps low and moderate income families build sweat-equity into their homes.  In so doing, we work with a multitude of governmental and private agencies to find low-interest loans, grants, and subsidies to make these fantastic homes even more affordable.

 

Please call today to find out more about fulfilling your dream of owning a new home!

 

Darrick Price

Executive Director
armed with 7 years of experience in construction management, Mr. Price is a team oriented executive who combines highly analytical, long-range strategic planning capabilities with consistent achievement in productivity/quality improvement, personnel management, and team building.

With a reputation for effective organization, time management, prioritization, and both oral and written communication skills, Mr. Price is a skilled and intuitive team builder who leads by example, creating an environment of respect, vision, energy, innovation, and accountability.

An effective communicator, adept at building rapport with individuals at all levels of the organization, Mr. Price holds advanced degrees from Pepperdine University and George Fox University.

 

Mike Auvil

Construction Supervisor
Mr. Auvil has an extensive journeyman carpentry background.  He has successfully helped usher six self-help groups through building and completion of 62 homes.  Mr. Auvil is an invaluable member of the Yamhill CDC team; able to handle issues related to both interpersonal conflict and construction management.

His skills sets include leadership, best construction practices knowledge, understanding of adult learning styles, strong organizational capability and extensive teamwork skills.

Mr. Auvil is also very involved in community volunteerism.

 

Sarah Hecht

Group Coordinator
Ms. Hecht has a vast knowledge of real estate, title, and home financing.  She has strengths in project and event coordination and vendor/subcontractor contract/bid management.  Ms. Hecht has worked to understand the program thoroughly and is able to provide the client with a level of thoughtful professionalism not found elsewhere.

Ms. Hecht has a heart for the community and volunteers in a multitude of capacities, while carrying with her a strong commitment to assisting people in Yamhill County and surrounding communities reach their homeownership dreams.

 

Suzanne pomeroy

Fiscal manager
As a former owner of Balance Bookkeeping, Yamhill CDC's Fiscal Manager has eight years' experience with Yamhill CDC and has managed seven years of grants and self-help builders' budgets.  Ms. Pomeroy has also worked to provide financial controls and systems as she managed payroll, accounts payables and receivables and many other aspects of financial operations.

An integral part of the Yamhill CDC team, Ms. Pomeroy has worked to structure financial strategy and sound practices, while working internally to create a well-oiled machine with the controls necessary to ensure proper tracking, allocation and management of a diversity of funds.

 

Roshana Shockley

Administrative Assistant
With over 35 years' experience in administrative support, Ms. Shockley is a team member essential to the promotion and success of the Self-Help program.  While comprising the capacity to create order from chaos, she is skilled in many computer applications and programs, is an astute proof-reader with experience in editing, writing, and production.

Ms. Schockley has an extensive bookkeeping and payroll background, but most noticeably, she has the ability to keep the organization moving forward by facilitating good communication and best practices for document control and workflow.

 

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