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DESC Organization

Bill Hobson
Executive Director

Graydon Andrus
Director of Clinical Programs

Daniel Malone
Director of Housing Programs

Nicole Macri
Director of Administrative Services


Jim Hopfenbeck, MD
Medical Director

Mary Ann Millican
Director of Development

Mark Siler
Chief Financial Officer

Nathan Tain
Director of Information Services

Lina Harris
Director of Human Resources

Organization

DESC is one of the largest multi-service agencies serving homeless adults in the Pacific Northwest. DESC currently provides its Programs based on an annual budget of $16.5 million, with a staff of nearly 300. DESC receives funding from the City, County, State and Federal governments, along with United Way and private philanthropy. DESC is governed by a Board of Directors, composed of the following members:

Clark Kimerer
Chair
Deputy Chief
Seattle Police Department
Jeffrey Grant
Attorney
Skellenger Bender, P.S.
Ron Wright, AIA
Vice Chair
Principal
Ron Wright & Associates / Architects, PS
Mark Dales, MD
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon
Swedish Medical Center
Laura Inveen
Secretary
Judge
King County Superior Court
Chris Spitters, MD, MPH
Public Health Medical Consultant

Merlyn M. Bell
Treasurer
President
M M Bell Inc.
Richard Stevenson
President & Chief Operating Officer
Clise Properties, Inc.
Mark Sidran
Attorney
Bryan Friend
Vice President, Community Development Finance
Union Bank, NA

Larry Smith
Shareholder
Graham & Dunn P.C.