BCHA Board of Commissioners and Staff

BCHA is governed by the following members of the Board of Commissioners. Each Commissioner serves a five-year term. 

keith perry | chair, Represents the city of ketchum 

Keith joined the Blaine County Housing Authority in 2022. Keith Perry has been an advocate of workforce housing for decades. As the owner of Perry's restaurant in  Ketchum and someone who was able to purchase affordable units in the 1990’s to rent to his employees, he personally knows how critical it is to have affordable housing for our workforce:  "Without a local workforce in the community we don’t have a community".
 
Keith has had extensive experience in local housing and local recreation issues.  He served on the Ketchum Housing Authority in the 1980’s, then on the Blaine County Recreation Board. He brings his knowledge of Idaho state laws, budgeting, how to govern and open meeting requirements to the BCHA Board as well as his experience in business management and public policy to the BCHA Board. 

Mason Fredrickson | treasurer, Represents Blaine County

Mason joined the Blaine County Housing Authority as one of the Blaine County Commissioners in 2018. He feels that Blaine County is made up of a diverse mix of full- and part-time residences resulting in a unique housing environment. Born and raised in Coeur d’Alene, ID, Mason has been visiting the Wood River Valley his whole life. He graduated with a B.S. in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology from the University of Idaho and moved to Ketchum in 2011 to work for a Biotechnology company. After five years in biotech, Mason transitioned to the banking industry in 2016.
 
In his free time, Mason can be found on a ski hill, a mountain bike trail, or a river.

Nate Hart | VICE CHAIR, represents the city of Hailey 

Nate Hart arrived in the Wood River Valley in first week of December 2009, spending cold nights in his car before beginning work and moving in to the Sun Valley dorms. Nate’s varied housing experiences from the dorms to his purchase of a home in Hailey are similar to the paths that many others who come to the community experience when they want to make Blaine County their home. Nate wants to see the community thrive and knows that it will require a path forward for those who, like him, emigrate into Blaine County in hopes for a better life and environment for their families. He believes that new people, new perspectives, and new opportunities for the community go hand in hand—housing being the major first component. Nate is excited for the opportunity to serve his community and to work to find real and lasting solutions to the local housing need for Blaine County.

SARAH SEPPA | AT-LARGE

​Sarah Seppa moved to the Wood River Valley in 2002.  From 2008-2013 she lived in Seattle and completed her graduate degree in Nutrition Science.  She moved back to the Wood River Valley in 2013 to work for St. Luke’s as a dietitian.  In May of 2022 Sarah took over as the manager of the Center for Community Health in the Hailey St. Luke’s clinic.  In this role she can see the impact that lack of affordable housing has on the health and wellbeing of the citizens of Blaine County and is excited to learn more about, educate community members, and advocate for affordable housing as a member of the Blaine County Housing Authority Board.  She enjoys recreating in our beautiful valley and the surrounding areas.  She lives in Hailey with her husband and 2 children.     

jENNIFER RANGLE | REPRESENTS BLAINE COUNTY

Jennifer was born in Jerome and raised in the Wood River Valley along with two younger siblings. Upon graduating from Wood River High School, she attended University of Idaho and studied Sociology. Furthermore, after returning to Blaine County, my interest in public policy grew and she wanted to get involved in the community. At the age of 25, Jennifer became the first Latina on Bellevue City Council and was able to provide insight to community needs. Recently, she’s also had the opportunity to participate in the citizens committee of the Yes for Housing and Air local option tax.
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Currently, Jennifer is a part of the case management team at The Hunger Coalition. Her combined experiences have allowed me to connect and work with community members at different scopes, some who are housing insecure due to the affordable housing crisis. 

staff

 On February 21, 2023, BCHA and the City of Ketchum entered into a contract for services whereby the City of Ketchum staffs BCHA. The City's Housing, Finance, Clerk, Communications, Administration, and IT teams all dedicate - and track - time to fulfilling BCHA's responsibilities, lending to greater efficiencies and cost-savings in BCHA's programs.

Access the Contract for Services here.