About Us

Kodiak Island Housing Authority was created by state statute in 1976 and is the tribally designated housing entity (TDHE) for nine tribes in the Kodiak region. A five-member Board of Commissioners appointed by the Kodiak Area Native Association’s Board of Directors provides oversight and direction to KIHA’s Executive Director, who manages the day-to-day operations of the housing authority.

KIHA has been providing housing to Kodiak’s communities for over 40 years. Subsidized housing has changed a lot in that time but don’t worry! We have a wealth of experience and outstanding staff devoted to helping you find high-quality and affordable housing in Kodiak. Our mission is getting you the help you need. We are committed to building a community that we can all be proud to live in—one that is full of hard-working people who live in safe, beautiful, and affordable homes.

Mission

Kodiak Island Housing Authority’s mission is to ensure safe, decent, and affordable housing while creating opportunities for resident self-sufficiency and economic independence. 

KIHA has been providing housing to Kodiak’s communities for over 40 years. Subsidized housing has changed a lot in that time but don’t worry! We have a wealth of experience and outstanding staff devoted to helping you find high-quality and affordable housing in Kodiak. Our mission is getting you the help you need. We are committed to building a community that we can all be proud to live in—one that is full of hard-working people who live in safe, beautiful, and affordable homes.

Vision

Kodiak Island Housing Authority’s vision is that everyone in Kodiak has access to high-quality housing that meets their unique needs. A healthy home environment improves our community members’ quality of life in immeasurable ways and this benefits all who live in the Kodiak region.

Values

Partnership

Commitment

Accountability

Board of Commissioners

Nancy Nelson

Chairwoman

Term Limit: March 2025

Jeannine “JJ” Marsh

Vice Chairwoman

Term Limit: March 2027

Loretta Nelson

Secretary/Treasurer

Term Limit: March 2026

Cheryl “DeeDee” Christofferson

Commissioner

Term Limit: March 2025

Phylis Amodo

Commissioner

Term Limit: March 2027

Executive Team

Mindy Pruitt

Executive Director

Trevor Brown

Housing and Tribal

Operations Officer

Keegan Bravo

Facilities Director