Meet the Team
The Klahanie Homeowners Association staff is dedicated to their role comes from all backgrounds to help build and maintain our inclusive, diverse, and friendly neighborhood.
Facilities Director
Chris joined the Klahanie team in March of 2022. He started his long career in construction on the fence lines of his uncle’s contracting business at 16 in southern New Mexico. Building miles of barbed wire fences on the ranches, farms, and wildlife refuges all over the southwest gave him a love of nature and working out on the land. Having kids required him to get off the road and start working in facility maintenance. Many years were spent running the maintenance department in nursing homes, where he was able to interact with great people and big staffs. From there he started working in apartment maintenance, running garden style apartments and then a Tower in downtown Seattle. He was then lucky enough to work for the residents of Klahanie. Living close by in Issaquah with his wife and two kids allows him a short commute, better able to help the wonderful community of Klahanie.
Accounting Manager
Amy joined our team in April 2022. She has years of experience working in the accounting and finance fields, most recently serving as the accountant for a local Sammamish nonprofit. Prior experience includes accounting work at Fisher Broadcasting in Seattle, where Amy spent many years in the radio industry. Working with customers to answer questions and solve problems is part of what Amy loves about her job, and she looks forward to getting to know many of our Klahanie residents.
Amy is a graduate of Washington State University – Go Cougs! She continues to be a proud supporter of WSU, and also loves to cheer on the Mariners, Seahawks and Kraken.
Amy is a local Klahanie resident and has been a part of the Klahanie community since 2004. She resides in the neighborhood with her husband and two children and has spent many years serving the Issaquah School District and our local schools.
In her free time, Amy enjoys family camping trips, hiking, reading, and travel. On most weekends, you’ll find her in the stands watching youth sports, or in the car driving her kids to one of their many practices or games. You may also see her out on the Klahanie trails walking her dog, Baxter, so make sure to say hello!
Summer Ellwood
Community Director
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Community Director
Summer joined our team in October 2024, bringing over 20 years of extensive property management experience to the table. A dedicated professional, Summer has honed her skills across various sectors and part of the country, including a strong background in commercial real estate in Seattle, Airbnb's in Toronto and her recent focus on managing HOAs and COAs in Florida.
Having raised her family primarily in Mercer Island, Summer is excited to return to Washington now that her kids are in college in Vancouver, Canada—Florida was just too far! Her passion for property management drives her commitment to providing exceptional service and fostering thriving communities.
Outside of work, Summer enjoys hiking the stunning trails of Pilchuk and Baker, embarking on family road trips when her girls can fit them in, diving into non-fiction reads, and traveling. On weekends, you can find her whipping up delicious meals, exploring the great outdoors, or cheering on her favorite hockey team.
Maggie Leist
Sports & Recreation Director
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Sports and Recreation Director
Maggie joined the team in May of 2023 as the Sports and Recreation Director. Growing up in Klahanie, her first job was as a lifeguard and swim instructor at Klahanie, then as a coach for the Klahanie Sharks. After earning her degree in Sports Medicine and Industrial Organizational Psychology from Pepperdine University in Los Angeles, she spent some time working in mental health before making the transition to working in a non-profit.
After 2 years working in guest services, hospitality, and retail, Maggie is excited to be back working at the pools. She has a community-first mentality and a knack for creative problem-solving and teambuilding.
Maggie is a Klahanie resident and is frequently at the pools, playing pickleball, or running on the trails. Fun fact, she was a college swimmer, so you may see her swimming laps in the mornings. In her free time, she enjoys CrossFit, hiking, running with her beagle Bingo, and just about anything on the water. Next time you're at the pool, make sure you say hi!
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Adriana Siler
IT and Communications Manager
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IT and Communications Manager
Adriana joined our team in October of 2022 as our IT and Digital Manager. She is currently working on bringing our IT support fully in-house, as well as managing our website and social media channels. She has a diverse background, having worked as Senior Editor for a local magazine and blog, as well as Life Enrichment Director for a senior living community. After fully realizing her love for technology, she earned her degree in Information Technology and has worked in the field for 6 years. Hoping to expand her horizons, she is also currently working on a second degree, leaning into Business Management.
Adriana made the shift from desert rat to forest dweller 4 years ago when she moved from sunny Las Cruces, New Mexico to work for REI in their corporate offices. In her spare time, she runs her photography business and enjoys time outdoors, preferably lakeside. She is also a competitive Strongman athlete, regularly partaking in brutal training sessions, lovingly referred to as “therapy”.
Compliance Specialist
Sharon joined Klahanie Association in June 2020 as a temp helping assist numerous departments and was soon offered a full-time position as Resident Relations Coordinator from her strong display of work ethic and skills she has provided to learn more about the Association. From her vast knowledge of operations, she was then promoted to be the compliance specialist. With her strong background of customer service and hospitality, she’ll be able to bring more harmony and consistency to the community.
Maintenance Manager
Steve joined our team back in June of 2008. He started off as a Maintenance Technician, then became a Lead, and is now the Manager. Steve grew up on the Sammamish Plateau since 1988, around the Pine Lake area, and considers Klahanie as part of his home away from home. He currently lives in Redmond, with this wife Heather, daughter Riley, and their skittish cat Rose.
He has a diverse background in many fields, ranging from Immigration & Customs Enforcement, to Funeral Director Assistant. He earned his Associates Degree from Bellevue Community College, with a focus towards Forestry and Environmental Science. He is a Certified Playground Safety Inspector, and also a Certified Pool Operator.
In his free time, he enjoys all things outdoors, from camping, kayaking, to hiking. He loves all sciences, but especially Astronomy. And he is a big fan of most sports. Steve played baseball for 6 years, and has coached for 5 years.
Anytime you see him out in the community whether on foot, or in the orange Kubota, he invites you to come say Hi!
Architectural Specialist
Bobby joined our team in December 2020 as our Compliance Manager managing the Compliance and Architectural Controls departments.
He was raised in Renton and has lived in Seattle for over a decade before returning to the East Side. He obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication while attending college at the University of Washington.
Bobby had the opportunity to join Nordstrom corporate office having spent 7 years with a background in Operations, Merchandising, and Data Analytics. During his time, he developed strong client relationships, supply chain development, analytical skills, and creative problem solving having worked on numerous projects including brand-collaborative product launches, pop in shops, and overhaul inventory deployments.
With Bobby’s immense knowledge of customer service, he has transitioned his skills to the real estate industry by leveraging data-driven decisions to achieve client-focused solutions. He is passionate to assist clients in achieving their real estate goals. Feel free to contact Bobby for any questions about buying or selling a home!
In his free time, he loves spending time with his wife, especially designing and remodeling their Klahanie home as well as planning and project managing investment properties together. Most recently, he and his wife brought home a long-haired German Shepard puppy named Timber. Feel free to say hi and give pets while walking on Yellow Lake trail!
Faith Skidmore
Administrative Assistant
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Administrative Assistant
Faith joined our team in October of 2024. Photo and bio coming soon!