By: Violet Wilson, ORHA President
November 2025

Strong Opinions Needed Here!

Are you interested in influencing the direction of the Oregon Rental Housing Association (ORHA)? Do you have opinions about how things should be managed? Are you eager to learn more about property management, develop new skill sets, and become part of a vibrant community?

ORHA relies on a dedicated committee structure to carry out much of its work and serve its membership. Most committee members generously volunteer their time and expertise to support the organization. As is often the case, some committees experience turnover as members retire from management roles or take on other commitments. Below, you will find an overview of the current ORHA committees, their chairs, and ways you can get involved. Please note that some committees require a smaller time commitment than others.

If you are interested in serving on a committee, please contact the committee chair directly. If you would like to consider chairing a committee and for all other questions, please contact Violet Wilson, President at president@oregonrentalhousing.com.

Committee Overview
KEY PAC
Chair: Vacant
The KEY PAC committee operates independently from the ORHA Board. Its primary responsibilities include encouraging members to contribute to this Political Action Committee. After consulting with the ORHA lobbyist, the committee determines which candidates should receive allocated funds.

Executive Committee
Chair: Violet Wilson, President

• Comprised of officers elected from the ORHA Board
• Handles the day-to-day operations of the Association
• Meets monthly or as required

Finance Committee
Chair: Dennis Chappa (advisor1@oregonrentalhousing.com)

• Ensures responsible fiscal management of all funds

• Coordinates activities with the treasurer and bookkeeper

Nomination Committee
Chair: Appointed as needed

• Convenes every two years

• Provides a list of candidates for officer positions

Legislative Committee
Chair: Cliff Conner-Coash (legislative@oregonrentalhousing.com)

• Collects information regarding pending legislation and existing laws affecting property management

• Coordinates legislative activities with the ORHA lobbyist

Education and Mentoring Committee
Chair: Vacant

• Responsible for providing education and training programs

• Establishes standards for ORHA-approved courses and instructors

Mentoring Subcommittee
Chair: Tia Politi (mentorship@oregonrentalhousing.com)

• Provides mentoring to local associations

• This newly formed subcommittee focuses on supporting smaller local groups by strengthening their programs, building membership, and offering local education opportunities

Forms Committee
Chair: Tia Politi (forms@oregonrentalhousing.com)

• Oversees the creation, updating, and production of new and existing forms

• Includes oversight of the Law Book and Forms Manual

Long Range Planning Committee
Chair: Executive Committee (executivecommittee@oregonrentalhousing.com)

• Responsible for future planning for the Association

• Presents proposed actions for review and approval by the Board

Technology Committee
Chair: Benjamyn Seamans (technology@oregonrentalhousing.com)

• Coordinates, plans, and leads computer-related activities within the organization

• Determines the IT needs of ORHA

Survey Committee
Chair: Tanya Dean (survey@oregonrentalhousing.com)

• Solicits feedback from local associations

• Distributes collected information to other committees for evaluation

Bylaws Committee
Chair: Jason Miller (vicepresident@oregonrentalhousing.com)

• Identifies, proposes, and implements changes to the Bylaws
• Meets as needed

Social Media and Marketing Committee
Chair: Vacant

• Coordinates, plans, and leads internet media activities for the Association

Newsletter
Coordinator: Benjamyn Seamans (office@oregonrentalhousing.com)

• Sourcing content for publication

• Preparing and distributing the monthly newsletter