(Kim Gammond)
Habitat for Humanity of La Pine Sunriver is proud to announce the hire of Executive Director Kim Gammond, who assumes her role effective September 16.
Gammond joins Habitat following her tenure as executive director of City Club of Central Oregon, where she led transformative growth in outreach, programming and fundraising.
“We are thrilled to welcome Kim Gammond as a strong regional leader for Habitat for Humanity of La Pine Sunriver,” shared Board Chair Vicki Russell. “Kim brings a record of leadership to the Central Oregon community through the engaging civic dialogue fostered by City Club, and deep knowledge of homebuilding and real estate through her time with Central Oregon Association of Realtors.”
“Habitat for Humanity of La Pine Sunriver leads vital programs supporting homeownership and home repair across South Deschutes County. I grew up here and have watched affordability become a stretch for too many families,” said Gammond. “Stable homeownership is essential to building strong and stable communities.”
Prior to her tenure at City Club, Gammond managed communications and public affairs for the Central Oregon Association of Realtors, where she grew outreach, built strong partnerships with community and industry groups, led trainings and planned events. Gammond holds a master’s degree in communication from Purdue University and a bachelor’s degree in political science and history from the University of Oregon.
Habitat for Humanity of La Pine Sunriver has been guided since April 2024 by interim executive director Becca Tatum, following the passing of longtime executive director Dwane Krumme. “We are grateful to Becca for her leadership during this time of transition,” shared Board Chair Russell. “As a longtime fundraiser for our affiliate, she will continue to support our work and outreach into the future.”
Founded in 1993, Habitat for Humanity of La Pine Sunriver has built more than 40 affordable homes in three neighborhoods, including Putney Place — where the three newest families will move into their new townhomes this fall. Habitat provides more than 100 critical, health and safety repairs to neighbors across South Deschutes County each year, and runs a thriving ReStore in La Pine.
