Deborah is an advocate for workforce and housing affordability throughout the states of Oregon, Washington and Idaho. For more than 20 years, she has led community engagement, philanthropic giving and marketing initiatives for Hayden Homes, the largest private home builder in the PNW. She is focused on public-private partnerships and community relationships that support Hayden Homes’ Give As You Go™ philosophy to promote strong communities.Deborah is a member of the following boards across the region:Oregon HPAC Moses Lake Housing Advisory CouncilWalla Walla Affordable Housing CommitteeMedford Chamber Gov't Affairs CommitteeOHBA Director and Gov't Affairs ChairHayden Homes has received many awards for its customer service, Give As You Go™ philosophy, culture and community leadership:2023#2 Best Company to Work for in Washington, Seattle Business Magazine#9 Best Company to Work for in Oregon, Oregon Business Magazine#4 Best Place to Work in Idaho, Best Places to Work IdahoBest Local Home Builder in Central Oregon, Bend Source 2022#2 Best Company to Work for in Washington, Seattle Business Magazine#5 Best Company to Work for in Oregon, Oregon Business Magazine#2 Best Place to Work in Idaho, Best Places to Work IdahoBest Local Home Builder in Central Oregon, Bend SourceOutstanding Philanthropic Corporation, Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)2021#2 Best Company to Work for in Washington 2021, Seattle Business Magazine#5 Best Company to Work for in Oregon, Oregon Business Magazine#4 Best Medium Company to Work for in Idaho, Best Places to Work Idaho#1 Best Local Home Builder in Central Oregon, Bend SourceHumanitarian Award by Rotary Club of Redmond 2020#1 Best Company to Work for in Washington 2020, Seattle Business Magazine#1 Best Company to Work for in Oregon, Oregon Business Magazine#2 Best Small Company to Work for in Idaho, Best Places to Work Idaho#1 Best Place to Work in Central Oregon, Bend Source#1 Best Local Home Builder in Central Oregon, Bend Source 2019#1 Best Company to Work for in Washington 2019, Seattle Business Magazine#1 Best Company to Work for in Oregon, Oregon Business MagazineHearthstone BUILDER Humanitarian Award, Builder Magazine (See Article Attached)#6 Best Small Employer to Work for, Best Places to Work in Idaho2018#1 Best Company to Work for in Washington, Seattle Business Magazine#1 Best Local Homebuilder, The Source Best of Central Oregon#2 Best Place to Work, The Source Best of Central Oregon2017#1 Best Local Homebuilder, The Source Best of Central Oregon