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Bristol Bay Housing Authority

Supporting Safe & Affordable Housing for the Bristol Bay Region

Bristol Bay Housing Authority (BBHA) serves 31 communities across the Bristol Bay region. Since 1974, BBHA has focused on reducing substandard housing and increasing access to safe, affordable, and energy-efficient homes for Tribal members. Our work includes rental housing, homeownership support, weatherization services, and programs delivered in partnership with tribes throughout the region.

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What We Do

BBHA carries out a range of programs that support housing access, community partnerships, and long-term property upkeep across the region. Each program focuses on practical services that help residents secure, maintain, or improve their homes.

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Housing Programs

Housing services that strengthen access to safe and reliable homes.

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Homeowner Maintenance

Assists residents with the steps, plans, & upkeep in homeownership.

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Weatherization Assistance

Provides weatherization support that helps lower energy use.

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Tribal Support Services

Provides program administration, reporting, and technical guidance.

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Construction & Development

Builds efficient homes and supports regional development.

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Rental Housing

Oversees rentals that support access to affordable housing.

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Our Mission

Bristol Bay Housing Authority’s mission is to eliminate substandard housing conditions by developing local capacity to provide safe, decent, and affordable housing opportunities for the Native population of Bristol Bay.

Our Leadership Team

BBHA’s leadership team manages day-to-day operations, housing programs, and partnerships across the Bristol Bay region. This team oversees implementation, compliance, and service delivery in support of BBHA’s mission.

Meet Our Team

Patricia Macdonald

Executive Director

Amanda Trangmoe

CFO

hans Reed

Construction Superintendent

amber Seelig

Strategic Development Director

Board of Commisioners

The Board of Commissioners provides governance and oversight for BBHA. The board sets policy, approves major actions, and ensures the Authority operates in alignment with its mission, regulatory requirements, and community priorities.

John Heyano

Chair

John Nelson

Vice Chair

Kay Andrews

Secretary / Treasurer

Gerald Kosbruk

Member

Rose Wassillie

Member

Trusted Partners

Patricia MacDonald

  • Executive Director

Patricia currently serves as the Executive Director of the Bristol Bay Housing Authority. She served as President of the Healy Lake Traditional Council. She is an active member of the Upper Tanana Fish & Game Advisory Board. Patricia served for a combined six years on the boards of Advocates for Victims of Violence and on the Interior Alaska Center for Non-Violent Living. Patricia is the daughter of Rose Ruth Woods from Healy Lake, and the granddaughter of the late Lena & Moses Thomas of Healy Lake and Tanacross, and Alfred Woods “Gootsie” from Rampart, and the granddaughter of the late Adeline Evans and Harold Woods of Rampart.

Patricia grew up with her mother serving on boards in the Upper Tanana, and from an early age was sitting in meetings listening to her elders. She was raised knowing that one day it would be her responsibility to serve her people.

Patricia has a background in Human Resources and has proudly worked for Doyon, Limited, Southcentral Foundation, and Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium. She is a CDL Truck Driver and most recently worked on the North Slope of Alaska as a fuel truck driver. Patricia’s proudest accomplishment is her family: her husband Jason, their seven children, and her five grandchildren. She believes family to be both her foundation and her legacy; it is for them, and the next generation, that she wants to make a difference.

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Amanda Trangmoe

  • CFO

Amanda oversees BBHA’s financial operations, including budgeting, reporting, and compliance, ensuring responsible stewardship of public and program funds.

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Hans Reed

  • Construction Superintendent

Hans serves as Construction Superintendent at BBHA, leading residential improvement programs focused on energy efficiency, safety, and long-term durability for homes across the Bristol Bay region.

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Amber Seelig

  • Development Manager
Amber Seelig serves as Development Manager for Bristol Bay Housing Authority, supporting housing development projects and related planning efforts.
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