Cover Image: 2017 CoNAHRO Poster Contest 5th Grade 
Winner – Jaden Hollingshear (Former GJHA Tenant) 
Board of Commissioners
Honoring Former 
Board Members
Our Board serves the organization and the 
community with our deepest gratitude.
Current Board Members
• Bernie Buescher, Board Chair
• Rich Krohn, Vice Chair
• Ivan Geer, Board Member
• Laurel Lutz, City of GJ Representative
• Karen Massey, Resident Board Member
• Julie Firl, Board Member
• Jennifer Landini, Board Member
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GRAND JUNCTION
HOUSING AUTHORITY
With deep gratitude, we said farewell to 
three Board Members who concluded their 
service in 2025. John Howe served from 
March 2016-November 2025, serving as 
Board Chair from December 2018-January 
2020. Randall Reitz represented the Grand 
Junction City Council from May 2023-May 
2025. Leora Ruzin served from November 
2023-October 2025. Thank you all!
Thank
Thank
  You!
  You!
Jody Kole, Former CEO
June 30, 2025, marked the end of an incredible career of service for our 
former CEO, Jody Kole. Jody joined the GJHA Team as Interim Executive 
Director on April 1, 1992, and was named the permanent Executive 
Director on September 11, 1992. During Jody’s 33 years of service, GJHA 
developed more than 500 new affordable apartment homes for families 
and seniors, grew the Housing Choice Voucher program significantly, 
and established and grew a strong Supportive Services team. Jody 
led with steadfast conviction, always putting first the people we serve. 
Congratulations and thank you for a career of distinction.

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