Kim Farrar

Kim Farrar joined Avesta Housing in 2014 as vice president of residential services. In 2017 she became vice president of strategic initiatives. Kim works closely with the rest of Avesta’s leadership team to identify and address organizational needs, along with overseeing office administration and technology across the organization. Kim’s focus is on conceiving of and championing efficiencies and supporting department directors’ objectives, all in the interest of better lives for the residents in the properties. She takes a leadership role in managing Avesta’s strategic plan, coordinating board of directors activities, mentoring, leadership development, education/training, employee engagement/retention, internal communication, and operational efficiency.

Kim currently sits on the board of directors for Portland Downtown. She brings to Avesta a wealth of experience in management, technology, employee retention, and customer service. Prior to joining Avesta, she held a variety of positions during a 28-year career in commercial and residential/investment real estate, including brokerage general manager, construction project manager, property manager, and IT manager. Kim is a summa cum laude graduate of the State University of New York system.