Staff | Klahanie

Meet the Team

The Klahanie Homeowners Association staff is dedicated to their role comes from all backgrounds to help build and maintain our inclusive, diverse, and friendly neighborhood.

Chris Siler

chris.siler@klahanie.com

Director of Operations / Community Manager

Chris joined the Klahanie team in March of 2022. He started his long career in construction on the fence lines of his uncle’s contracting business at 16 in southern New Mexico. Building miles of barbed wire fences on the ranches, farms, and wildlife refuges all over the southwest gave him a love of nature and working out on the land. Having kids required him to get off the road and start working in facility maintenance. Many years were spent running the maintenance department in nursing homes, where he was able to interact with great people and big staffs. From there he started working in apartment maintenance, running garden style apartments and then a Tower in downtown Seattle. He was then lucky enough to work for the residents of Klahanie. Living close by in Issaquah with his wife and two kids allows him a short commute, better able to help the wonderful community of Klahanie.

Noah Fitterer

accounting@klahanie.com

Accounting Manager

Noah joined our team in 2026, bringing over 15 years of strategic finance and accounting leadership to the Klahanie Association. Most recently, he served as a Chief Financial Officer in Bellevue, where he managed financial operations across more than 30 legal entities. His extensive background also includes managing large condominium association portfolios, corporate accounting, and performing specialized audits at large Northwest companies.

Noah is passionate about process improvement and enjoys the challenge of streamlining complex financial systems to ensure accuracy and transparency. He looks forward to applying his deep technical knowledge to support the Association’s financial health and getting to know the Klahanie residents.

A native of the Pacific Northwest, Noah is a graduate of the University of Washington – Go Dawgs!. He has spent the majority of his career rooted in the Eastside. When he isn’t diving into financial statements,

He stays busy exploring the great outdoors. He is an avid hiker, camper, and fisherman who loves taking advantage of everything our region has to offer. He also enjoys traveling and is a dedicated Seahawks fan—you’ll likely find him cheering on the Hawks every Sunday during the season! Whether he’s on a local trail or at the office, Noah is always happy to connect with the community, so be sure to stop by and say hello.

Bella Black

sportsandrec@klahanie.com

Aquatics/Office Manager

Originally from Georgia, Bella moved to Washington in 2022 and brings over a decade of experience in recreational aquatics and program leadership. As Sports & Recreation Manager, they oversee aquatics, sports, recreational programs, and community events with a strong focus on creating high-quality experiences for participants of all ages.

With a background that includes serving as former Aquatic Director at Columbia Athletic Club and managing a neighborhood swim team of more than 400 participants, Bella is passionate about program development, team leadership, and community engagement. Their expertise includes project management, program renovation, swim lesson development, lifeguard leadership, and special events planning.

Currently pursuing a degree in Business Management, Bella is dedicated to building safe, dependable, and welcoming recreational programs that help communities stay active, connected, and confident in and around the water.

Jake Tackett

compliance@klahanie.com

Steve Durr

maintenance@klahanie.com

Maintenance Director

Steve joined our team back in June of 2008. He started off as a Maintenance Technician, then became a Lead, and is now the Director. Steve grew up on the Sammamish Plateau since 1988, around the Pine Lake area, and considers Klahanie as part of his home away from home. He currently lives in Redmond, with this wife Heather, daughter Riley, and their skittish cat Rose.

He has a diverse background in many fields, ranging from Immigration & Customs Enforcement, to Funeral Director Assistant. He earned his Associates Degree from Bellevue Community College, with a focus towards Forestry and Environmental Science. He is a Certified Playground Safety Inspector, and also a Certified Pool Operator.

In his free time, he enjoys all things outdoors, from camping, kayaking, to hiking. He loves all sciences, but especially Astronomy. And he is a big fan of most sports. Steve played baseball for 6 years, and has coached for 5 years.

Anytime you see him out in the community whether on foot, or in the orange Kubota, he invites you to come say Hi!

Architectural Specialist

Bobby joined our team in December 2020 as our Compliance Manager managing the Compliance and Architectural Controls departments.
He was raised in Renton and has lived in Seattle for over a decade before returning to the East Side. He obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication while attending college at the University of Washington.

Bobby had the opportunity to join Nordstrom corporate office having spent 7 years with a background in Operations, Merchandising, and Data Analytics. During his time, he developed strong client relationships, supply chain development, analytical skills, and creative problem solving having worked on numerous projects including brand-collaborative product launches, pop in shops, and overhaul inventory deployments.

With Bobby’s immense knowledge of customer service, he has transitioned his skills to the real estate industry by leveraging data-driven decisions to achieve client-focused solutions. He is passionate to assist clients in achieving their real estate goals. Feel free to contact Bobby for any questions about buying or selling a home!

In his free time, he loves spending time with his wife, especially designing and remodeling their Klahanie home as well as planning and project managing investment properties together. Most recently, he and his wife brought home a long-haired German Shepard puppy named Timber. Feel free to say hi and give pets while walking on Yellow Lake trail!

Compliance Specialist

Bio coming soon!

Bobby Nguyen

ArchitecturalControls@Klahanie.com

Haley Merbs
haley.merbs@klahanie.com

Administrative Assistant

Haley joined our team in December of 2025.

"Outside is where I feel most engaged—staying active, working with my hands, and being part of environments that are dynamic and hands-on. My background helped me develop strong customer service skills and being a leader to others. I’m especially interested in roles and environments connected to logistics and outdoor operations—areas where things are constantly moving and require hands-on coordination.

I value time with my family. I bring consistency and a strong work ethic to everything I do, and I’m always looking to grow into more operational, hands-on roles over time."