Graham Espley-Jones – President
Mr. Espley-Jones joined WCH as President in 2002 and also serves as a Director. He brings over 30 years of experience in the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (“LIHTC”) industry and in the development and ownership of both senior and affordable housing communities. He holds a master’s degree in Business Administration from Pepperdine University and a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from San Diego State University. Prior to joining WCH, Mr. Espley-Jones served as the Chief Financial and Administrative Officer of the Meyers Research (now Zonda), a real estate information and consulting company specializing in the housing industry. Mr. Espley-Jones also served as the Chief Financial Officer of Kaufman & Broad Multi-Housing Group, Inc. (“KBMH”) from 1999 to 2000 who were a leading investor and developer of affordable multifamily and senior rental communities financed primarily with LIHTC’s. Prior to joining KBMH, Mr. Espley-Jones was a principal, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of ARV Assisted Living, Inc., and their affiliated companies (“ARV”). At the time, ARV’s assisted living and affordable housing divisions developed and/or acquired over 60 assisted living communities comprised of approximately 7,000 assisted living units and 22 LIHTC communities comprised of approximately 1,500 units, respectively. Mr. Espley-Jones began his career in the commercial real estate lending divisions of First California Savings Bank and CA Financial.
Leanne Truofreh – Senior Vice President and Secretary
Ms. Truofreh joined WCH as Corporate Secretary in 2005 and added the responsibilities of Vice President in 2007. Mrs. Truofreh has worked in the senior and affordable housing industry since 1989.  She began her career in the accounting department at ARV Assisted Living, Inc. processing payables and preparing loan draws for the LIHTC development department. Ms. Truofreh also worked as a Loan Draw Specialist for Kaufman & Broad Multi-Housing Group, Inc. Her responsibilities include maintaining the books and records of WCH and working with it’s partners in preparing applications for debt and equity financing and assisting with the closing of the financing of its’ partnerships that own affordable housing communities.  Additionally, she is responsible for Human Resources at WCH.  Ms. Truofreh is a certified Notary Public in the State of California.
Scott Gayner – VIce President, Management and Development
Mr. Gayner joined WCH in 2007 as Development Manager, Senior Portfolio Manager and Director of Development. He began his career in the affordable housing industry in 1992 and brings a broad base of experience to the WCH team. He holds an undergraduate degree in Economics from the University of California Los Angeles and an MBA from Chapman University. Mr. Gayner served as Vice President and Partner of ARV Affordable Housing, Inc. from 1992 to 1996. His expertise includes commercial land acquisition and development, industrial projects, rural affordable housing and new construction of affordable family and senior housing. Mr. Gayner has over 30 years of experience in the low-income tax credit industry (LIHTC).  In addition to managing multiple affordable communities located throughout California and conducting annual site inspections, Mr. Gayner assists with the acquisition and development on new projects, interfaces with City and County personnel and oversees construction progress on projects that have AHP financing.  Mr. Gayner was instrumental in procuring a Capital Magnet Fund grant from the US Treasury which provided for significant WCH portfolio growth.
  Martha Cisneros – Senior Portfolio Manager
Mrs. Cisneros joined WCH as Senior Portfolio Manager in 2010. Ms. Cisneros received a Bachelor’s of Arts in Sociology and a Master’s in Urban Planning from the University of California, Los Angeles. Prior to joining WCH, she was a Senior Project Manager at MacFarlane Costa Housing, where she developed over $125M of senior and multi-family affordable housing projects throughout California. Duties included management of all phases of development including initial financial feasibility analysis, design development, construction, stabilization and transition with asset management.
Ms. Cisneros also has worked with the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles, the City of Los Angeles Housing Department, East LA Community Corporation, and Excellent Education Development (ExEd). Her experience includes development of senior and multifamily affordable housing projects, single family home ownership, and charter school development. Her expertise includes land acquisition, due diligence review, financial underwriting/structuring, entitlement and permitting, and packaging public and private proposals to local, state, federal agencies and banks.
  Latham Barker  – Vice President, Operations
Mr. Barker joined WCH as Vice President, Operations in February, 2022. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting from North Carolina State University and brings more than 25 years of experience in property management in the senior living industry. He previously worked at ARV Assisted Living as the Accounting Manager in addition to Regional VP of Operations. Mr. Barker also served as both Partnership Controller and Corporate Controller at Vintage Senior Living and Clearwater Senior Living, both of which served seniors in need of Assisted Living and Memory Care. Mr. Barker is responsible for oversight of Resident Services, compliance monitoring of tax credit programs, administration of required substantial management duties and budgets.
  Katy Janeway – Portfolio Manager
Mrs. Janeway joined WCH as a Portfolio Manager in 2013. She began her career in the affordable housing industry in 2004 as an intern for WCH, where she performed administrative, personnel, and clerical work in support for WCH staff members. Prior to joining WCH, Mrs. Janeway held several positions as a political fundraiser and served as an Account Executive at Revive Health. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in English and Political Science from the University of California, Berkeley. As a Portfolio Manager, Mrs. Janeway provides oversight on asset management functions relating to WCH’s affordable housing communities. In addition, Mrs. Janeway manages the WCH website and other marketing materials.
  Jaymie Piguing – Vice President, Controller
Mrs. Piguing joined WCH in 2016 as an Accounting Manager and was promoted to VP, Controller in 2022. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and is a Certified Public Accountant in the Philippines. Prior to joining WCH, she worked at various firms such as Ernst & Young, Chevron, Steadfast Companies and The Irvine Company. Her 15 years of professional work experience includes Audit, Financial Reporting and Property Management. As VP, Controller, she manages WCH’s accounting, financial reporting, tax returns and audits.
  Lauren Carich – Director of Resident Services
Ms. Carich joined WCH as a Program Coordinator in 2020 and was promoted to Director of Resident Services in 2022. Ms. Carich received her Bachelor of Arts from California State University of Fullerton. She has worked as a camp director, behavioral therapist, basketball coach and preschool teacher. As the Director of Resident Services, Ms. Carich oversees programs that provide educational classes, social services, tutoring and social events for many of the properties within the WCH portfolio. These services are provided at both senior and family communities.
  Nataly Carich – Program Coordinator
Mrs. Carich holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a minor in Human Services from California State University of Fullerton. Previously, Mrs. Carich worked as a Patient Assistance Clerk at DaVita, Inc. Mrs. Carich also served as the Education and Nutrition Development intern at THINK TOGETHER, a non-profit organization that serves over 100,000 students by advocating and working toward educational excellence and equity for all kids through its Early Learning Programs, Expanded Learning Programs, and Core Learning Programs. In her position, Mrs. Carich worked directly with students, provided homework assistance, and created opportunities to help students discover their passions and reach their full potential. As a Program Coordinator, Mrs. Carich is responsible for providing our senior residents with social services, educational classes, and social activities.   Additionally, Mrs. Carich is AASC Certified for Service Coordination.
  Cindy De La Torre – Program Coordinator
Ms. De La Torre joined WCH as a Program Coordinator in 2018. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences with a Minor in Education from the University of California, Irvine. Ms. De La Torre acquired certification as a Professional Service Coordinator in 2021. As a Program Coordinator, Ms. De La Torre works directly with many of our families and seniors.  She is responsible for developing and implementing our social service program at two communities.   For our seniors, these are individualized programs designed to empower and build upon resident ‘life skills’ in the following domains:  employment, education, health and wellness, financial literacy, communication and forming support networks. Ms. De La Torre also works one-on-one with students to determine the personalized path that best fits their individual needs.  In order to best prepare these students for success both in college and beyond, Ms. De La Torre focuses her efforts on their academic performance, study habits, social and behavioral skills, independence and responsibility.  Working closely with the student, she also helps identify and remove any barriers to success which may present themselves. 
  Izamar Aispuro – Program Coordinator
Mrs. Aispuro joined WCH as Program Coordinator in 2017 and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with a minor in Gerontology from California State University of Fullerton. Additionally, Mrs. Aispuro obtained her service coordinator certification through the Ohio State University Office of Geriatrics.  Mrs. Aispuro has over 5 years of experience serving the residents of our senior and family communities through providing social services, educational classes and social events.
   

Daranie “Dee” Mouanoutoua  – Program Coordinator
Mrs. Mouanoutoua joined WCH in 2021 and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies from California State University of Fullerton. Prior to joining WCH, she was a Registered Behavioral Technician, providing one-on-one behavioral therapy and support to children, teens and adults on the autism spectrum disorder including other developmental disabilities. She has experience designing manipulatives, teaching life skills, tracking behaviors, creating and implementing programs tailored to individual needs, assisting in report writing as well as training staff. Her desire to advocate and support people in need continues as a program coordinator. She works creatively to enrich and empower individuals of different backgrounds through coordinating educational, social and community-based programs in order to set them up for success.

   Gloria Earnest  – Compliance Manager
Mrs. Earnest joined WCH in September of 2021 as Compliance Manager. In that role, she is responsible for filing necessary compliance documents to appropriate city, county, state and federal agencies to ensure that WCH communities meet their affordability and reporting requirements. She also assists with accounts payable, accounts receivable and billing in addition to other accounting-related functions. Prior to WCH she worked at ARV Assisted Living, Inc. for 12 years, initially as Accounts Payable and transitioning into the role of Senior Payroll Administrator. Mrs. Earnest also worked for 6 years at Vintage Senior Living as Payroll Specialist.  Both of these organizations served seniors with Assisted Living and Memory Care needs.