About

LEAP Housing Solutions

LEAP Housing Solutions is a Boise-based nonprofit who believes all people deserve an affordable home. LEAP was started by Bart Cochran, a Boise realtor, who saw vulnerable populations unable to access stable, affordable homes.

Mission

To develop and preserve affordable housing while providing empowering services that lead to greater housing stability.

Vision

Communities transformed with hope, connection, and secure housing.

LEAP accomplishes its mission in five ways:

  • Operation of a transitional housing program as a soft landing
  • Connection of renters to home buying resources

 

  • Research on affordable housing trends and solutions
  • Development and management of affordable rental housing
  • Preservation of existing affordable housing

Our Principles

Faith

Rooted in the transforming love of Christ, we seek to bring light and peace to the community.

Inclusion

We welcome all people to participate in our mission, regardless of background or belief.

Collaboration

We aim to collaborate with diverse community members and organizations to make the best impact.

Empowerment

In all that we do, we seek to create empowering opportunities and relationships with those that we serve.

Stewardship

We commit to an honest and responsible use of the money, time, and talents entrusted to us.

Staff

Bart Cochran

Bart Cochran

Executive Director & Founder

(208) 284-0389

Brian Woodward

Brian Woodward

Chief Operating Officer

(573) 424-9191

Erika Ostyn

Erika Ostyn

Grant Writer

(208) 402-8499

Chad Hansen

Chad Hansen

Property People Realtor and CFO

(208) 440-5573

Martin Taylor

Martin Taylor

Construction Manager

(208) 713-3847

Mary Overstreet

Mary Overstreet

Asset and Design Manager

(208) 863-3985

Lori Benfiet

Lori Benfiet

Housing Director

(208) 869-7556

Matt Fast

Matt Fast

LEAP ROC Program Director

(206) 406-5013

Terry Graves

Terry Graves

Yes You Can Program Coordinator

(208) 695-8063

Brittany Zanders

Brittany Zanders

Resident Services Coordinator

(515) 450-4153

Olyvia Bibb

Olyvia Bibb

Resident Services Coordinator

(208) 949-8482

Zeb Moers

Zeb Moers

Community Advancement Coordinator

(303) 949-2798

Sam Bibb

Sam Bibb

Marketing & Communication Coordinator

(907) 723-7504

Tracy Cochran

Tracy Cochran

Design Coordinator

(208) 794-9661

Becca Mathias

Becca Mathias

Executive Assistant

(208) 631-0760

William Brickowski

William Brickowski

Financial Analyst

(503) 839-9931