Senior Management Team
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Victor McDowell
Deputy Chief of PoliceDeputy Chief Victor McDowell, Jr. has a distinguished career in protecting and serving the community. Deputy Chief McDowell brings 26 years of diverse experience in leadership, and a commitment to building and... Read More
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RJ Roberto
Deputy General CounselAs Deputy General Counsel, Roberto is responsible for the day-to-day activities of the Department. He provides advice and counsel on a wide variety of legal matters involving CMHA business... Read More
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Elliott DeVan, Jr.
Deputy Director of HCVPElliot DeVan, Jr. joined the Authority in 2012. DeVan's primary responsibilities include carrying out oversight of multiple service areas within HCVP. Those areas include Applications, Client... Read More
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Tekisha Ruffin
Deputy Director of Resident ServicesTekisha Ruffin has held various progressive positions throughout the agency since beginning her career with CMHA in 2011. Ruffin received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Black Studies... Read More
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Chanel Starks
Deputy Director of Contracting and InspectionsChanel C. Starks joined CMHA in 2001. Starks has over 25 years of housing experience and has worked in both the public and private sectors, most have been at CMHA. Since 2012, Starks has headed... Read More
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Jim Priscak
Deputy Director of Modernization and DevelopmentJim Priscak has been with the authority since 2009. He provides the planning and budgeting for the long- and short-term capital improvement needs of the authority. This includes Low Income... Read More
Jane Nichols
Deputy Director of Policy, Planning and Housing MobilityIn this role, Nichols’ primary responsibilities include oversite of the agency’s Special Purpose Voucher Programs, including Project Based Vouchers (PBV), Moderate Rehabilitation... Read More
Jake Pollock
Deputy Director of PurchasingJake Pollock joined the Authority in 2009 as a Business Analyst and was later promoted to Deputy Director of Asset Management. Currently, Pollock oversees all day-to-day purchases of goods and services for... Read More
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Darletta Holmes
Deputy Director of Property MaintenanceDarletta Holmes came over to the agency as a painter in 2011 and has 23 years of maintenance experience working closely with the residents, special projects and preparing units for occupancy. Holmes... Read More
Darlene Sledge
Regional Deputy DirectorDarlene Sledge, Regional Deputy Director of CMHA's LRPH & RAD portfolio, has managed more than 50 employees for CMHA for over 7 years. Sledge brings a gift of loving to serve and assist people with a calm and... Read More
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Arika Bethune-Payne
Regional Deputy DirectorArika Bethune-Payne joined the Authority in 2000. Bethune-Payne held many roles during her time at CMHA, including Clerk Typist at King Kennedy High Rise, AMP Administrative and Site Manager. Bethune-Payne was then... Read More
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Julia Houston
Regional Deputy DirectorJulia Houston brings over 20 years of experience in affordable housing, 14 of them with CMHA. Houston oversees the day-to-day operations for the Multifamily, Tax Credit and Low Rent Properties to ensure that... Read More
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Leslie Santiago
Regional Deputy DirectorLeslie Santiago has over 20 years of housing experience at CMHA. Since joining the team in 2000, Santiago has held various positions including... Read More
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Iris Cartagena
Executive Assistant to the Chief of StaffIris Cartagena provides thorough administration support to the Executive Office utilizing her professional experience in management, marketing and accounting. Before coming to CMHA, she held positions.. Read More
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Latasha Davis
Deputy Director of Client Information CenterLatasha Davis brings 7 years of housing experience to her team. As the Deputy Director, Davis ensures that the needs of the residents, applicants and vendors are met while carrying out the CMHA... Read More
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Julia Wright
Digital Media StrategistJulia Wright develops effective communication strategies for the agency. She maintains CMHA's social media outlets, newsletters and developed the new website... Read More
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Marykate Hammer
Deputy Director of Information TechnologyMarykate Hammer guides CMHA's programming to get residents connected to the internet, access to devices and the education to use them. Hammer received her Bachelors of Science... Read More
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Daniel Lally
ControllerDaniel Lally is responsible for the accounting and record keeping of CMHA. Daniel has held several positions during his six years with CMHA starting out as a Staff Accountant and working his way up to his current position... Read More
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Shanetta Harris
Budget AdministratorShanetta Harris is a dedicated Budget Administrator at CMHA with over a decade of experience in finance within the public sector. With a degree in Finance and Economics, she brings a wealth of expertise to budget... Read More
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Diana Pickering
Regional Deputy DirectorDiana Pickering brings over 20 years of HUD, Assisted Housing and multifamily housing experience to the team at CMHA, including her Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS), Tax Credit (LIHTC), and... Read More
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Henry L. Price III
Integrated Pest Management AdministratorSince joining the agency, Henry L. Price III has held various progressive positions throughout the agency including Maintenance Technician, Property Manager and AMP Leader. As an AMP Leader, Price... Read More
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Kevin Eifel
Senior AuditorKevin Eifel joined CMHA in 2014. He brings over 35 years of auditing experience to the team, having held various positions in the private sector prior to joining CMHA. Eifel's primary responsibilities include... Read More