Organization Chart
DHCA's Vision
DHCA seeks to create healthy, vibrant and inclusive housing and communities for people of all ages, incomes and abilities.
DHCA's Mission
DHCA works to preserve and increase the supply of affordable housing; maintain existing housing in a safe and sanitary condition; preserve the safety and quality of residential and commercial areas; ensure fair and equitable relations between landlords and tenants; and, support the success of common ownership communities – all with a focus on reducing racial inequities and climate change impacts.
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Location and Hours
Mailing Address
Department of Housing and Community Affairs
1401 Rockville Pike, 4th Floor
Rockville, MD 20852
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 8:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Though the office is open until 5:00 P.M., DHCA will only accept walk-ins until 4:30 P.M.
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Thomas "Tom" Howley, Program Manager II
Department of Housing and Community Affairs
1401 Rockville Pike, 4th Floor
Rockville, MD 20852
Phone: 240-777-3692
DHCA Staff Listing
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Director's Office
Name and role | Manager | |
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Scott Bruton, Director | To get in touch with Scott Bruton, please contact Jacqueline "Jackie" Hawksford. | Marc Elrich |
Jacqueline "Jackie" Hawksford, Senior Executive Administrative Aide | jackie.hawksford@montgomerycountymd.gov | Scott Bruton |
Housing Division
Name and role | Manager | |
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Somer Cross, Chief | somer.cross@montgomerycountymd.gov | Scott Bruton |
Name and role | Manager / Supervisor | |
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Somer Cross, Manager III | somer.cross@montgomerycountymd.gov | Scott Bruton |
Christopher Burke, Program Manager I | christopher.burke@montgomerycountymd.gov | Somer Cross |
Jamila Canty, Program Manager II | jamila.canty@montgomerycountymd.gov | Somer Cross |
Berenice Castillo, Office Services Coordinator
Bilingual Certified: Spanish language |
berenice.castillo@montgomerycountymd.gov | Somer Cross |
Carlos Daza, Senior Planning Specialist
Housing Rehabilitation and Weatherization - Conducts home inspections to determine necessary repairs to rehabilitation applicants. Process clients through the application process and renovation of their homes. |
carlos.daza@montgomerycountymd.gov | Somer Cross |
Margaret "Maggie" Gallagher, Program Manager I | margaret.gallagher@montgomerycountymd.gov | Somer Cross |
Adrian Hopson, Program Manager I | adrian.hopson@montgomerycountymd.gov | Somer Cross |
Denise Thomas, Program Manager I | denise.thomas@montgomerycountymd.gov | Somer Cross |
James Travers, Principal Administrative Aide | james.travers@montgomerycountymd.gov | Somer Cross |
Name and role | Manager / Supervisor | |
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Lawrence Cager, Jr., Manager III | lawrence.cager@montgomerycountymd.gov | Somer Cross |
Essayas Ababu, PHD, Program Manager II
Bilingual Certified: Amharic language |
essayas.ababu@montgomerycountymd.gov | Lawrence Cager, Jr. |
RaShawn Raigns, Office Services Coordinator | rashawn.raigns@montgomerycountymd.gov | Lawrence Cager, Jr. |
Roderick Simpson, Senior Planning Specialist | roderick.simpson@montgomerycountymd.gov | Lawrence Cager, Jr. |
Ray Slade, Senior Planning Specialist | ray.slade@montgomerycountymd.gov | Lawrence Cager, Jr. |
Kenneth Vinston, Senior Planning Specialist | kenneth.vinston@montgomerycountymd.gov | Lawrence Cager, Jr. |
Name and role | Manager / Supervisor | |
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Rogers Stanley, Manager III | rogers.stanley@montgomerycountymd.gov | Somer Cross |
Cynthia Butler, Senior Planning Specialist
Supervises construction projects. Prepares plans and specifications for streetscape projects. |
cynthia.butler@montgomerycountymd.gov | Rogers Stanley |
Baozhu "Julia" Chen, Senior Planning Specialist | baozhu.chen@montgomerycountymd.gov | Rogers Stanley |
Kristina Ellis, Senior Planning Specialist
Conducts research and analysis to support community planning activities for the section. Manages Countywide Facade Improvement Program projects. |
kristina.ellis@montgomerycountymd.gov | Rogers Stanley |
Lei Yan, Office Services Coordinator | lei.yan@montgomerycountymd.gov | Rogers Stanley |
Division of Community Development
Name and role | Manager | |
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Nathan Bovelle, Manager II | nathan.bovelle@montgomerycountymd.gov | Scott Bruton |
Karina Bernal, Office Services Coordinator | karina.bernal@montgomerycountymd.gov | Nathan Bovelle |
Sharla Cherry-Quintanila, Program Manager I
Bilingual Certified: Spanish language |
sharla.quintanilla@montgomerycountymd.gov | Nathan Bovelle |
Name and role | Manager / Supervisor | |
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Tamala Robinson, Manager III | tamala.robinson@montgomerycountymd.gov | Nathan Bovelle |
Rudy Castro, Program Manager II
Bilingual Certified: Spanish language |
rudy.castro@montgomerycountymd.gov | Tamala Robinson |
Travis Aldous, Housing Code Inspector II | travis.aldous@montgomerycountymd.gov | Rudy Castro |
William Birden, Housing Code Inspector II | william.birden@montgomerycountymd.gov | Rudy Castro |
Jervai Boddie, Housing Code Inspector I | jervai.boddie@montgomerycountymd.gov | Rudy Castro |
Jordan Dye, Housing Code Inspector II | jordan.dye@montgomerycountymd.gov | Rudy Castro |
Richard Johnson, Housing Code Inspector II | richard.johnson2@montgomerycountymd.gov | Rudy Castro |
Julia Thom, Housing Code Inspector III | julia.thom@montgomerycountymd.gov | Rudy Castro |
Guadalupe Miranda, Housing Code Inspector I | guadalupe.miranda@montgomerycountymd.gov | Rudy Castro |
Ivan Eloisa, Program Manager II
Bilingual Certified: Spanish language |
ivan.eloisa@montgomerycountymd.gov | Tamala Robinson |
Elba Benitez, Housing Code Inspector III
Bilingual Certified: Spanish language |
elba.benitez@montgomerycountymd.gov | Ivan Eloisa |
Donald Goodman, Housing Code Inspector II | donald.goodman@montgomerycountymd.gov | Ivan Eloisa |
Joseph Jones, Housing Code Inspector III | joseph.jones@montgomerycountymd.gov | Ivan Eloisa |
Ivey Quarles, Housing Code Inspector III | ivey.quarles@montgomerycountymd.gov | Ivan Eloisa |
Timothy Randolph, Housing Code Inspector III | timothy.randolph@montgomerycountymd.gov | Ivan Eloisa |
Terence Rhodes, Housing Code Inspector III | terence.rhodes@montgomerycountymd.gov | Ivan Eloisa |
Thomas "Tom" Howley, Program Manager II | thomas.howley@montgomerycountymd.gov | Tamala Robinson |
James Galberth, Housing Code Inspector II | james.galberth@montgomerycountymd.gov | Thomas "Tom" Howley |
Michelle Hadrick, Housing Code Inspector III | michelle.hadrick@montgomerycountymd.gov | Thomas "Tom" Howley |
David Johnson, Housing Code Inspector II | david.johnson@montgomerycountymd.gov | Thomas "Tom" Howley |
Wright Jolly, Housing Code Inspector III | wright.jolly@montgomerycountymd.gov | Thomas "Tom" Howley |
Peter Martel, Housing Code Inspector | peter.martel@montgomerycountymd.gov | Thomas "Tom" Howley |
Austin McNamara, Housing Code Inspector II | austin.mcnamara@montgomerycountymd.gov | Thomas "Tom" Howley |
Lucie Lancaster, Program Manager I | lucie.lancaster@montgomerycountymd.gov | Tamala Robinson |
Daniel McHugh, Contractor | dan.mchugh@montgomerycountymd.gov | Tamala Robinson |
Claudia Mena-Amaya, Office Services Coordinator | claudia.mena@montgomerycountymd.gov | Tamala Robinson |
KaShamba "Kay" Williams, Program Manager II | kashamba.williams@montgomerycountymd.gov | Tamala Robinson |
Heather Detrick, Housing Code Inspector III | heather.detrick@montgomerycountymd.gov | KaShamba "Kay" Williams |
La Tasha Dorsey, Housing Code Inspector II | latasha.dorsey@montgomerycountymd.gov | KaShamba "Kay" Williams |
Joseph Gleason, Housing Code Inspector III | joseph.gleason@montgomerycountymd.gov | KaShamba "Kay" Williams |
Angela Gulledge, Housing Code Inspector III | angela.gulledge@montgomerycountymd.gov | KaShamba "Kay" Williams |
Robert Hardesty, Housing Code Inspector II | robert.hardesty@montgomerycountymd.gov | KaShamba "Kay" Williams |
Jermain Jack, Housing Code Inspector II | jermain.jack@montgomerycountymd.gov | KaShamba "Kay" Williams |
Nigel Martin, Housing Code Inspector | nigel.martin@montgomerycountymd.gov | KaShamba "Kay" Williams |
Wendy Qassis, Housing Code Inspector III
Bilingual Certified: Arabic language |
wendy.qassis@montgomerycountymd.gov | KaShamba "Kay" Williams |
Mark Vasilkov, Housing Code Inspector | mark.vasilkov@montgomerycountymd.gov | KaShamba "Kay" Williams |
Jason White, Housing Code Inspector III | jason.white@montgomerycountymd.gov | KaShamba "Kay" Williams |
Name and role | Manager | |
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Ramon Espin, Manager III | ramon.espin@montgomerycountymd.gov | Nathan Bovelle |
Peter "Pete" Atta, Investigator III | peter.atta@montgomerycountymd.gov | Ramon Espin |
Ifeoluwapo "Ife" Fabayo, Investigator II | ifeoluwapo.fabayo@montgomerycountymd.gov | Ramon Espin |
Nicolette Fahs, Office Coordinator | nicolette.fahs@montgomerycountymd.gov | Ramon Espin |
Iman Hasanvand, Contractor | iman.hasanvand@montgomerycountymd.gov | Ramon Espin |
Name and role | Manager | |
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Nicolle Katrivanos, Manager III | nicolle.katrivanos@montgomerycountymd.gov | Nathan Bovelle |
Jane Blackwell, Investigator III | jane.blackwell@montgomerycountymd.gov | Nicolle Katrivanos |
Susana Capobianco, Investigator III
Bilingual Certified: Spanish language |
susana.capobianco@montgomerycountymd.gov | Nicolle Katrivanos |
Leslee Clerkley, Investigator III | leslee.clerkley@montgomerycountymd.gov | Nicolle Katrivanos |
Melvyn Herman, Volunteer | melvyn.herman@montgomerycountymd.gov | Nicolle Katrivanos |
Lalitha Kutty, Volunteer | lalitha.kutty@montgomerycountymd.gov | Nicolle Katrivanos |
Rosie McCray-Moody, Contractor | rosie.mccray-moody@montgomerycountymd.gov | Nicolle Katrivanos |
Netsanet Megen, Contractor | netsanet.megen@montgomerycountymd.gov | Nicolle Katrivanos |
Natalie Nachman, Volunteer | natalie.nachman@montgomerycountymd.gov | Nicolle Katrivanos |
Adriana Parreira Cora, Investigator I | adriana.parreiracora@montgomerycountymd.gov | Nicolle Katrivanos |
Charles "Charlie" Pavitt, Volunteer | charles.pavitt@montgomerycountymd.gov | Nicolle Katrivanos |
Veronica Rice, Volunteer | veronica.rice@montgomerycountymd.gov | Nicolle Katrivanos |
Michael Rosenzweigh, Volunteer | michael.rosenzweig@montgomerycountymd.gov | Nicolle Katrivanos |
Lorie Seals, Investigator III | lorie.seals@montgomerycountymd.gov | Nicolle Katrivanos |
Lecia Stein, Investigator III | lecia.stein@montgomerycountymd.gov | Nicolle Katrivanos |
Beatrice Sulureh, Investigator III | beatrice.sulureh@montgomerycountymd.gov | Nicolle Katrivanos |
Valerie Whitby, Investigator II | valerie.whitby@montgomerycountymd.gov | Nicolle Katrivanos |
Division of Finance and Administration
The Division of Finance and Administration provides financial oversight and administrative guidance to the Department of Housing and Community Affairs, including the annual preparation of the operating and capital budget, fiscal planning, asset management, grant and contract administration, housing licensing and registration, human resources and training, and development and management of information technology.
Name and role | Manager | |
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Pofen Salem, Manager II | pofen.salem@montgomerycountymd.gov | Scott Bruton |
Yihui Brown, Management and Budget Specialist III | yihui.brown@montgomerycountymd.gov | Pofen Salem |
Adela Kline, Administrative Specialist III | adela.kline@montgomerycountymd.gov | Pofen Salem |
Xiaoyu “Jade” Yan, Administrative Specialist III | xiaoyu.yan@montgomerycountymd.gov | Pofen Salem |
Iman Hasanvand, Contractor | iman.hasanvand@montgomerycountymd.gov | Ramon Espin |
Name and role | Manager | |
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Catherine "Cathy" Mahmud, Manager III | catherine.mahmud@montgomerycountymd.gov | Pofen Salem |
Sichao Bai, Program Manager II | sichao.bai@montgomerycountymd.gov | Catherine "Cathy" Mahmud |
Joyce Wallace-Dennis, Program Manager II | joyce.wallace@montgomerycountymd.gov | Catherine "Cathy" Mahmud |
Tara Whicker, Program Manager II | tara.whicker@montgomerycountymd.gov | Catherine "Cathy" Mahmud |
Name and role | Manager | |
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Catherine "Cathy" Mahmud, Manager III | catherine.mahmud@montgomerycountymd.gov | Pofen Salem |
Katherine Canales, Senior Planning Specialist | katherine.canales@montgomerycountymd.gov | Catherine "Cathy" Mahmud |
Trivens Kargbo, MS, MBA, Senior Planning Specialist | trivens.kargbo@montgomerycountymd.gov | Catherine "Cathy" Mahmud |
Name and role | Manager | |
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Tiffany Johnson, Program Manager II | tiffany.johnson@montgomerycountymd.gov | Pofen Salem |
Clifton Bouma, Program Specialist II | clifton.bouma@montgomerycountymd.gov | Tiffany Johnson |
Kenneth Eversleigh, Office Services Coordinator | kenneth.eversleigh@montgomerycountymd.gov | Tiffany Johnson |
Ricky Floyd, Contractor | ricky.floyd@montgomerycountymd.gov | Tiffany Johnson |
Sheila Price, Program Specialist II | sheila.price@montgomerycountymd.gov | Tiffany Johnson |
Taye Robinson, Contractor | taye.robinson@montgomerycountymd.gov | Tiffany Johnson |
Xavier Simms, Contractor | xavier.simms@montgomerycountymd.gov | Tiffany Johnson |
Xiaowen "Wen" Yan, Contractor | xiaowen.yan@montgomerycountymd.gov | Tiffany Johnson |
Name and role | Manager | |
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Kimberly Williams, Division Chief | kimberly.williams2@montgomerycountymd.gov | Scott Bruton |
Esther Davani, Performance Management and Data Analyst | esther.davani@montgomerycountymd.gov | Kimberly Williams |
Melissa Nolin, IT Supervisor | melissa.nolin@montgomerycountymd.gov | Kimberly Williams |
Swetha Kathuroju, IT Specialist I | swetha.kathuroju@montgomerycountymd.gov | Melissa Nolin |
Qingwen Qian, Sr. IT Specialist | qingwen.qian@montgomerycountymd.gov | Melissa Nolin |
Elliot Essman, Sr. IT Specialist | elliot.essman@montgomerycountymd.gov | Melissa Nolin |