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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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Director's Office

Office of the Director

Name and role Email Manager
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

Office of the Housing Division Chief

Name and role Email Manager
Somer Cross, Chief somer.cross@montgomerycountymd.gov Scott Bruton

Affordable Housing

The Affordable Housing section coordinates and enforces the County’s moderate-income housing programs including the Moderately Priced Dwelling Unit (MPDU) Program and the Workforce Housing (WFH) program. The Section also oversees both the Montgomery County Energy Efficiency Program (MCEEP) to provide weatherization assistance to single-family housing and previous Single-Family Home Improvement loans and grants.

Name and role Email Manager / Supervisor
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

Multifamily Housing

Multifamily Housing works to preserve and produce affordable rental housing for Montgomery County residents. Primarily using resources from the Montgomery County Housing Initiative Fund and the federal HOME program Multifamily Housing provides flexible financing resources to assist in the preservation and production of affordable housing.

Name and role Email Manager / Supervisor
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.

Neighborhood Revitalization

Name and role Email Manager / Supervisor
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

Office of the Community Development Division Chief

Name and role Email Manager
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

Code Enforcement

The Code Enforcement section is responsible for the preservation and improvement of housing and property standards through the enforcement of Chapter 26, Housing and Building Standards; Chapter 48, Solid Waste; and Chapter 58, Weeds, of the Montgomery County Code.

Name and role Email Manager / Supervisor
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

Common Ownership Communities

Name and role Email Manager
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

Office of Landlord-Tenant Affairs (OLTA)

The Office of Landlord-Tenant Affairs (OLTA) enforces Chapter 29 - Landlord-Tenant Relations of the Montgomery County Code, along with parts of Title 8 - Landlord-Tenant of the Real Property Article, Annotated Code of Maryland. OLTA strives to educate the public of the general rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants by providing relevant and accurate information in an effort to help the parties avoid problems and make the landlord-tenant relationship work as efficiently as possible. When necessary, through our formal complaint process, and as our authority permits, we offer free support to the named parties to assist them in amicably resolving disputes.

Name and role Email Manager
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.

Office of the Finance and Administration Division Chief

The Finance and Administration Chief’s Office provides management, oversight, and leadership in fiscal and resource planning for DHCA; monitors program expenses and performance measures; administers operational procedures and protocols; coordinates with other County agencies to provide fiscal impact analysis on State and County legislations; and collaborates with DHCA’s senior leadership to plan and develop policies and strategies that support the Department’s mission and goals.

Name and role Email Manager
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

Asset Management

Asset Management actively monitors the Department’s $300 million in housing loans from local and federal funding sources, leveraging $1.5 billion in affordable real estate. Assets also ensures compliance guidelines are followed for all affordable housing units supported by federal funds under the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) and the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) as well as under local Housing Initiative Fund (HIF) loans, rental agreements, and Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT).

Name and role Email Manager
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

Grants Administration

Grants Administration handles over $7 million in annual federal grants received by the County from the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG), the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), and the Emergency Solutions Grant Program (ESG). These annual allocations, along with any special federal appropriations, are earmarked to provide housing assistance and public services for low- and moderate-income residents. In addition, Grants administers almost $3 million in County-funded grants to non-profit organizations serving Montgomery County.

Name and role Email Manager
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

Licensing and Registration

Name and role Email Manager
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

Process Management and Analytics

The Division of Process Management and Analytics lead the analysis, development and implementation of process improvements, systems and measures used to administer the housing laws, regulations, policies, and initiatives including the creation and management of reports, metrics, dashboards, databases, portals, and other information technology solutions.

Name and role Email Manager
Kimberly Williams, Division Chief kimberly.williams@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
Robert Strasser, Sr. IT Specialist robert.strasser@montgomerycountymd.gov Melissa Nolin