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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 [email protected] Scott Bruton

Housing Division

Office of the Housing Division Chief
Name and role Email Manager
Somer Cross, Manager II [email protected] 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
Robert Love, Manager III [email protected] Somer Cross
Christopher Burke, Program Manager I [email protected] Somer Cross
Jamila Canty, Program Manager II [email protected] Somer Cross
Berenice Castillo, Office Services Coordinator
Bilingual Certified: Spanish language		 [email protected] 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.		 [email protected] Somer Cross
Margaret "Maggie" Gallagher, Program Manager I [email protected] Somer Cross
Adrian Hopson, Program Manager I [email protected] Somer Cross
Denise Thomas, Program Manager I [email protected] Somer Cross
James Travers, Principal Administrative Aide [email protected] 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 [email protected] Somer Cross
Essayas Ababu, PHD, Program Manager II
Bilingual Certified: Amharic language		 [email protected] Lawrence Cager, Jr.
RaShawn Raigns, Office Services Coordinator [email protected] Lawrence Cager, Jr.
Roderick Simpson, Senior Planning Specialist [email protected] Lawrence Cager, Jr.
Ray Slade, Senior Planning Specialist [email protected] Lawrence Cager, Jr.
Kenneth Vinston, Senior Planning Specialist [email protected] Lawrence Cager, Jr.

Neighborhood Revitalization
Name and role Email Manager / Supervisor
Rogers Stanley, Manager III [email protected] Somer Cross
Cynthia Butler, Senior Planning Specialist
Supervises construction projects. Prepares plans and specifications for streetscape projects.		 [email protected] Rogers Stanley
Baozhu "Julia" Chen, Senior Planning Specialist [email protected] 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. 		[email protected] Rogers Stanley
Lei Yan, Office Services Coordinator [email protected] Rogers Stanley

Division of Community Development

Office of the Community Development Division Chief
Name and role Email Manager
Nathan Bovelle, Manager II [email protected] Scott Bruton
Karina Bernal, Office Services Coordinator [email protected] Nathan Bovelle
Sharla Cherry-Quintanila, Program Manager I
Bilingual Certified: Spanish language		 [email protected] 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.


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Name and role Manager / Supervisor
Tamala Robinson, Manager III Nathan Bovelle
Rudy Castro, Program Manager II
Bilingual Certified: Spanish language		 Tamala Robinson
Travis Aldous, Housing Code Inspector II Rudy Castro
William Birden, Housing Code Inspector II Rudy Castro
Jervai Boddie, Housing Code Inspector I Rudy Castro
Jordan Dye, Housing Code Inspector II Rudy Castro
Richard Johnson, Housing Code Inspector II Rudy Castro
Julia Thom, Housing Code Inspector III Rudy Castro
Guadalupe Miranda, Housing Code Inspector I Rudy Castro
Ivan Eloisa, Program Manager II
Bilingual Certified: Spanish language		 Tamala Robinson
Elba Benitez, Housing Code Inspector III
Bilingual Certified: Spanish language		 Ivan Eloisa
Donald Goodman, Housing Code Inspector II Ivan Eloisa
Joseph Jones, Housing Code Inspector III Ivan Eloisa
Ivey Quarles, Housing Code Inspector III Ivan Eloisa
Timothy Randolph, Housing Code Inspector III Ivan Eloisa
Terence Rhodes, Housing Code Inspector III Ivan Eloisa
Thomas "Tom" Howley, Program Manager II Tamala Robinson
James Galberth, Housing Code Inspector II Thomas "Tom" Howley
Michelle Hadrick, Housing Code Inspector III Thomas "Tom" Howley
David Johnson, Housing Code Inspector II Thomas "Tom" Howley
Wright Jolly, Housing Code Inspector III Thomas "Tom" Howley
Peter Martel, Housing Code Inspector Thomas "Tom" Howley
Austin McNamara, Housing Code Inspector II Thomas "Tom" Howley
Lucie Lancaster, Program Manager I Tamala Robinson
Daniel McHugh, Contractor Tamala Robinson
Claudia Mena-Amaya, Office Services Coordinator Tamala Robinson
KaShamba "Kay" Williams, Program Manager II Tamala Robinson
Heather Detrick, Housing Code Inspector III KaShamba "Kay" Williams
La Tasha Dorsey, Housing Code Inspector II KaShamba "Kay" Williams
Joseph Gleason, Housing Code Inspector III KaShamba "Kay" Williams
Angela Gulledge, Housing Code Inspector III KaShamba "Kay" Williams
Robert Hardesty, Housing Code Inspector II KaShamba "Kay" Williams
Jermain Jack, Housing Code Inspector II KaShamba "Kay" Williams
Nigel Martin, Housing Code Inspector KaShamba "Kay" Williams
Wendy Qassis, Housing Code Inspector III
Bilingual Certified: Arabic language		 KaShamba "Kay" Williams
Mark Vasilkov, Housing Code Inspector KaShamba "Kay" Williams
Jason White, Housing Code Inspector III KaShamba "Kay" Williams

Common Ownership Communities
Name and role Manager
Ramon Espin, Manager III Nathan Bovelle
Peter "Pete" Atta, Investigator III Ramon Espin
Ifeoluwapo "Ife" Fabayo, Investigator II Ramon Espin
Nicolette Fahs, Office Coordinator Ramon Espin
Billy Buttrey, Investigator III 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.

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Name and role Manager
Nicolle Katrivanos, Manager III Nathan Bovelle
Jane Blackwell, Investigator III Nicolle Katrivanos
Susana Capobianco, Investigator III
Bilingual Certified: Spanish language		 Nicolle Katrivanos
Leslee Clerkley, Investigator III Nicolle Katrivanos
Melvyn Herman, Volunteer Nicolle Katrivanos
Lalitha Kutty, Volunteer Nicolle Katrivanos
Rosie McCray-Moody, Contractor Nicolle Katrivanos
Netsanet Megen, Contractor Nicolle Katrivanos
Natalie Nachman, Volunteer Nicolle Katrivanos
Adriana Parreira Cora, Investigator I Nicolle Katrivanos
Charles "Charlie" Pavitt, Volunteer Nicolle Katrivanos
Veronica Rice, Volunteer Nicolle Katrivanos
Michael Rosenzweigh, Volunteer Nicolle Katrivanos
Lorie Seals, Investigator III Nicolle Katrivanos
Lecia Stein, Investigator III Nicolle Katrivanos
Beatrice Sulureh, Investigator III Nicolle Katrivanos
Valerie Whitby, Investigator II 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.

[email protected]
Name and role Manager
Pofen Salem, Manager II Scott Bruton
Yihui Brown, Management and Budget Specialist III Pofen Salem
Adela Kline, Administrative Specialist III Pofen Salem

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).

[email protected]
Name and role Manager
Catherine "Cathy" Mahmud, Manager III Pofen Salem
Sichao Bai, Program Manager II Catherine "Cathy" Mahmud
Joyce Wallace-Dennis, Program Manager II Catherine "Cathy" Mahmud
Tara Whicker, Program Manager II 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.

[email protected]

Name and role Manager
Catherine "Cathy" Mahmud, Manager III Pofen Salem
Katherine Canales, Senior Planning Specialist Catherine "Cathy" Mahmud
Trivens Kargbo, MS, MBA, Senior Planning Specialist Catherine "Cathy" Mahmud

Licensing and Registration
Name and role Manager
Tiffany Johnson, Program Manager II Pofen Salem
Clifton Bouma, Program Specialist II Tiffany Johnson
Kenneth Eversleigh, Office Services Coordinator Tiffany Johnson
Ricky Floyd, Contractor Tiffany Johnson
Sheila Price, Program Specialist II Tiffany Johnson
Taye Robinson, Contractor Tiffany Johnson
Xavier Simms, Contractor Tiffany Johnson
Xiaowen "Wen" Yan, Contractor 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 [email protected] Scott Bruton
Esther Davani, Performance Management and Data Analyst [email protected] Kimberly Williams
Melissa Nolin, IT Supervisor [email protected] Kimberly Williams
Swetha Kathuroju, IT Specialist I [email protected] Melissa Nolin
Elliot Essman, Sr. IT Specialist [email protected] Melissa Nolin

Rent Stabilization

[email protected]
 
Name and role Manager
Polina Melvin, Manager III Scott Bruton
Ella Fernandez, Program Specialist II Polina Melvin
Patricia Jimenez, Program Specialist II Polina Melvin
Daniel Martinez, Program Specialist II Polina Melvin
T'Keyah "Key" Nelms, Investigator III Polina Melvin
Joanne Padilla, Administrative Specialist III Polina Melvin
Shirin Wilkerson, Program Manager I Polina Melvin