DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

• Foreclosure Prevention Assistance: 1-877-462-7555 (toll free)

Department of Housing & Community Development, 7800 Harkins Road, Lanham, Maryland, March 2018. Photo courtesy of Department of Housing & Community Development.

OFFICE OF SECRETARY

COUNSEL
Anthony J. Mohan, Principal Counsel (301) 429-7477; e-mail: tony.mohan@maryland.gov
Mark S. Petrauskas, Deputy Counsel (301) 429-7487; e-mail: mark.petrauskas@maryland.gov
Honora W. Sutor, Deputy Counsel (301) 429-7484; e-mail: honora.sutor@maryland.gov

CHIEF OF STAFF
Robyne M. Chaconas, Chief of Staff (301) 429-7422
e-mail: robyne.chaconas@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF FAIR PRACTICES
Gordon M. Outlaw, Director (301) 429-7416
e-mail: gordon.outlaw@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF HOUSING & ECONOMIC RESEARCH
Bernice E. Mensah, Director (301) 429-7466; e-mail: bernice.mensah@maryland.gov


OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Janice M. Ruth, Director (301) 429-7413
e-mail: janice.ruth@maryland.gov

HUMAN RESOURCES
Alicia Townsend, Deputy Director (301) 429-7415; e-mail: alicia.townsend@maryland.gov

LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS
J. Hunter Pickels, Director & Housing Policy Officer (301) 429-7483; e-mail: hunter.pickels@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF OPERATIONS & ADMINISTRATION
Steve Wilson, Director (301) 429-7661
e-mail: steve.wilson1@maryland.gov

RECORDS MANAGEMENT
Steve Wilson, Records Officer (301) 429-7661; e-mail: steve.wilson1@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION
Vacancy, Director (301) 429-7610

OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS
Sara C. Luell, Director (301) 429-7803; e-mail: sara.luell@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Kelly L. Vaughn, Director (301) 429-7430; e-mail: kelly.vaughn@maryland.gov

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Sergei V. Kuzmenchuk, Chief Financial Officer (301) 429-7477
e-mail: sergei.kuzmenchuk@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF STATEWIDE BROADBAND
Kenrick Gordon, Director (appointed by Governor) (301) 429-7426; e-mail: kenrick.gordon@maryland.gov

STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
Frank C. Dickson, Director (301) 429-7425; e-mail: frank.dickson1@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF DEVELOPMENT FINANCE

(S00A25, formerly 37.01.25)
FY2021 appropriation: $364,931,227; authorized positions: 137
Matthew J. Heckles, Assistant Secretary of Development Finance (301) 429-7796
e-mail: matthew.heckles@maryland.gov

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION
Matthew J. Heckles, Executive Director (301) 429-7796; 1-800-222-3919 (toll free)

HOUSING FINANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE
Staff: Keith B. Ashford (301) 429-7781; e-mail: keith.ashford@maryland.gov


Owen P. McEvoy, Chair (chosen by Governor)

Appointed by Governor upon recommendation of Secretary of Housing & Community Development to 4-year terms: Corey J. Powell, 2021; Rajneesh (Raj) Kathuria, 2023; Oscar Munoz, 2023.

State government members appointed by Governor upon recommendation of Secretary of Housing & Community Development: Carol Anne Gilbert, Sergei V. Kuzmenchuk, & one vacancy, Dept. of Housing & Community Development; vacancy, Maryland Environmental Service.

MARYLAND AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST
(formerly S00A2002)
Staff: Jack A. Daniels (301) 429-7802; e-mail: jack.daniels2@maryland.gov
web: http://dhcd.maryland.gov/HousingDevelopment/Pages/maht/default.aspx

Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms:
Alice G. Pinderhughes, Esq., Chair (chosen by Governor), 2024
Eric C. Brown, 2014; Myriam A. Torrico, 2015; Linda L. Rose, 2015; Albert (Buz) Winchester III, 2015; Sandra Edmonds Crewe, Ph.D., 2022; Dale R. McArdle, 2023; Shirley D. Butler-Walker, 2024; Elizabeth S. Glenn, 2024; two vacancies.

Appointed by Senate President (nonvoting): one vacancy

Appointed by House Speaker (nonvoting): one vacancy

Ex officio (nonvoting): Kenneth C. Holt, Secretary of Housing & Community Development

BOND FINANCE
Kristen K. Musallam, Deputy Director (301) 429-7897; e-mail: kristen.musallam@maryland.gov
CDA FINANCE
Michael C. Smith, Director (301) 429-7894; e-mail: michaelc.smith2@maryland.gov

INFRASTRUCTURE BOND PROGRAM
Charles F. G. Day, Jr., Manager (301) 429-7891; e-mail: charles.day@maryland.gov

MULTIFAMILY & BUSINESS LENDING PROGRAMS
John R. Maneval, Deputy Director (301) 429-7714; e-mail: john.maneval@maryland.gov

BUSINESS LENDING
Michael J. Haloskey III, Director (301) 429-7523; e-mail: michael.haloskey@maryland.gov

MULTIFAMILY HOUSING PROGRAMS
Gregory V. Hare, Director (301) 429-7777; e-mail: gregory.hare@maryland.gov

ADMINISTRATION & INITIATIVES
Catherine R. (Caty) Waterman, Deputy Director (301) 429-7776; e-mail: caty.waterman1@maryland.gov

HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
(S00A2502, formerly 37.01.25.02/.07)
FY2021 appropriation: $4,649,484; authorized positions: 29
Cheryl L. (Cheri) Curley, Deputy Director (301) 429-7768; e-mail: cheri.curley@maryland.gov

RENTAL SERVICE
(S00A2505, formerly 37.01.25.05)
FY2021 appropriation: $260,423,896; authorized positions: 20
Brien O'Toole, Deputy Director (301) 429-7761; e-mail: brien.otoole@maryland.gov

SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING & ENERGY PROGRAMS
(formerly S00A2504/ 09, 37.01.25.04/.09)
John R. Maneval, Deputy Director (301) 429-7714; e-mail: john.maneval@maryland.gov

ENERGY PROGRAMS
(S00A2504)
FY2021 appropriation: $31,358,570; authorized positions: 27
Joseph R. Seehusen, Director (301) 429-7731; e-mail: joe.seehusen@maryland.gov
Jonathan D. Bluey, Deputy Director (301) 429-7819; e-mail: jonathan.bluey@maryland.gov

SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING PROGRAMS
(S00A2503, formerly S00A2503/ 08, formerly 37.01.25.03/.08)
FY2021 appropriation: $7,538,659; authorized positions: 28
Viorela M. (Maddy) Ciulu, Director (301) 429-7778; e-mail: maddy.ciulu@maryland.gov


HOME OWNERSHIP
Vacancy, Deputy Director (301) 429-7778
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Cecilia C. Weller, Manager (301) 429-7798; e-mail: cecilia.weller@maryland.gov

MARYLAND MORTGAGE PROGRAM
web: http://mmp.maryland.gov/Pages/default.aspx

UNDERWRITING
Karl J. Metzgar, Assistant Director (301) 429-7826; e-mail: karl.metzgar@maryland.gov

SPECIAL LOANS
Jack A. Daniels, Deputy Director (301) 429-7802; e-mail: jack.daniels2@maryland.gov
REHABILITATION PROGRAMS
David L. Klingler, Assistant Director (301) 429-7799; e-mail: david.klingler@maryland.gov

SPECIAL NEEDS
Dayna L. Harris, Assistant Director (301) 429-7845; e-mail: dayna.harris@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION

(S00A24, formerly 37.01.24.01)
FY2021 appropriation: $60,505,903; authorized positions: 36
Carol Anne Gilbert, Assistant Secretary for Neighborhood Revitalization (301) 429-7493, (410) 209-5839
e-mail: carol.gilbert@maryland.gov
Ronald D. Waters, Deputy Director (301) 429-7494; e-mail: ronald.waters@maryland.gov
INTERAGENCY FOOD DESERT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Staff: John N. Papagni (410) 209-5807; e-mail: john.papagni@maryland.gov

Chair: Kenneth C. Holt, Secretary of Housing and Community Development

Ex officio: Joseph Bartenfelder, Secretary of Agriculture; Kelly M. Schulz, Secretary of Commerce; Mohammed Choudhury, State Superintendent of Schools; Kristi G. Pier, designee of Secretary of Health; Lourdes R. Padilla, Secretary of Human Services; Robert S. McCord, Esq., Secretary of Planning.

OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION & POLICY
Jennine Auerbach, Director (410) 209-5814
e-mail: jennine.auerbach@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF COMMUNITY ACCESS & PARTNERSHIP
Amy Seitz, Director (410) 209-5813
e-mail: amy.seitz@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
Cindy Stone, Director (301) 429-7519
e-mail: cindy.stone@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
Stuart P. Campbell, Director (301) 429-7522
e-mail: stuart.campbell@maryland.gov

HOMELESS INITIATIVES
Heather Sheridan, Associate Director (410) 767-6829; fax: (410) 333-6287; e-mail: heather.sheridan@maryland.gov
web: http://dhcd.maryland.gov/HomelessServices/Pages/default.aspx

OFFICE OF REVITALIZATION RESOURCES
Kevin N. Baynes, Director (410) 209-5823
e-mail: kevin.baynes@maryland.gov

COMMUNITY LEGACY PROGRAM

DEPUTY SECRETARY

Owen P. McEvoy, Deputy Secretary (301) 429-7459
e-mail: owen.mcevoy@maryland.gov
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT FOR PROJECT C.O.R.E.
Roger Campos, Assistant Secretary (410) 209-5806
e-mail: roger.campos@maryland.gov
CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR RENEWAL & ENTERPRISE (C.O.R.E.) BUSINESS & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Marcie Miller Castenada, Manager (410) 209-5811
e-mail: marcie.castenada@maryland.gov
web: http://dhcd.maryland.gov/projectcore/pages/default.aspx

GOVERNMENT & COMMUNITY RELATIONS
Kristal Quarker Hartsfield (301) 429-7758
e-mail: kristal.hartsfield1@maryland.gov


DIVISION OF CREDIT ASSURANCE

(S00A22)
FY2021 appropriation: $6,288,054; authorized positions: 44.9
Allen W. Cartwright, Jr., Director (301) 429-7629
e-mail: allen.cartwright@maryland.gov
MARYLAND HOUSING FUND
(S00A2201, formerly 37.01.22)
FY2021 appropriation: $548,093; authorized positions: 4
Allen W. Cartwright, Jr., Director (301) 429-7629
e-mail: allen.cartwright@maryland.gov
POLICY & ADMINISTRATION
Jean E. Peterson (301) 429-7667; e-mail: jean.peterson@maryland.gov

ASSET MANAGEMENT
(S00A2202)
FY2021 appropriation: $5,739,151; authorized positions: 40.9

MULTI-FAMILY OPERATIONS
John F. MacLean, Director (301) 429-7698; e-mail: johnf.maclean1@maryland.gov


SINGLE-FAMILY OPERATIONS
Jeanne Mullen-Archer, Director (301) 429-7659; e-mail: jeanne.mullen-archer@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION

(S00A2701, formerly 37.01.27.01)
FY2021 appropriation: $5,712,155; authorized positions: 39
Ruth V. Putnam, Director (301) 429-7583
e-mail: ruth.putnam@maryland.gov

Abdul Sylla, Deputy Director (301) 429-7591
e-mail: abdul.sylla@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF ACCOUNTING
Olasunbo T. Lawal, Director (301) 429-7579
e-mail: olasunbo.lawal2@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF BUDGET
Eizebel O. Trojillo, Director (301) 429-7564
e-mail: eizebel.trojillo@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
Crystal S. Quinzani, Director (301) 429-7591
e-mail: crystal.quinzani@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF FUND ACCOUNTING
Junnette M. Peters, Director (301) 429-7587
e-mail: junnette.peters@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT
Amanda L. Sadler, Director (301) 429-7570
e-mail: amanda.sadler@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF STATE-FUNDED LOAN PROGRAM
Octavia N. Robinson, Director (301) 429-7616
e-mail: octavia.robinson1@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF SYSTEMS ANALYSIS & REPORTING
Anna Lisa Nelson, Director (301) 429-7562
e-mail: annalisae.nelson@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

(S00A26, formerly 37.01.26)
FY2021 appropriation: $3,388,572; authorized positions: 12
Robert L. Dean, Chief Information Officer (301) 429-7552; e-mail: robert.dean@maryland.gov

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