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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DHCA STAFF LISTING

Director's Office

Office of the Director

Scott Bruton , Director
To get in touch with Scott Bruton, please contact Jacqueline "Jackie" Hawksford.
Manager: Marc Elrich

Jacqueline "Jackie" Hawksford, Senior Executive Administrative Aide
Email  jackie.hawksford@montgomerycountymd.gov
Manager: Scott Bruton

Housing Division

Office of the Division Chief

Somer Cross, (Acting) Chief
somer.cross@montgomerycountymd.gov
Manager: 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.

Somer Cross, Manager III
somer.cross@montgomerycountymd.gov
Manager:  Scott Bruton

Christopher Burke, Program Manager I
christopher.burke@montgomerycountymd.gov
Manager: Somer Cross

Jamila Canty, Program Manager II
jamila.canty@montgomerycountymd.gov
Manager:  Somer Cross

Berenice Castillo, Office Services Coordinator
berenice.castillo@montgomerycountymd.gov
Bilingual Certified: Spanish language
Manager:  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
Bilingual Certified: Spanish language
Manager:  Somer Cross

Margaret "Maggie" Gallagher, Program Manager I
margaret.gallagher@montgomerycountymd.gov
Manager:  Somer Cross

Adrian Hopson, Program Manager I
adrian.hopson@montgomerycountymd.gov
Manager:  Somer Cross

Denise Thomas, Program Manager I
denise.thomas@montgomerycountymd.gov
Manager:  Somer Cross

James Travers, Principal Administrative Aide
james.travers@montgomerycountymd.gov
Manager:  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.

Lawrence Cager, Jr., Manager III
lawrence.cager@montgomerycountymd.gov
Manager:  Somer Cross

Essayas Ababu, PHD, Program Manager II
essayas.ababu@montgomerycountymd.gov
Bilingual Certified: Amharic language
Manager: Lawrence Cager, Jr.

RaShawn Raigns, Office Services Coordinator
rashawn.raigns@montgomerycountymd.gov
Manager:  Lawrence Cager, Jr.

Roderick Simpson, Senior Planning Specialist
roderick.simpson@montgomerycountymd.gov
Manager:  Lawrence Cager, Jr.

Ray Slade, Senior Planning Specialist
ray.slade@montgomerycountymd.gov
Manager:  Lawrence Cager, Jr.

Kenneth Vinston, Senior Planning Specialist
kenneth.vinston@montgomerycountymd.gov
Manager:  Lawrence Cager, Jr.

Neighborhood Revitalization

Rogers Stanley, Manager III
rogers.stanley@montgomerycountymd.gov
Manager:  Somer Cross

Cynthia Butler, Senior Planning Specialist
Supervises construction projects. Prepares plans and specifications for streetscape projects.
cynthia.butler@montgomerycountymd.gov
Manager: Rogers Stanley

Baozhu "Julia" Chen, Senior Planning Specialist
baozhu.chen@montgomerycountymd.gov
Manager:  Rogers Stanley

Kristina Ellis, Senior Planning Specialist
Conducts research and analysis to support community planning activities for the section. Manages Focused Neighborhood Assistance projects.
kristina.ellis@montgomerycountymd.gov
Manager:  Rogers Stanley

Lei Yan, Office Services Coordinator
lei.yan@montgomerycountymd.gov
Manager:  Rogers Stanley

Division of Community Development

Office of the Division Chief

Nathan Bovelle, Manager II
nathan.bovelle@montgomerycountymd.gov
Manager:  Scott Bruton

Karina Bernal, Office Services Coordinator
karina.bernal@montgomerycountymd.gov
Manager:  Nathan Bovelle

Sharla Cherry-Quintanila, Program Manager I
sharla.quintanilla@montgomerycountymd.gov
Bilingual Certified: Spanish language
Manager:  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.

Tamala Robinson, Manager III
tamala.robinson@montgomerycountymd.gov
Manager:  Nathan Bovelle

Rudy Castro, Program Manager II
rudy.castro@montgomerycountymd.gov
Bilingual Certified: Spanish language
Manager: Tamala Robinson

Travis Aldous, Housing Code Inspector II
travis.aldous@montgomerycountymd.gov
Supervisor: Rudy Castro

William Birden, Housing Code Inspector II
william.birden@montgomerycountymd.gov
Supervisor: Rudy Castro

Jervai Boddie, Housing Code Inspector I
jervai.boddie@montgomerycountymd.gov
Supervisor: Rudy Castro

Jordan Dye, Housing Code Inspector II
jordan.dye@montgomerycountymd.gov
Supervisor: Rudy Castro

Richard Johnson, Housing Code Inspector II
richard.johnson2@montgomerycountymd.gov
Supervisor: Rudy Castro

Julia Thom, Housing Code Inspector III
julia.thom@montgomerycountymd.gov
Supervisor: Rudy Castro

Ivan Eloisa , Program Manager II
ivan.eloisa@montgomerycountymd.gov
Bilingual Certified: Spanish language
Manager:  Tamala Robinson

Elba Benitez, Housing Code Inspector III
elba.benitez@montgomerycountymd.gov
Bilingual Certified: Spanish language
Supervisor: Ivan Eloisa

Donald Goodman, Housing Code Inspector II
donald.goodman@montgomerycountymd.gov
Supervisor: Ivan Elois

Joseph Jones, Housing Code Inspector III
joseph.jones@montgomerycountymd.gov
Supervisor: Ivan Eloisa

Ivey Quarles, Housing Code Inspector III
ivey.quarles@montgomerycountymd.gov
Supervisor: Ivan Eloisa

Timothy Randolph, Housing Code Inspector III
timothy.randolph@montgomerycountymd.gov
Supervisor: Ivan Eloisa

Terence Rhodes, Housing Code Inspector III
terence.rhodes@montgomerycountymd.gov
Supervisor: Ivan Eloisa

Thomas "Tom" Howley , Program Manager II
thomas.howley@montgomerycountymd.gov
Manager:  Tamala Robinson

James Galberth, Housing Code Inspector II
james.galberth@montgomerycountymd.gov
Supervisor: Thomas "Tom" Howley

Michelle Hadrick, Housing Code Inspector III
michelle.hadrick@montgomerycountymd.gov
Supervisor:  Thomas "Tom" Howley

David Johnson, Housing Code Inspector II
david.johnson@montgomerycountymd.gov
Supervisor:  Thomas "Tom" Howley

Wright Jolly, Housing Code Inspector III
wright.jolly@montgomerycountymd.gov
Supervisor:  Thomas "Tom" Howley

Peter Martel, Housing Code Inspector
peter.martel@montgomerycountymd.gov
Supervisor:  Thomas "Tom" Howley

Austin McNamara, Housing Code Inspector II
austin.mcnamara@montgomerycountymd.gov
Supervisor:  Thomas "Tom" Howley

Lucie Lancaster, Program Manager I
lucie.lancaster@montgomerycountymd.gov
Manager:  Tamala Robinson

Daniel McHugh, Contractor
dan.mchugh@montgomerycountymd.gov
Manager:  Tamala Robinson

Claudia Mena-Amaya, Office Services Coordinator
claudia.mena@montgomerycountymd.gov
Manager:  Tamala Robinson

KaShamba "Kay" Williams , Program Manager II
kashamba.williams@montgomerycountymd.gov
Manager:  Tamala Robinson

Heather Detrick, Housing Code Inspector III
heather.detrick@montgomerycountymd.gov
Supervisor: KaShamba "Kay" Williams

La Tasha Dorsey, Housing Code Inspector II
latasha.dorsey@montgomerycountymd.gov
Supervisor:  KaShamba "Kay" Williams

Joseph Gleason, Housing Code Inspector III
joseph.gleason@montgomerycountymd.gov
Supervisor:  KaShamba "Kay" Williams

Angela Gulledge, Housing Code Inspector III
angela.gulledge@montgomerycountymd.gov
Supervisor:  KaShamba "Kay" Williams

Robert Hardesty, Housing Code Inspector II
robert.hardesty@montgomerycountymd.gov
Supervisor:  KaShamba "Kay" Williams

Jermain Jack, Housing Code Inspector II
jermain.jack@montgomerycountymd.gov
Supervisor:  KaShamba "Kay" Williams

Nigel Martin, Housing Code Inspector
nigel.martin@montgomerycountymd.gov
Supervisor:  KaShamba "Kay" Williams

Wendy Qassis, Housing Code Inspector III
wendy.qassis@montgomerycountymd.gov
Bilingual Certified: Arabic language
Supervisor:  KaShamba "Kay" Williams

Mark Vasilkov, Housing Code Inspector
mark.vasilkov@montgomerycountymd.gov
Supervisor:  KaShamba "Kay" Williams

Jason White, Housing Code Inspector III
jason.white@montgomerycountymd.gov
Supervisor:  KaShamba "Kay" Williams

Common Ownership Communities

Ramon Espin, Manager III
ramon.espin@montgomerycountymd.gov
Manager:  Nathan Bovelle

Peter "Pete" Atta, Investigator III
peter.atta@montgomerycountymd.gov
Manager:  Ramon Espin

Ifeoluwapo "Ife" Fabayo, Investigator II
ifeoluwapo.fabayo@montgomerycountymd.gov
Manager:  Ramon Espin

Nicolette Fahs, Office Coordinator
nicolette.fahs@montgomerycountymd.gov
Manager:  Ramon Espin

Iman Hasanvand, Contractor
iman.hasanvand@montgomerycountymd.gov
Manager:  Ramon Espin

Landlord-Tenant Affairs

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.

Nicolle Katrivanos, Manager III
nicolle.katrivanos@montgomerycountymd.gov
Manager:  Nathan Bovelle

Jane Blackwell, Investigator III
jane.blackwell@montgomerycountymd.gov
Manager: Nicolle Katrivanos

Susana Capobianco, Investigator III
susana.capobianco@montgomerycountymd.gov
Bilingual Certified: Spanish language
Manager:  Nicolle Katrivanos

Leslee Clerkley, Investigator III
leslee.clerkley@montgomerycountymd.gov
Manager:  Nicolle Katrivanos

Melvyn Herman, Volunteer
melvyn.herman@montgomerycountymd.gov
Manager:  Nicolle Katrivanos

Lalitha Kutty, Volunteer
lalitha.kutty@montgomerycountymd.gov
Manager:  Nicolle Katrivanos

Rosie McCray-Moody, Contractor
rosie.mccray-moody@montgomerycountymd.gov
Manager:  Nicolle Katrivanos

Netsanet Megen, Contractor
netsanet.megen@montgomerycountymd.gov
Manager:  Nicolle Katrivanos

Guadalupe Miranda, Information and Referral Aide II
guadalupe.miranda@montgomerycountymd.gov
Manager:  Nicolle Katrivanos

Natalie Nachman, Volunteer
natalie.nachman@montgomerycountymd.gov
Manager:  Nicolle Katrivanos

Adriana Parreira Cora, Investigator I
adriana.parreiracora@montgomerycountymd.gov
Manager:  Nicolle Katrivanos

Charles "Charlie" Pavitt, Volunteer
charles.pavitt@montgomerycountymd.gov
Manager:  Nicolle Katrivanos

Veronica Rice, Volunteer
veronica.rice@montgomerycountymd.gov
Manager:  Nicolle Katrivanos

Michael Rosenzweigh, Volunteer
michael.rosenzweig@montgomerycountymd.gov
Manager:  Nicolle Katrivanos

Lorie Seals, Investigator III
lorie.seals@montgomerycountymd.gov
Manager:  Nicolle Katrivanos

Lecia Stein, Investigator III
lecia.stein@montgomerycountymd.gov
Manager:  Nicolle Katrivanos

Beatrice Sulureh, Investigator III
beatrice.sulureh@montgomerycountymd.gov
Manager:  Nicolle Katrivanos

Valerie Whitby, Investigator II
valerie.whitby@montgomerycountymd.gov
Manager:  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 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.

Pofen Salem, Manager II
pofen.salem@montgomerycountymd.gov
Manager: Scott Bruton

Yihui Brown, Management and Budget Specialist III
yihui.brown@montgomerycountymd.gov
Manager: Pofen Salem

Adela Kline, Administrative Specialist III
adela.kline@montgomerycountymd.gov
Manager:  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).

Catherine "Cathy" Mahmud, Manager III
catherine.mahmud@montgomerycountymd.gov
Manager:  Pofen Salem

Sichao Bai, Program Manager II
sichao.bai@montgomerycountymd.gov
Manager: Catherine "Cathy" Mahmud

Joyce Wallace-Dennis, Program Manager II
joyce.wallace@montgomerycountymd.gov
Manager:  Catherine "Cathy" Mahmud

Tara Whicker, Program Manager II
tara.whicker@montgomerycountymd.gov
Manager:  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.

Catherine "Cathy" Mahmud, Manager III
catherine.mahmud@montgomerycountymd.gov
Manager:  Pofen Salem

Katherine Canales, Senior Planning Specialist
katherine.canales@montgomerycountymd.gov
Manager: Catherine "Cathy" Mahmud

Trivens Kargbo, MS, MBA, Senior Planning Specialist
trivens.kargbo@montgomerycountymd.gov
Sanager:  Catherine "Cathy" Mahmud

Licensing and Registration

Tiffany Johnson, Program Manager II
tiffany.johnson@montgomerycountymd.gov
Manager:  Pofen Salem

Clifton Bouma, Program Specialist II
clifton.bouma@montgomerycountymd.gov
Supervisor: Tiffany Johnson

Kenneth Eversleigh, Office Services Coordinator
kenneth.eversleigh@montgomerycountymd.gov
Supervisor:  Tiffany Johnson

Ricky Floyd, Contractor
ricky.floyd@montgomerycountymd.gov
Supervisor:  Tiffany Johnson

Sheila Price, Program Specialist II
sheila.price@montgomerycountymd.gov
Supervisor:  Tiffany Johnson

Taye Robinson, Contractor
taye.robinson@montgomerycountymd.gov
Supervisor:  Tiffany Johnson

Xavier Simms, Contractor
xavier.simms@montgomerycountymd.gov
Supervisor:  Tiffany Johnson

Xiaowen "Wen" Yan, Contractor
xiaowen.yan@montgomerycountymd.gov
Supervisor:  Tiffany Johnson

Management Services

Melissa Nolin, I.T. Supervisor
melissa.nolin@montgomerycountymd.gov
Manager:  Pofen Salem

Jacob Esterque, I.T. Technician III
jacob.esterque@montgomerycountymd.gov
Supervisor: Melissa Nolin

Swetha Kathuroju, I.T. Specialist I
swetha.kathuroju@montgomerycountymd.gov
Supervisor:  Melissa Nolin

Robert Strasser, Sr. IT Specialist
robert.strasser@montgomerycountymd.gov
Supervisor:  Melissa Nolin

Xiaoyu “Jade” Yan, Administrative Specialist III
xiaoyu.yan@montgomerycountymd.gov
Manager:  Pofen Salem