DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

• Maryland Homeowner Assistance Fund: 1-877-462-7555 (toll free)

Jacob R. Day, Secretary of Housing & Community Development (301) 429-7452
Julia A. Glanz, Deputy Secretary (301) 429-7610

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

7800 Harkins Road, Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 429-7400, (301) 429-7462; 1-800-756-0119 (customer service, toll free); tty: 1-800-735-2258 (Maryland Relay)
e-mail: customerservice.dhcd@maryland.gov
web: http://dhcd.maryland.gov/

OFFICE OF SECRETARY

CHIEF OF STAFF
Rosa A. Cruz-Penafiel, Chief of Staff (301) 429-7868; e-mail: rosa.cruz@maryland.gov


Tamiko Neal, Executive Assistant & Events Coordinator (301) 429-7572; e-mail: tamiko.neal@maryland.gov
Mitzi Martin, Administrator (301) 429-7622;e-mail: mitzi.martin@maryland.gov

COUNSEL
Mark S. Petrauskas, Principal Counsel (301) 429-7477; e-mail: mark.petrauskas@maryland.gov
Amy C. H. Grasso, Deputy Counsel (301) 429-7475; e-mail: amy.grasso@maryland.gov

INTERNAL AUDITOR
Charles W. Akoyo, Internal Audit Manager (301) 429-7442; e-mail: charles.akoyo@maryland.gov

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Sergei V. Kuzmenchuk, Chief Financial Officer (301) 429-7453
e-mail: sergei.kuzmenchuk@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION

(S00A2701, formerly 37.01.27.01)
FY2024 appropriation: $7,925,789; authorized positions: 44
Kenneth F. Fick, Director (301) 429-7591
e-mail: ken.fick@maryland.gov

Crystal S. Quinzani, Deputy Director (301) 429-7840; e-mail: crystal.quinzani@maryland.gov
Eizebel O. Trojillo, Deputy Director (301) 429-7561
e-mail: eizebel.trojillo@maryland.gov

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

OFFICE OF MHF, GRANT & LOAN ACCOUNTING
Crystal S. Quinzani, Director (301) 429-7840; e-mail: crystal.quinzani@maryland.gov
AnnaLisa E. Nelson, Director of Financial Reporting (301) 429-7562; e-mail: annalisae.nelson@maryland.gov


GRANTS & LOAN ACCOUNTING
Wade Simmons, Director of Finance & Accounting (301) 429-7827; e-mail: wade.simmons@maryland.gov

MARYLAND HOUSING FUND
Ma Luisa Pico, Controller (301) 429-7744; e-mail: maluisa.pico@maryland.gov

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Garret D. E. King, Chief Operating Officer (301) 429-7748
e-mail: garret.king@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF FAIR PRACTICES
Allegra Hollins, Director (301) 429-7803; e-mail: allegra.hollins@maryland.gov
Drew Holcombe, Deputy Director (301) 429-7546;; e-mail: drew.holcombe@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Janice M. Ruth, Director (301) 429-7413; e-mail: janice.ruth@maryland.gov
Alicia Townsend, Deputy Director (301) 429-7415; e-mail: alicia.townsend@maryland.gov

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

ADMINISTRATION
Donlan Tanner, Manager (301) 429-7806; e-mail: donlan.tanner@maryland.gov


FACILITY & FLEET
Chris Nance Jr., Manager (301) 429-7934; e-mail: chris.nance@maryland.gov

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

OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT
Amanda L. Sadler, Director (301) 429-7780; e-mail: amanda.sadler@maryland.gov
Paul Dickman, Manager (301) 429-7697; e-mail: paul.dickman@maryland.gov


DIVISION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

(S00A26, formerly 37.01.26)
FY2024 appropriation: $4,810,209; authorized positions: 14
Robert L. Dean, Chief Information Officer (301) 429-7552; e-mail: robert.dean@maryland.gov

DEPUTY SECRETARY

OFFICE OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Vacancy, Director (301) 429-7430


OFFICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION
Brandi Bottalico, Director (301) 429-7803
e-mail: brandi.bottalico@maryland.gov
web: https://dhcd.maryland.gov/Pages/Public-Information.aspx

OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS
Allison E. Foster, Director (301) 429-7861; e-mail: allison.foster@maryland.gov
Benjamin Penserga, Deputy Director (301) 429-7625; e-mail: benjamin.penserga@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF PROMOTIONAL & CREATIVE SERVICES
Jude Freeman, Director (301) 429-7433; e-mail: jude.freeman@maryland.gov

CUSTOMER SERVICE
Juanita Cage-Lewis, Manager (301) 429-7423; e-mail: juanita.cage-lewis@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF STATEWIDE BROADBAND
Appointed by Governor:
Ronnie K. Hammond, Director (301) 429-7426; ronnie.hammond@maryland.gov
Ray Barghi, Deputy Director (301) 429-7672; ray.barghi@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF CREDIT ASSURANCE

(S00A22)
FY2024 appropriation: $7,574,732; authorized positions: 43.9
Joseph A. Pulver, Director (301) 429-7890; e-mail: joseph.pulver@maryland.gov
Sonja N. Veney, Deputy Director (301) 429-7663; e-mail: sonja.veney@maryland.gov
MARYLAND HOUSING FUND
(S00A2201, formerly 37.01.22)
FY2024 appropriation: $585,334; authorized positions:
Joseph A. Pulver, Director (301) 429-7890
e-mail: joseph.pulver@maryland.gov
ASSET MANAGEMENT
(S00A2202)
FY2024 appropriation: $6,989,398; authorized positions:
BUSINESS ASSET MANAGEMENT
Vacancy, Director

MULTIFAMILY ASSET MANAGEMENT
John F. MacLean, Director (301) 429-7698; e-mail: johnf.maclean1@maryland.gov


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

DIVISION OF DEVELOPMENT FINANCE

(S00A25, formerly 37.01.25)
FY2024 appropriation: $642,000,107; authorized positions: 153
Gregory V. Hare, Assistant Secretary of Development Finance (301) 429-7775
e-mail: gregory.hare@maryland.gov

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

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION
Gregory V. Hare, Director (301) 429-7775; e-mail: gregory.hare@maryland.gov
Kristen K. Musallam, Deputy Director, Bond Finance (301) 429-7897; e-mail: kristen.musallam@maryland.gov
Robyne Chaconas, Deputy Director, CDA Programs (301) 429-7759; e-mail: robyne.chaconas@maryland.gov


HOUSING FINANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE
Staff: Lynee Swann, CDA Multifamily Office Secretary (301) 429-7624; e-mail: lynee.swann@maryland.gov

Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Governor)

Appointed by Governor upon recommendation of Secretary of Housing & Community Development to 4-year terms: Rajneesh (Raj) Kathuria, 2023; Marsha Grayson, 2025; Christian R. Dean, 2027.

State government members appointed by Governor upon recommendation of Secretary of Housing & Community Development: vacancy, Governor's Office; Carol Anne Gilbert, Sergei V. Kuzmenchuk, & Owen P. McEvoy, Dept. of Housing & Community Development.

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
Shirley D. Butler-Walker, 2024; Elizabeth S. Glenn, 2024; Sandra Edmonds Crewe, Ph.D., 2026; Jeannine Dunn, 2026; James L. French, 2026; Monica E. Mitchell, 2026; Tekesha A. Martinez, 2027; Marcia Martins-Evora, 2027; Dale R. McArdle, 2027; Michael N. Russo, Jr., Esq., 2027.

Appointed by Senate President (nonvoting): one vacancy

Appointed by House Speaker (nonvoting): one vacancy

Ex officio (nonvoting): Jacob R. Day, Secretary of Housing & Community Development

CDA PROGRAMS
Robyne Chaconas, Deputy Director, CDA Programs (301) 429-7759; e-mail: robyne.chaconas@maryland.gov

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

ENERGY PROGRAMS
(S00A2504)
FY2024 appropriation: $39,207,121; authorized positions:
Nicola Traan, Director (301) 429-7731; e-mail: nicola.traan@maryland.gov
Henrietta Stokes, Deputy Director, WholeHome (301) 429-7741; e-mail: henrietta.stokes@maryland.gov
Vacancy, Deputy Director, Housing & Building Energy Programs (301) 429-7794

MULTIFAMILY HOUSING PROGRAMS
Alvin Lawson, Director, Multifamily Housing Operations (301) 429-7718; e-mail: alvin.lawson@maryland.gov
Edward Barnett, Deputy Director (301) 429-7740; e-mail: edward.barnett@maryland.gov


HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
(S00A2502, formerly 37.01.25.02/.07)
FY2024 appropriation: $6,509,457; authorized positions:
Brien O'Toole, Director, Multifamily Rental Lending (301) 429-7740; e-mail: brien.otoole@maryland.gov

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

MULTIFAMILY RENTAL SERVICES
(S00A2505, formerly 37.01.25.05)
FY2024 appropriation: $291,811,146; authorized positions:
Nicole Demby, Director, Contract Administration (410) 429-7772; e-mail: nicole.demby1@maryland.gov
Dedra Hicks, Deputy Directpr (301) 429-7761; (301) 429-7683; e-mail: dedra.hicks@maryland.gov

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

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

SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING
(formerly S00A2504/ 09, 37.01.25.04/.09)
Viorela M. (Maddy) Ciulu, Deputy Director for Single Family Housing Programs (301) 429-7779; e-mail: maddy.ciulu@maryland.gov
Kamili (Jamal) Brown, Assistant Director for Single Family Mortgage Loan Operations Manager

SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING PROGRAMS
(S00A2503, formerly S00A2503/ 08, formerly 37.01.25.03/.08)
FY2024 appropriation: $57,222,316; authorized positions:
Viorela M. (Maddy) Ciulu, Deputy 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
Vacancy, Assistant Director; e-mail:

SPECIAL LOANS
Jack A. Daniels, Deputy Director (301) 429-7802; e-mail: jack.daniels2@maryland.gov
Andrew Alferis, Assistant Director (301) 429-7466; e-mail: andrew.alferis@marylandgov
REHABILITATION PROGRAMS
Andrew Alferis, Assistant Director (301) 429-7466; e-mail: andrew.alferis@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF HOMELESS SOLUTIONS

Danielle Meister, Assistant Secretary for Homeless Solutions (410) 209-5846; e-mail: danielle.meister@maryland.gov
Adegboyega Adeniji, Deputy Director (301) 429-7986; e-mail: ade.adeniji1@maryland.gov
Latoya Arnold-Artis, Assistant Director (301) 429-7494; e-mail: latoya.arnold-artis@maryland.gov
Suzanne Korff, Senior Policy Officer (301) 429-7548; e-mail: suzanne.korff@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF JUST COMMUNITIES

Cat J. Goughnour, Assistant Secretary for Just Communities (301) 429-7524
e-mail: cat.goughnour@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION

(S00A24, formerly 37.01.24.01)
FY2024 appropriation: $164,001,839; authorized positions: 65
Carol Anne Gilbert, Assistant Secretary for Neighborhood Revitalization (301) 429-7493, (410) 209-5839
e-mail: carol.gilbert@maryland.gov


Stuart P. Campbell, Special Advisor for Economic Mobility (301) 429-7522; e-mail: stuart.campbell@maryland.gov
Vacancy, Deputy Director, Federal Resources
Jennine Auerbach, Deputy Director, State Resources (410) 209-5814; e-mail: jennine.auerbach@maryland.gov


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

OFFICE OF COMMUNITY ACCESS & PARTNERSHIP
Kari L. Snyder, Director (410) 209-5813
e-mail: karl.snyder@maryland.gov

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

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

COMMUNITY LEGACY PROGRAM

DIVISION OF POLICY, STRATEGY, & RESEARCH

Scott Gottbreht, Assistant Secretary for Policy (301) 429-7950
e-mail: scott.gottbreht@maryland.gov
Vacancy, Special Assistant (301) 429-7454

OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS
Charles R. (Chuck) Cook, Chief Legislative Officer (301) 429-7863
e-mail: chuck.cook1@maryland.gov


OFFICE OF POLICY DEVELOPMENT
Haley Lemieux, Director (301) 429-7643
e-mail: haley.lemieux@maryland.gov

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

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