CLPHA Press Room

From the Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura's press release:

The Board of Commissioners (BOC) for the Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura (HACSB) is delighted to announce the appointment of Jeffrey “Jeff” Lambert as the new Chief Executive Officer for the HACSB. Lambert brings a wealth of experience and expertise in housing planning, policy development, and community engagement to his new role. Jeff succeeds Denise Wise who is retiring after serving the organization for 12 years.

Jeffrey Lambert is a skilled leader and community development professional who has a wealth of public service experience. In his previous posts, he served as the Community Development Director for the City of Ventura and the City of Oxnard. While at the City of Ventura, Jeff worked closely with the Housing Authority on various affordable housing developments including the Westview Village community, which is in the process of completing its third phase of a major renovation project later this year. Jeff most recently held the position of Chief Operation Officer for the Ventura County Community Foundation. Lambert holds a degree in Psychology and Political Science from Clark University, in Massachusetts and a master’s degree in urban planning from the University of Southern California.

Lambert’s appointment comes after the BOC went out for a second search, after an unsuccessful search earlier this year. This national search attracted candidates from all over the country, and Jeff was one of two candidates that were invited for final interviews. The final interviews included interviews with community stakeholders, the Citywide Resident Advisory Board, and Executive Staff.

John Polanskey, the Chair of the board, is ecstatic that the BOC was able to successfully reach an agreement with Mr. Lambert. “The entire Board of Commissioners is looking forward to partnering with Mr. Lambert and HACSB’s talented team to continue the vital work of providing safe, decent, and affordable housing opportunities and support services to help meet the needs of the most vulnerable residents in the City of Ventura”, said Polanskey.

Jeff, eager to get started in the new role stated, “I have had the pleasure of working with and following the great work of the Housing Authority for more than a decade.  I am thrilled to join this amazing team and to continue to work to serve our residents and the Ventura community.  I cannot wait to get started!”.

“I am excited about the next phase of growth that the Housing Authority is entering, and Jeff will be able to lead the agency in its next phase of development, said outgoing CEO, Denise Wise.

Jeff Lambert will resume his post on August 28, 2023, with a starting salary of $225,000.

From The Columbian:

The Vancouver Housing Authority has named Andy Silver as its new chief executive officer.

Silver succeeds the authority’s longtime CEO, Roy Johnson, who will retire from the position in January 2024. Johnson has led the agency for 15 years. Under his direction, the Vancouver Housing Authority has added nearly 800 new affordable homes for residents across Clark County. His leadership has also bolstered partnerships between the authority and local nonprofits.

“It has been a rewarding experience working at VHA,” Johnson said in a press release. “I have appreciated the support of the board and working with very talented staff. The partnerships we’ve developed have made my time here even more rewarding. Together, we have responded creatively to the affordable housing needs and improved the quality of life of the people we are here to assist.

“Expect great things from the next generation of VHA.”

Silver joined the Vancouver Housing Authority in 2018, becoming the chief operating officer in 2021. In that job he oversees the work of supportive services, voucher, and property management departments.

From Dothan Housing's press release:

Dothan Housing (DH) and Wiregrass Habitat for Humanity (Habitat) surprised two unexpecting families with the gift of homeownership! Each family was selected to receive a 4-bedroom 2, bath home through Habitat's stringent homeownership application process.

Both families participated in Dothan Housing's Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program, directed by Resident Services Manager Samiyah Craddock. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) defines the FSS program as a tool for the development of local strategies to coordinate public and private resources that help Housing Choice Voucher(HCV) Program participants, public housing tenants, and tenants in the Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) program obtain employment that will enable participating families to achieve economic independence and reduce dependence on welfare assistance and rental subsidies.

The free program, open to all Dothan Housing residents and clients, requires participants to set and reach their goals and fulfill their local program requirements. With conditions similar to Habitat's, the opportunity to apply for their homeownership program. That commitment inspired Linda Ward, Habitat Homeowner Services Director, to see a potential collaboration. 

In a room full of excitement, cheers, gold, green, and blue pom poms, as well as confetti, two FSS program graduates, Monica Jackson, and Ashley Griffin, received news that their applications were accepted and that they met the requirements for the homeownership program offered by Habitat. The life-changing moment was commemorated with a critical presentation and words of encouragement from both DH and Habitat. 

Dr. Tamara Berry-Andrews enthusiastically announced the new partnership between both entities would allow, on a biannual basis, two FSS participants to be selected for homeownership through Wiregrass Habitat for Humanity. This historic partnership under the administrations of Donna Clemmons, Habitat Executive Director, and Samuel P. Crawford, DH CEO, is an exciting opportunity for both entities to help meet the housing needs of the Wiregrass Metropolitan area together through homeownership. 

Both awarded homes are scheduled to be completed by Spring 2024, with one possibly being ready by December of this year, according to the five phases described by DH Director of Compliance LaDonice Freeney. 

From Dothan Housing's press release:

Dothan Housing (DH) and Wiregrass Habitat for Humanity (Habitat) surprised two unexpecting families with the gift of homeownership! Each family was selected to receive a 4-bedroom 2, bath home through Habitat's stringent homeownership application process.

Both families participated in Dothan Housing's Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program, directed by Resident Services Manager Samiyah Craddock. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) defines the FSS program as a tool for the development of local strategies to coordinate public and private resources that help Housing Choice Voucher(HCV) Program participants, public housing tenants, and tenants in the Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) program obtain employment that will enable participating families to achieve economic independence and reduce dependence on welfare assistance and rental subsidies.

The free program, open to all Dothan Housing residents and clients, requires participants to set and reach their goals and fulfill their local program requirements. With conditions similar to Habitat's, the opportunity to apply for their homeownership program. That commitment inspired Linda Ward, Habitat Homeowner Services Director, to see a potential collaboration. 

In a room full of excitement, cheers, gold, green, and blue pom poms, as well as confetti, two FSS program graduates, Monica Jackson, and Ashley Griffin, received news that their applications were accepted and that they met the requirements for the homeownership program offered by Habitat. The life-changing moment was commemorated with a critical presentation and words of encouragement from both DH and Habitat. 

Dr. Tamara Berry-Andrews enthusiastically announced the new partnership between both entities would allow, on a biannual basis, two FSS participants to be selected for homeownership through Wiregrass Habitat for Humanity. This historic partnership under the administrations of Donna Clemmons, Habitat Executive Director, and Samuel P. Crawford, DH CEO, is an exciting opportunity for both entities to help meet the housing needs of the Wiregrass Metropolitan area together through homeownership. 

Both awarded homes are scheduled to be completed by Spring 2024, with one possibly being ready by December of this year, according to the five phases described by DH Director of Compliance LaDonice Freeney. 

From El Paso, Inc.:

HOME, which was founded in 1938 to provide low-cost public housing to El Pasoans, celebrated its 85th anniversary with a dinner event Aug. 11 at Café Central 

In 2021, the housing authority changed its name to HOME amid its decade-long, nearly $2 billion revitalization of its housing complexes. It is governed by a five-member board appointed by the mayor. The members are Eileen Karlsruher, chair, Anna Perez, Rob Anderson, Rick Porras and Yadira Beltran.

HOME, or Housing Opportunity Management Enterprises, provides affordable housing to 52,000 El Pasoans through several programs, including public housing and the Housing Choice Voucher Section 8 program.

View photos on El Paso Inc.'s website.