Wdc/Hoc Staff
>> Alma Felix
Green
President
Alma Felix Green is President of Wdc and Hoc. Under her leadership, Wdc has become the largest and most diversified property management and non-profit development corporation in Rhode Island. Over a 25-year period, she has been instrumental in attaining more than $125 million dollars to finance Wdc’s developments which include over 1,500 low to moderate-income units throughout southern New England. Currently, Ms. Green serves on the board of directors for the Women and Infants Hospital and the RI Economic Development Corporation. Ms. Green was educated at the University of California, San Diego and Brown University.
>> Susan Aitcheson
Vice President
A founder and Vice-President of Wdc and Hoc, Ms Aitcheson has been responsible for the planning and development of over 1,500 low to moderate-income units developed by Wdc. Her extensive experience includes project analysis and financial packaging, design, site selection, construction supervision, and property management. She supervises the technical assistance services Wdc provides to other housing development corporations in southern New England. Ms. Aitcheson is a graduate from the University of Nebraska and a registered Architect.
>> Judy Ferrari
Project Manager
Judy Ferrari is responsible for managing and coordinating housing preservation projects with architects and engineers as well as funders and city/state officials. Ms. Ferrari has over 30 years of experience as a practicing architect emphasizing both new housing development and housing modernization. Ms. Ferrari earned a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Illinois and she is a registered architect in Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Illinois. In addition, Ms. Ferrari is certified by the National Council of Architectural Registration Board.
>> Stephen J. Kearns
Project Manager
Stephen J. Kearns is a Project Manager for Housing Opportunities Corporation. Mr. Kearns’ construction expertise focuses on converting troubled projects into safe, healthy homes and valuable community assets. He has extensive construction and property management experience and is knowledgeable in all stages of rehabilitation including evaluating existing conditions, developing capital needs and analyzing management practices. Stephen Kearns is a graduate of College of the Holy Cross with a Bachelor of Arts in History.
>> Pat Henry
Project Manager
Pat Henry monitors project financing and construction working in concert with funding agencies, architects, engineers and contractors. Her past experience includes proposal development and project management for various non–profits. Ms. Henry has a Bachelor of Science in Management from University of Massachusetts and a Masters in Community Planning from the University of Rhode Island.
>> Michael O'Connor
Director of Accounting
As Director of Accounting for Housing Opportunities Corporation since 1994, Michael O'Connor is responsible for the preparation and consolidation of financial statements, tax filings, audits, cash flow reporting/forecasts, procurement/implementation of computer hardware and software conversions, development of detailed budgets, administration of human resource programs, and reporting requirements of Limited Partnerships. He has completed the HUD Multifamily Housing Audit Workshop and the NAHB R.A.M. Certification. Mr. O'Connor possesses a BS in Accounting from Bryant College.
>> David Schachte
Maintenance Director
David Schachte, who is a Certified Manager of Maintenance, supervises a staff of twenty property-maintenance personnel. Mr. Schachte since 1997 has been responsible for all aspects of building maintenance from regulatory agency property inspections, contract work and capital improvements to on-demand service orders, vacancy turnover and janitorial work. Mr. Schachte has over 20 years construction experience as a Navy Seabee.
>> Rodney Hoel
Director of Property Management
As Director of Property Management for Housing Opportunities Corporation, Mr. Hoel has over 25 years of experience in property asset management. He has been responsible for and has overseen over 600 units of mixed housing programs and market rate housing. He ensures that all the regulations are met for HUD, RIH, PHA and Low Income Tax Credits, and Project Based Section 8 Programs. Mr. Hoel studied toward his BFA in Theatre Management and Directing in NYC and Boston. He holds several certifications through The National Center of Housing Management for Budgeting Specialist, Tax Credit Specialist, Occupancy Specialist, Manager of Housing and Manager of Maintenance among others.
