The Executive Office:
Deborah
Woodson, Interim Executive Director
First, I would like to give thanks to the Board of
Commissioners for having the faith and trust in me
to serve as Interim Executive Director for The
Housing Authority of the City of East Orange.
Before coming to this housing authority, I was a
legal secretary for over 13 years and have been
employed with the housing authority for ten years.
During my tenure I have held several positions
within the Management Staff; Administrative
Secretary, Executive Secretary and Chief of
Operations. I have always been intimately involved
with the day to day operations of this agency
because I had the unique opportunity of working
directly with the Executive/Interim Directors. I
paid close attention and read every piece of mail
that came across my desk.
As
Interim Executive Director, I will continue to
provide our residents with safe and sanitary housing
because affordable, decent housing is a human
right. In the coming months, I will strive to
enhance the productivity, accountability and
continue to seek HUD’s guidance and make systemic
changes as necessary to improve the performance of
this Agency.
Mark Damato, Controller
Functions in the capacity of
second in charge of the housing authority in the absence of the Executive Director and Chief of Operations. Mr. Damato has been a wonderful addition to the senior staff and Accounting Department. Mr. Damato has worked tirelessly and diligently with making significant corrections in Public Housing, Section 8 and Capital Budgets and to the accounting operations. Mr. Damato has provided this housing authority with excellent financial advice.
Kassema Jones, Property Manager
Responsible for overseeing all Public Housing Operations in both Concord Towers . Ms. Jones has the full responsibility of managing both senior buildings Concord Towers. For the first time in the recent history of public housing, we are receiving excellent reports from HUD in regard to monitoring reports, quality control, building conditions, management and overall operations. In January 2004, Ms Jones was asked to take over the day to day management of both senior developments and she has certainly demonstrated that it was the right decision. The residents respect and believe in her management ability and knowledge. Ms. Jones has been with the housing authority for ten years.
Harry Jackson. Modernization Consultant
Mr. Jackson is a man with impeccable
experience.
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