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 Women’s Development 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, 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.
>> Esther L. Silva
Director of Property Management
As Director of Property Management for Housing Opportunities Corporation, Ms. Silva has over 25 years of experience in property management from private and public institutions including Rhode Island Housing and National Investments Limited managing over 1700 units of housing. She ensures that all the regulations are met for HUD, RIHFMC, HODAG, Low Income Tax Credits, and Project Based Section 8 Programs. Ms. Silva received a BA in Social Work/Management Psychology from Providence College and holds the designation of Certified Property Manager.
>> David Schachte
Maintenance Director
David Schachte, who is a Certified Manager of Maintenance, supervises a staff of eighteen property-maintenance personnel. Mr. Schachte and his staff are 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.
