Board of Directors

 According to the CHDC Bylaws, the business and affairs of the Corporation shall be managed by a Board of Directors and include a Citizens Advisory Board –all of whom serve a staggered 3-year term and are eligible for reappointment to a second term.

Columbia Housing Development Corporation (CHDC) Board Chair

Kathi J. Snipes, Security Federal (Board Co Chair)
Angela P. English, First Citizens Bank (Board Co Chair)

Citizens Advisory Board
The Advisory Board members provide important and valuable insight into the community.

Minnie Wilson-Bivins, ML King Park Neighborhood

City of Columbia, Ex-Officio

Melissa (Missy) Gentry, Assistant City Manager, City of Columbia (Ex-Officio)
Harrison C. Joseph, Executive Director (Ex-Officio)

 CHDC Corporate Staff

Harrison C. Joseph, Executive Director (since 2021)
Marsheika G. Armstrong, Housing District Manager
Chanda E. Richardson, Program Coordinator
Hector Garcia, Facility Manager
Tiffany Soto, Administrative Assistant

Core Value:
The following values reflect the guiding principles and beliefs of the CHDC:

Standards of Excellence: Challenge ourselves to the highest level of learning, professionalism, and efficiency to carry out our mission.

Transparency: Conduct ourselves and our transactions with ethical oversight and legal compliance to ensure public trust.

Accountability: Hold ourselves accountable to each other and to the individuals, families, and communities we serve.

Integrity: Practice integrity in our administrative, service, and outreach activities

Quality Assets: Believe that every person has a right to decent, safe and affordable housing and we have a responsibility to provide quality, affordable assets where feasible.

Inclusion: Committed to creating an environment in which any individual or group will feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued.