meet the team

Executive Director
Richard Townsell
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Deputy Director & Counsel
Whittney Smith
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Director of Accounting
Anthony Pegues
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Director of Operations
Richelle Harris
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Administrative Assistant
Kevin Hyland
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Economic Development Coordinator
Brian Tyler
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Communications Coordinator
Diamond Jackson
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Reclaiming North Lawndale Project Director
Adjua Adjei-Danso
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Property Manager
Janet Gonzalez
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Project Manager
Peter Tate
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Construction Manager
Carlos Lucero
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Director of Financial Wellness
Stephanie Gill
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Supervisor of Maintenance
George Clopton
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Maintenance
Phillip Hodges
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Assistant Property Manager
Sherron Bond
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Maintenance
John Raggs
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board of directors

President
Shangwe' Parker
Served since 2019. A real estate and property management professional. After 14 years with The Habitat Company, Mr. Parker is now running his own leasing and management company. Community member.
Board Member
Shawauna Ward
Served since 2020. Banker at PNC Bank and community member.
Board Member
Jonathan “Pastah J” Brooks
Served since 2023. Pastor. Community member.
Board Member
Michael McMurray
Served since 2022. Attorney at Wight and Company.
Board Member
Charisse A. Dower
Served since 2019.
Treasurer
Janet Ford
Served since 2020. Accounting and insurance professional who currently runs a tax return business and owns a Farmer’s Insurance agency. Community member.
Board Member
Barbara Manley
Served since 2023.

Sister organizations

Lawndale Christian Community Church
Lawndale Christian Community Church
Lawndale Christian Community Church