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Board of Commissioners
RIHousing is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners. RIHousing’s Board provides overall policy direction in governing business activities, as well as providing oversight, strong fiscal management and setting long-term goals for meeting Rhode Island’s housing needs. The Board’s commitment of time and energy contributes to an improved quality of life for thousands of Rhode Islanders.
![Stefan Pryor Headshot Stefan Pryor Headshot](https://www.rihousing.com/wp-content/uploads/Stefan-Pryor-Headshot.jpeg)
Chairman
Stefan Pryor
![Brian Daniels Headshot Photo Pending](https://www.rihousing.com/wp-content/uploads/jonathan_womer_headshot.jpg)
Jonathan Womer
Director, Department of Administration (ex officio)
![Elizabeth Dwyer Elizabeth Dwyer Headshot](https://www.rihousing.com/wp-content/uploads/Elizabeth-Dwyer.jpg)
Elizabeth Dwyer
Director, Department of Business Regulation (ex officio)
![James Diossa Photo Pending](https://www.rihousing.com/wp-content/uploads/James-Diossa.png)
James A. Diossa
General Treasurer, State of Rhode Island (ex officio)
![Stephen McAllister Headshot of Stephen McAllister](https://www.rihousing.com/wp-content/uploads/Stephen_McAllister.jpg)
Stephen McAllister
Vice President, Eastern Region US Chamber of Commerce
![Kevin Orth Headshot of Kevin Orth](https://www.rihousing.com/wp-content/uploads/Kevin_Orth.jpg)
Kevin Orth
Manager, Atlantic American Partners
![maria.f.barry-Headshot-01 Headshot of Maria Barry](https://www.rihousing.com/wp-content/uploads/maria.f.barry-Headshot-01.jpg)
Maria Barry
Community Development Banking National Executive, Bank of America Merrill Lynch
RIHousing Leadership Team
![Carol Ventura _ Headshot Carol Ventura Headshot](https://www.rihousing.com/wp-content/uploads/Carol-Ventura-_-Headshot.jpg)
Executive Director
Carol Ventura
Carol Ventura was named Executive Director of RIHousing in September 2019. She has 30 years of experience in expanding access to housing, building livable communities and leading economic development efforts.
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Carol led the finance group to successfully initiate and complete more than $284M in multi and single-family bonding with social and sustainable designations for the agency and led the agency 5-year strategic plan process, resulting in the creation of innovative programs targeted at controlling costs, increasing production and access, and improving agency and program performance.
Carol is a part of the LISC LAC Board, Commissioner for the Housing Resources Commission (HRC) and she serves on the NCSHA Homeownership Task Force, as well as a Trustee on the Providence Foundation Board. Carol received a Master of Business Administration from Bryant University and a Bachelor of Science degree from Bryant College.
![James Comer - Headshot James Comer Headshot](https://www.rihousing.com/wp-content/uploads/James-Comer-Headshot.jpg)
Deputy Executive Director
James Comer
![Christine Hunsinger_Headshot Christine Hunsinger Headshot](https://www.rihousing.com/wp-content/uploads/Christine-Hunsinger_Headshot.jpg)
Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer
Christine Hunsinger
![Kara Lachapelle_Headshot Kara Lachapelle Headshot](https://www.rihousing.com/wp-content/uploads/Kara-Lachapelle_Headshot-1.jpg)
Chief Financial Officer
Kara Lachapelle
![Brett Pelletier CAO Headshot Christine Hunsinger Headshot](https://www.rihousing.com/wp-content/uploads/Brett-Pelletier_headshot-2024.jpg)
Chief Administrative Officer
Brett Pelletier
![Corinne Myers_Headshot Kara Lachapelle Headshot](https://www.rihousing.com/wp-content/uploads/Corinne-Myers_Headshot.jpg)
General Counsel
Corinne Myers
![Leslie McKnight_Headshot Peter Pagonis Headshot](https://www.rihousing.com/wp-content/uploads/Leslie-McKnight_Headshot.jpg)
Assistant Deputy Director
of Loan Servicing
Leslie McKnight
![Peter Pagonis_Headshot Peter Pagonis Headshot](https://www.rihousing.com/wp-content/uploads/Peter-Pagonis_Headshot.jpg)
Director of Homeownership
Peter Pagonis
![Anne Berman_Headshot Anne Berman Headshot](https://www.rihousing.com/wp-content/uploads/Anne-Berman_Headshot.jpg)
Director of Real
Estate Development
Anne Berman
![Mike DiChiaro_Headshot Mike DiChiaro Headshot](https://www.rihousing.com/wp-content/uploads/Mike-DiChiaro_Headshot.jpg)
Director of Leased Housing
& Rental Services
Michael DiChiaro
![Amy Rainone_Headshot Amy Rainone Headshot](https://www.rihousing.com/wp-content/uploads/Amy-Rainone_Headshot.jpg)
Director of Gov. Relations & Policy
Amy Rainone
![CJ Rotella_Hedashot Mike DiChiaro Headshot](https://www.rihousing.com/wp-content/uploads/CJ-Rotella_Hedashot-1.jpg)
Director of Information Technology
Carl “CJ” Rotella
![EbioteauRIH-1 Photo Pending](https://www.rihousing.com/wp-content/uploads/ebioteau-website.jpg)
Director of Strategic Initiatives & Partnerships
Elizabeth Bioteau
![WWertsRIH-1 Photo Pending](https://www.rihousing.com/wp-content/uploads/WWertsRIH-1.jpg)
Director of Human Resources
Whitley Werts
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