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Elaine Bridge, Accountant
Elaine has been with IHA since March 2010. She has been in the accounting field for over 20 years working for local accounting firms. She also managed her own company which provided accounting services for local businesses. Elaine graduated from University of Pittsburgh and then obtained her accounting credits from Indiana University of PA. As Accountant, Elaine is responsible for the overall management of the Finance Department. In her free time she does volunteer work for the Frederick County Therapeutic Riding Program.
Rebecca (Becky) Broussard, Asset Manager
Rebecca joined IHA in 2008, and brings over 15 years of property management experience. Becky is a Site Compliance Specialist, and has experience with USDA/RD and LIHTC properties. She has earned the S.T.A.R. Certification in RD Section 515. She is knowledgeable of the compliance requirements and the procedures for managing USDA/RD Section 515, Tax Credit and Section 8 properties. As Asset Manager, Becky oversees the management of a mixed portfolio of properties. She enjoys being part of a team that is dedicated to providing affordable housing.
Travis Hardmon, Vice President of Development & Community Relations
Travis has been with IHA since 2010. He has over twenty years of executive level experience in the nonprofit sector and serves as adjunct faculty at the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) where he teaches courses in Fundraising, Management, Leading Change, and Fiscal Management. He received a Bachelors of Arts in Sociology degree and a Masters in Public Administration from Western Michigan University. Travis has responsibility for developing and implementing IHA’s fund development strategy. Travis is a member of the Rotary Club of Carroll Creek and the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
Sheri Huber, Finance Technician
Sheri has been with IHA since 2006. Prior to joining IHA, she managed a family owned construction business and worked for a property management company as a bookkeeper for 32 “515” properties. Sheri attended Montgomery College. As Finance Technician, Sheri manages the Self-Help participating family loan construction funds.
Franklin (Leo) Luzuriaga, Maintenance Supervisor
Franklin joined IHA in October of 2007. Prior to joining IHA, Leo was self-employed and had a building and remodeling business (residential and commercial). As Maintenance Supervisor, he is responsible for providing general maintenance and repair and daily upkeep of all IHA owned and managed properties. He enjoys volunteering and has volunteered at the Mission of Mercy in Frederick and has participated in work with his church to benefit the Hispanic community.
Bryan Lyburn, Vice President of Business Operations
Bryan joined IHA in 2009 after serving the organization on the Finance Committee for 2 years. He has over 12 years of construction and management experience. Prior to IHA, Bryan worked with a for-profit builder and developer. Bryan is a graduate of University of Maryland at College Park. As Vice President of Business Operations, he provides oversight for Finance, Property Management, the Self-Help Homeownership Program, and works on new program development.
Roy Moore Jr., Maintenance Technician
Roy joined IHA in the fall of 2009. He worked for Humphrey Management Company from 1995 to 1997, working at several properties including Washington Ridge. Roy has done contract work for others or on his own for most of his work history. He worked for the Cumberland YMCA for 9 years where repaired an industrial dishwasher that supposedly “couldn’t be fixed”, salvaged heat pumps, and was the only employee who could maintain the sauna and steam room. At one point he single handedly maintained the old YMCA, the new YMCA, and the Girl’s Group Home managed by the YMCA. In his position, Roy provides general maintenance and repair at IHA’s Washington Ridge Apartments in Frostburg, MD and is responsible for the daily upkeep of the property.
Patricia (Tricia) Motter, President/CEO
Patricia, has been with IHA since November 2008. Her background and experience covers over 25 years in service organizations and foundations. Prior to joining IHA and relocating to Frederick, Maryland, Tricia worked as the CEO of the Shelter of Flint, Inc. in Flint, Michigan for 18 years. She received a Bachelor of Arts Clinical/Community Psychology degree from the University of Michigan, and holds a Masters degree in Public Administration from the University of Michigan. Tricia is past Vice President of the Michigan Housing Council; was Co-Chair of the QAP Committee in Michigan, and was a member of the Grants Committee for the Flint, Michigan Rotary club. In her capacity as President/CEO, Tricia provides leadership to the organization and manages its day-to-day affairs, and is responsible for charting the future goals and direction for the organization to expand its mission. Her current business and community development relations include serving as Secretary on the Board of East Frederick Rising, a member of the Maryland Affordable Housing Coalition (MAHC), a member of the Housing Association of Nonprofit Developers (HAND), a member of the Women’s Giving Circle of Frederick County, and an Advisory Member for the City of Frederick CDBG Review process.
Patti Penn, Property Manager
Patti has been with IHA for 9 years. Patti is a Site Compliance Specialist and is TACC Designated. She has managed USDA Rural Development 515 Program and Tax Credit Properties since 1992. Patti attended The Design Institute in Miami for one year after high school and then got a minor degree in Business Management at Allegany College after co-owning and managing two businesses of her own – a café/pub and a creative needlework and arts shop. As Property Manager, she is responsible for managing the day to day operations of IHA’s Washington Ridge apartment community in Frostburg, MD.
Carol Carpenter Riggles, Development Associate
Carol joined IHA in October 2009 after more than 15 years in the residential construction industry working for Kettler Brothers, Ausherman Homes and Drees Homes. Carol graduated summa cum laude from Virginia Tech’s College of Architecture and Urban Studies in 1999 and earned a degree in Business Administration in 1996 at Frederick Community College. As Development Associate, Carol is responsible for marketing, public relations and communications, and grants management. Carol enjoys volunteering and has worked on construction projects with Rebuilding Together, Habitat for Humanity, and the United Church of Christ Disaster Recovery in New Orleans.
Juan Sanchez, Maintenance Assistant
Juan has been with IHA since October 2010. Juan’s background includes home remodeling and HVAC. Prior to IHA, he was employed at The Manitowoc Company as a material specialist. He received his certification in HVAC and Industrial Maintenance from the Harrisburg Area Community College. In his position, Juan provides general maintenance and repair at IHA’s Washington Square Apartments in Chambersburg, PA; and is responsible for the daily upkeep of the property.
Linda Warren, Homeownership Manager
Linda has been with IHA since February 2011. Linda was in the Banking Industry for 18 years, and has a background in appraisal review, sales contracts; originating, processing, underwriting and closing consumer, residential and commercial mortgages. Linda attended Hagerstown Community College, graduated from North Hagerstown High School and Greater Realtors Institute. She holds a Maryland Real Estate Associate Broker License and was a licensed Broker in Maryland, Pennsylvania and West Virginia for over 13 years. Linda manages IHA’s Homeownership Program, as well as the Homeownership Education & Counseling Program. Linda’s business development and community relations included serving on the Board of Directors for Habitat of Humanity and serving on Family Partnership committees; Hagerstown Home Store Board of Director, past Director with the Association of Realtors, and Realtor committees
