OUR TEAM

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.

Chairman:

Nicolas P. Retsinas -
Director Emeritus, Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies

Board Members:

Maria Barry -
Community Development Banking National Executive, Bank of America Merrill Lynch

Seth Magaziner -
General Treasurer, State of Rhode Island (ex officio)

Stephen McAllister -
Manager, Eastern Region - US Chamber of Commerce

Kevin Orth -
Manager, Atlantic American Partners

Elizabeth Tanner -
Director, RI Department of Business Regulation (ex officio)

James Thorsen -
Director, Rhode Island Department of Administration (ex officio)

The RIHousing Board of Commissioners generally meets on the third Thursday of every month at 8:30 a.m. in the Board Room on the second floor of our offices at 44 Washington Street, Providence. However, circumstances may require meetings to be added, deleted or rescheduled as needed.

2021 Calendar of Meetings

Past Public Meetings

Past Meeting Minutes

Senior Management

Carol Ventura -
Executive Director

Kara Lachapelle-
Chief Finance Officer

James Comer-
Deputy Executive Director

Lisa Primiano -
Chief Operating Officer

Christine Hunsinger -
Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer

Peter Pagonis -
Director of Homeownership

Carl “CJ” Rotella-
Chief Information Officer

Leslie McKnight-
Assistant Deputy Director of Loan Servicing

Claribel Shavers-
Director of Leased Housing

Barbara Farrand-
Director of Human Resources

Amy Rainone -
Director of Government Relations

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As a leading employer in our state, RIHousing offers a highly competitive compensation and employee benefits package designed to support the health, wellness and financial security of our employees and their families.

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