We envision a future where all people are connected to a safe and affordable place to live. Housing Connect’s dedicated and skilled staff work to make this future a reality for those we serve. Led by our leadership team, we seek to make connections that improve lives and uplift communities.
Janice leads the agency with the core belief that housing is the great equalizer. Without a safe place to call home, nothing else can happen. Janice became CEO following 12 years overseeing property management, rent assistance and supportive services for Housing Connect. She holds a Masters of Social Work degree from the University of Utah.
In public and affordable housing, an industry known for its unstable and low federal funding, Fernando believes that excellence and continuous innovation are important values that will make a resilient organization. To accomplish its mission, the agency should be able to adapt to changes and capitalize on opportunities through partnership, collaboration and organizational transformation. Fernando brings more than 15 years of knowledge and experience in development financing, financial management & reporting, administration support and strategic management in the affordable housing industry prior to joining Housing Connect. He is a board member of the Housing Authority Insurance Group. A Certified Public Accountant, he also holds a Graduate Degree in Business Administration and NACD Director Certification issued by the National Association of Corporate Directors.
Mike believes that every person is valuable. Through leadership, experience, and team-building his goal is to always provide superior, caring service to our residents, team members, vendors and the community at large. Mike has 25+ years of multifamily experience and is a licensed Utah Principal Broker. He received a Bachelors in Aeronautical Studies from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
Marni has served in numerous leadership roles at Housing Connect since 2009. As Chief Operating Officer her goals include finding innovative and simple solutions to best serve all households in Salt Lake County. She is an accomplished program director who excels in creating positive and inclusive work environments and is passionate about affordable housing. She holds a Communication degree with a Spanish minor from the University of Utah.
Ilez Brady has been with Housing Connect since 2010. She started in the Public Housing Department and now oversees the Housing Choice Voucher program. Her professional certifications include Public Housing Manager, Rent Calculation Specialist and HCV Program Manager. Ilez is bilingual and is passionate in customer service and strongly supports our missions and values.
Jeanette believes in the need to develop housing opportunities for those who need it most. Jeanette has 23 years of experience in property management. She has managed and supervised property staff and compliance departments with Rural Development, Low Income Housing Tax Credit, HOME, and Section 811 funding. She has been instrumental in the success of nine multi-funded lease-ups ranging from 40 to 160 units, including new development and LIHTC acquisition rehab. Jeanette is a Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP).
Kirk is involved with all aspects of housing development, from inception to construction completion. Kirk especially enjoys seeing the results of deals, whether they be from their impact on residents’ lives, or how the developments positively affect the built environment of the surrounding community. Before coming to Housing Connect, Kirk worked in affordable housing development in the Minneapolis – Saint Paul area for over 24 years, creating or preserving about 1500 units of housing; prior to that, he worked as a community organizer and completed undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Anthropology and a graduate degree in English Education.
Krysta is driven by her passion to find efficient processes to ensure Housing Connect’s valuable housing resources can be maximized. Krysta oversees all supportive housing and resident services administration grant functions, including data and compliance. Krysta has worked at Housing Connect since 2010. Krysta is a certified Project Management Professional.
Jarin joined Housing Connect in 2019. He is a dependable and detail-oriented technologist, skilled in network and system administration, security and IT leadership. His role includes driving the technology needs of the organization to provide effective housing assistance in a fiscally responsible way. Jarin likes finding creative ways to explain technology and enjoys providing good customer service. He has over 20 years of experience in the technology industry with 16 of those years in public service organizations. He earned a Bachelors degree in Information Technology and a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix.
Greg joined the team in 2021, prior to working at Housing Connect he worked in the Real Estate, Construction, and Facility Management field for over 24 years. Greg has held key roles in multi-million-dollar projects around the Salt Lake Valley including the Eccles Theatre and The Loveland Living Planet Aquarium. He has shaped policy change concerning safety on the national level in the Head Start program. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Utah in Consumer Studies and Family Economics. Greg loves spending time with his family and is happiest floating on one of Utah’s reservoirs close by.
Paul serves as Human Resources Director for Housing Connect. He has a diverse human resources background including public and private sector employers in a variety of industries. His background in HR and business management has given him the ability to look at complex situations from both a human resources perspectives, as well as an operations perspective. As a result, Paul has developed a unique adaptability and is able find solutions to problems quickly. Paul’s HR background includes experience in benefits management, employee development, employee relations, recruiting, and compliance. He received his BS in Business Administration from UNLV.
Beginning at Housing Connect in 2010 with experience working in direct service and with the administration team, Braidee is passionate about educating the community about who Housing Connect is and the agency’s impact on low-incomes households. Braidee serves as the lead Marketing Strategist as well as the Fundraising & Development Coordinator for Housing Connect Fund, the agency nonprofit entity. She has a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology with a Business Minor from the University of Utah.
