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Jason T. Whitehead

Jason T. Whitehead

Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director

Dr. Whitehead was appointed CEO and Executive Director of the Youngstown Metropolitan Housing Authority (YMHA) in March, 2016. In this role he oversees the housing authority in Mahoning County for over 1,200 public and assisted housing units and management of 2,000 housing choice vouchers with total annual revenues of approximately 20 million dollars. Prior to this position he served as Chief of Staff for Mayor Jay Williams, Comptroller for the City of Youngstown Community Development Agency. Prior to his engagement in the public sector Dr. Whitehead led the Youngstown Central Area Community Improvement Corporation (YCACIC) where he led the development of economic and community development in the central business district. 

Dr. Whitehead has spent his career in ministry serving men and women and empowering them to fulfill their destiny by breaking free from poverty. It is imperative that men and women are empowered with education and skills to break free from the system that seeks to keep them disempowered and ignorant. 

Dr. Whitehead has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Professional Studies and a Master’s Degree in Leadership and Business Ethics from Duquesne University, a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Strayer University and a Doctor of Ministry from George Fox University. 

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Gary Cameron

Gary Cameron

Director of Finance
LaMont R. English

LaMont R. English

Director of Human Resources
Dawn Monteiro

Dawn Monteiro

Director of Resident Services
Danielle Mulligan

Danielle Mulligan

Director of Planning and Development
Keisha Saxon

Keisha Saxon

Director of Housing Choice Voucher
James Winston

James Winston

Director of Operation
Denise Yavorsky

Denise Yavorsky

Director of Procurement and Compliance

Board of Commissioners

Board Chair: Gary Singer
Vice Chair: Juan Santiago
Commissioner: Rick Boyarko
Commissioner: Valda Stevens