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Better Housing for Tompkins County, Inc.
950 Danby Road
Suite 102
Ithaca, New York 14850

email: bhtc@betterhousingtc.org
Phone: (607) 273-2187
TTY: 1-800-421-1220
Fax: (607) 273-1630

Our Staff 

Construction 

Housing Programs

Development

Finance   

Properties



John Spence

Executive Director

Leads the agency in planning for the future and takes responsibility for administration of all our programs and services.


Construction

 

 

 


Christine Carreiro

Construction Grant Manager

Provides guidance under our housing rehabilitation services and inspections of homes for purchase by first-time homebuyers, and trainings, as well as supervision of other construction staff.

 

Ed Tubbs

Construction Coordinator

Provides estimates and inspections under the HOME Program and CDBG Program.

 

Don Ross

Home Repair Coordinator

Provides repair services under the Tompkins County Home Repair Program.

Housing Programs


Rosie Zifchock

Housing Programs Manager

Provides program administration and counseling & support to first time homebuyers, as well as supervision of the office reception staff and area.


Angela Korbel

Housing Programs Assistant

Provides counseling and support for the Tompkins County Homeownership Program, helps interested parties apply for our services, and supports all housing programs.


 

 

Development


 

 


 

 

Finance


Marilynn Wesche

Finance Manager

Provides oversight for the financial affairs of Better Housing as well as affiliate corporations, and supervises the account clerks.


Robbin Wyatt

Senior Account Clerk

 

               

Mayghen Hillick

Account Clerk

Properties


Andrew Piliero

Property Manager

Oversees the staff and administration of all of the rental properties that Better Housing manages.


Sue Roenke 

Site Manager at Juniper Manor , Juniper Manor II and 83-85 Main Street in Trumansburg

Works on site in Trumansburg to assist residents with rental issues and facilitates the entry of new applicants when vacancies come up.

 

Debbie Tuttle

Site Manager at  Fountain Manor and Newfield Garden Apartments

Works on site in Slaterville Springs to assist residents with rental issues and facilitates the entry of new applicants when vacancies come up.


 

 


Clyde Morse

Maintenance Coordinator at Newfield Garden Apartments

Provides for the maintenance of the building and grounds at our senior housing complex in Newfield.

Dave Kauppinen

Maintenance Coordinator at Juniper Manor I and II

Provides for the maintenance of the building and grounds at our senior housing complex and other properties in Trumansburg.

Carl Campbell

Maintenance Coordinator at Fountain Manor

Provides for the maintenance of the building and grounds at our senior housing complex in Slaterville Springs.