Our Staff
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John Spence | |
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Executive Director Leads the agency in planning for the future and takes responsibility for administration of all our programs and services. |
Construction
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Christine Carreiro | |
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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. |
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Ed Tubbs |
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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
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Rosie Zifchock | |
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Housing Programs Manager Provides program administration and counseling & support to first time homebuyers, as well as supervision of the office reception staff and area. |
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Angela Korbel | |
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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. |
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Development
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Finance
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Marilynn Wesche | |
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Finance Manager Provides oversight for the financial affairs of Better Housing as well as affiliate corporations, and supervises the account clerks. |
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Robbin Wyatt | |
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Senior Account Clerk
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Mayghen Hillick | |
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Account Clerk | |
Properties
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Andrew Piliero |
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Property Manager Oversees the staff and administration of all of the rental properties that Better Housing manages. |
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Sue Roenke |
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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. |
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Debbie Tuttle |
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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. |
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Clyde Morse |
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Maintenance Coordinator at Newfield Garden Apartments |
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Dave Kauppinen |
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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. |
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Carl Campbell |
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Maintenance Coordinator at Fountain Manor Provides for the maintenance of the building and grounds at our senior housing complex in Slaterville Springs. |
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