our team
Chad Ketler President & CEO Mr. Ketler has been with Community Properties of Ohio since its inception in April 2003. He is currently President & CEO of Community Properties of Ohio Management Services (CPO Management), an affiliate of Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing (OCCH). CPO Management began as a $133 million preservation initiative, consisting of 250 buildings and 1,385 scattered-site units in seven inner-city neighborhoods. This effort sought to create neighborhood stability and a climate of revitalization through housing renovation and effective management. Mr. Ketler is responsible for directing all facets of the organization including financial management, operations and business development. He also serves as the President & CEO of the 501(c)3, Community Properties Impact Corporation (CPO Impact) and plays a key role in maintaining the mission-driven focus of the organization. Mr. Ketler serves on the Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) Compliance Advisory Committee. He is an active member of the CAA (Columbus Apartment Association), represents CPO nationally through NAHMA (National Affordable Housing Management Association), and is the former President of MAHMA (Midwest Affordable Housing Management Association). |
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Barry Stayer Chief Financial Officer Mr. Stayer joined Community Properties of Ohio Management Services
in July 2013 as Chief Financial Officer. He provides asset management level
oversight on financial projects as well as overseeing all day-to-day
operations of the accounting department. He has over 20 years of finance
and accounting experience in the non-profit, public, and affordable
housing industry. Mr. Stayer has demonstrated a strong commitment to
non-profit organizations, serving as a member of the Board of Trustees
for a number of organizations, as well as serving on finance committees
and performing financial reviews for several small non profits. He holds
a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Finance from The
University of Akron.
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Gail Adams Service Coordinator Lead Mrs. Adams joined Community Properties of Ohio in March 2005 as Senior Service Coordinator. She coordinates with social service agencies and other community resources to assist senior and disabled residents to age in place. She works to ensure these residents receive needed resources such as home health, shopping and transportation services. Additional responsibilities include assisting seniors to access pantries and other food distributions agencies, coordinating medical needs, and providing emotional and mental health support. Mrs. Adams has over ten years experience in field of service coordination. She is certified in the field of Professional Service Coordination and is a member of the American Association of Service Coordinators (AASC). She currently serves as Service Coordinator Lead, responsible for the oversight of all service coordinators. She possesses a Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology with a specialization in the field of Gerontology. |
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Ottis Compton Senior Systems Administrator Mr. Compton joined Community Properties of Ohio in 2022 as Senior Systems Administrator. He has over 27 years of experience in the Information Technology field in both the public and private sectors. In previous tenures he has been responsible for multiple global CRM projects including project management, installations, and support. Other primary responsibilities have included Systems Administration, DevOps engineer, and global steering committee member for company platforms and network design. Mr. Compton's key focus is to oversee the Information Technology needs of the company while increasing the operational standards, integration capabilities and efficiency of the company's core information systems. He graduated from Wright State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business. |
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Nicole Hill Childhood Strategy Coordinator Ms. Hill joined Community Properties of Ohio in April 2015 and is our Childhood Strategy Coordinator. She oversees all CPO Childhood Initiatives and helps coordinate the asset building programs for our residents. Ms. Hill has a demonstrated passion for working with children and families. She holds a Masters of Science degree in Education. |
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DaVita Jackson Marketing Coordinator Mrs. Jackson joined Community Properties of Ohio in 2013 and is currently the Marketing Coordinator. She is responsible for the effective development and management of marketing, advertising and promotional activities and resources for the organization. She provides strategic design guidance and the quality oversight necessary to effectively manage numerous projects and service initiatives. She maintains company websites and manages various multimedia accounts. As a former resident of CPO Management, her perspective provides an acute understanding of the barriers residents and CPO Impact participants experience. Mrs. Jackson began working with Community Properties of Ohio as an AmeriCorps VISTA in 2009 and a Graphic Design consultant in 2010. She was promoted to Marketing and Communications Assistant, and then to Graphic Designer in 2016. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design from Ohio Dominican University. |
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Tara Smith Engagement Specialist Ms. Smith joined Community Properties of Ohio in May 2022 as Engagement Specialist. Her primary focus is to establish positive relationships with residents and to leverage community resources to support their housing stability. Ms. Smith has over 5 years of experience in the housing and mental health fields. She is passionate about extending kindness to all, with a willingness to help those in need. Ms. Smith is attending New Hampshire University and has completed coursework related to Business and Psychology. |
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Grecca Walker Service Coordinator Ms. Walker joined Community Properties of Ohio in August 2024 as Service Coordinator. She links older adults, people with disabilities and their families to supportive services and other community resources. She provides residents with the tools needed to stay mentally and physically active, emotionally stable and thriving while aging in place. Ms. Walker has over 10 years' experience working in the community as an advocate for seniors, youth, and families. She is the Founder of a women's empowerment sisterhood, a Life Coach and a mother of four children. She is from Chicago and huge Bears and Bulls fan. She loves writing, crafting and jewelry making. In her free time, she loves spending time with her family and working on DIY projects. Ms. Walker strives to build meaningful relationships with residents and continue providing important resources, events and activities that promote a safe and healthy environment. She holds an Associate of Science in Domestic Violence Administration. |
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Wendy Williams Service Coordinator Mrs. Williams joined Community Properties of Ohio in June 2022 as Service Coordinator for Horizon House Apartments. She has volunteered at Horizon House Apartments since 2012 assisting with activities and resident events. As Service Coordinator, she assists elderly and disabled residents with connections to stabilization resources such as Health and Home Care, transportation, food pantries and more. She encourages residents to participate in activities provided such as exercise, crafts, games and socialization. She has over 20 years' experience working with elderly and disabled people. One her favorite projects was helping with the Senior Olympics for over 16 years. Mrs. Williams main objective is to help residents age in place. |