The District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA) has announced the naming of experienced affordable housing industry professionals to top positions in the Public Housing Program.
Carolyn Kornegay Punter has been appointed as senior vice president of Property Management Operations (PMO), Christal Williams as senior vice president of Human Resources and Labor Relations, and Faith Rogers as senior advisor to the executive director, expanding the agency’s policy expertise.
“Each new appointee brings a commitment to collaboration, a history of innovation and a deep knowledge of their field to DCHA,” said Executive Director Keith Pettigrew. “By adding these insightful and dedicated leaders to our team, DCHA is better positioned to effectively and efficiently serve D.C. families and uphold our mission to provide quality affordable housing.”
This is a homecoming for Punter, who returns to DCHA from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), where she served as the regional director for the Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity for the Mid-Atlantic region.
As senior vice president of PMO, Punter’s duties will include directing on-site managerial staff; monitoring compliance with federal, local and agency regulations and procedures; ensuring efficient property administration; and advising executive leadership on short- and long-term property operations.
Punter will begin leading PMO on April 14.
Williams brings an extensive background in human resources and labor relations to DCHA. Immediately prior to joining the agency, she was the deputy chief human capital officer at the Architect of the U.S. Capitol.
A graduate of The George Washington University Law School, Williams’ professional history also includes serving as the director of human resources for the District’s Department of Transportation, the senior employee and labor relations advisor for D.C. Water, and legal counsel for the Office of Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining within the Executive Office of the Mayor.
Rogers also comes to DCHA from HUD, where she led operational strategy as chief operating officer, a presidential appointment. With a juris doctorate from Howard University and a background working in the private sector and federal government, Rogers adds depth to DCHA policy matters and intergovernmental relations.
As senior advisor to the executive director, Rogers will establish and maintain relationships with stakeholders; support internal coordination in response to stakeholder issues; and lead collaborations among federal officials, local government and DCHA to ensure preparation for the impact of any policy or regulatory changes.
Williams and Rogers began with DCHA on March 24.
“The Board of Commissioners is thrilled that these well-qualified and impressive professionals are now contributing to the advancement of DCHA,” said Board Chair Raymond Skinner. “We look forward to utilizing their vast knowledge and experience as we continue to improve DCHA operations and generate positive outcomes for the families we serve.”