Staff

The Executive Director, along with a staff of 28 employees, administers the programs of the Authority with a current annual budget of $12 million in local, State and Federal funding. The staff is dedicated to assisting each client in a courteous, efficient, and professional manner.

Main office telephone number
815-338-7752

Fax
815-338-1217

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

	Kim Ulbrich, Executive Director kulbrich@mchenrycountyhousing.org Extension 127
	Holly Lyons, Deputy Director hlyons@mchenrycountyhousing.org Extension 131
	Raquel Lemus, Receptionist rlemus@mchenrycountyhousing.org Extension 120
	Henry Mionskowski, Fiscal Officer hmionskowski@mchenrycountyhousing.org Extension 130

SECTION 8 HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

	Karen Seager, Program Coordinator kseager@mchenrycountyhousing.org Extension: 122
	Karen Bloomdahl, Section 8 Clerk kbloomdahl@mchenrycountyhousing.org Extension 142
	Nancy Brill, Section 8 Caseworker nbrill@mchenrycountyhousing.org Extension 123
	Colleen Huntley, Section 8 Caseworker chuntley@mchenrycountyhousing.org Extension 124
	Julie Keferlis, Section 8 Caseworker jkeferlis@mchenrycountyhousing.org Extension 125
	Dawn Hockenberry, Section 8 Caseworker dhockenberry@mchenrycountyhousing.org Extension 126
	Kristina Wagner, Inspector kwagner@mchenrycountyhousing.org Extension 141

PUBLIC HOUSING

Noel DeLaurentis
ndelaurentis@mchenrycountyhousing.org
Extension 143

GREENTREES/SILVERTREES APARTMENTS

Melissa Taylor
mtaylor@mchenrycountyhousing.org
Extension 128

LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE (LIHEAP)

	Pepper LaFontaine, Program Coordinator plafontaine@mchenrycountyhousing.org Extension 132

	Heather Yankowski, LIHEAP Intake hyankowski@mchenrycountyhousing.org Extension 146

COMED HARDSHIP

Raquel Lemus, ComEd Hardship Intake
rlemus@mchenrycountyhousing.org
Extension 120

COMMUNITY SERVICES

	Sue Rose, Community Services Director srose@mchenrycountyhousing.org Extension 137
	Kayla Prendergast, Community Services Assistant kprendergast@mchenrycountyhousing.org Extension 136
	Megan Bennett, Homeless Outreach/Community Case Manager mbennett@mchenrycountyhousing.org Extension 129

WEATHERIZATION


	Rick Luna, Program Coordinator rluna@mchenrycountyhousing.org 815-527-7223
	Royal Randall, Weatherization Auditor rrandall@mchenrycountyhousing.org 815-527-7223

HOME REHABILITATION PROGRAM

Mike Isitoro, Program Coordinator
misitoro@mchenrycountyhousing.org

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT

	Keith Lyons, Manager klyons@mchenrycountyhousing.org
	Brandon Harvey bharvey@mchenrycountyhousing.org

Board of Commissioners

MCHA is governed by a seven member Board of Commissioners that is appointed by the McHenry County Board. Each Commissioner serves a five-year term of office. The Board of Commissioners sets policy, directs the operations of the Housing Authority and oversees all expenditures of funds.

The Board of Commissioners of the McHenry County Housing Authority meets at 1:30 P.M. on the third Monday of each month at the Housing Authority office, 1108 N. Seminary, Woodstock. All meetings are open to the public.

	Keith Leathers, Chairman Board Member 2002, Chairman 2013Keith has been advocating for low-income families on the McHenry County Board for eighteen years. He has over 35 years of commercial banking experience and is the Senior Vice President of Commercial Banking at Home State Bank. His responsibilities at Home State Bank include commercial product sales and the management of a large portfolio of C & I and CRE loans. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Eureka College and is a graduate of the Graduate School of Banking from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In his spare time, Keith enjoys golf and family activities with his wife and two sons.
	Mary Reid, Vice Chairwoman Board Member 2006, Vice Chairman 2013In her community, Mary is known as a role model, and she advocates to improve the quality of life for low-income residents and seniors in McHenry County. In addition to serving on MCHA’s board, Mary is Vice Chairperson of the Senior Services Commission. She spent 21 years as the Transition Support Specialist at Head Start. Before Head Start, Mary worked at McHenry Parks and Recreation, where she continues to work in their fitness center. When Mary’s not babysitting her three beautiful grandchildren, she enjoys crafting, baking, spending time with family and her morning walks.
	Leslie Blake, Commissioner Board Member 2021
	Lyn Orphal Board Member, 2016Lyn brings an extensive background in nonprofit management and county government to MCHA. Lyn served as a member of the McHenry County Board for more than ten years. During that time, she was appointed the county liaison to the housing authority. Currently, she is a broker with Century 21 new Heritage in Huntley. She lives in Huntley and loves to travel and spend time with her grandchildren.
	Kevin Myers Board Member, 2016Kevin is delighted to bring his financial expertise and his passion for service to the McHenry County Housing Authority Board. Kevin is Executive Vice President of Crystal Lake Bank and Trust. He has more than 25 years of banking experience, joining Crystal Lake Bank in 2003. Kevin is a graduate of Loyola University with a bachelor’s degree in Finance. In addition to his work at MCHA, Kevin volunteers his time at various community organizations. He lives in Oakwood Hills with his wife and two children. When he isn’t evaluating financial statements, Kevin enjoys spending time with his family.
	Victor Oswald Board Member, 2018Victor loves contributing to his community by serving on the MCHA board of commissioners and the resident advisory board. Victor has a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Defiance College and a Master’s Degree in Training and Development from Roosevelt University. He has over 45 years in marketing and higher education. He was involved in student recruitment, alumni relations, need analysis, special events planning, executive presentations, and extensive corporate liaison for a number of universities in the Chicago area. In addition to his work at MCHA, Victor volunteers at Northwestern Hospital in Huntley and is very involved in Resources for the Education of Adults in the Chicago Area (REACH).
	Marty Kampmeier Board Member, 2019Marty is excited to volunteer her time on MCHA’s board. As a realtor, she understands the importance and impact of affordable housing. She is a broker with Berkshire Hathaway Stark Real Estate. As an active member of her community, Marty donated her time to the F.I.S.H food pantry and co-chaired the McHenry Thanksgiving Harvest. Before becoming a realtor, Marty owned a Childrens Resale shop in McHenry and was an active volunteer with her kids sport teams. She lives in McHenry with her husband and two kids.

CSBG Advisory Board

The CSBG Advisory Board participates in the development, planning, implementation, and evaluation of programs that are funded or supported by the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG). The CSBG Advisory Board consists of representatives from private and public agencies, and clients or representatives of clients, who have an interest in providing programs and services to the residents of McHenry County who have low income.

Jane Dorfner
Kurt Gamlin
John Lieb
Michael Iwanicki
Donna Jackowiack
Margaret Jenkins
Hans Mach
Debbie Macrito
Virginia Peschke
Rich Ring
Tom Rogers
Gary Rukin
Charles Sprague

Resident Advisory Board

Lynn Busky
Jack Thorson
Kelly Eglington
Victor Oswald
Patrick Sanzotta