Membership Spotlight
Houser, Big Thinker: Looking Back on San Diego Housing Commission CEO Rick Gentry’s Remarkable 50-year Career upon His Retirement
Committed, Compassionate Leadership: Reflections on CLPHA Board Member Tony Pérez’s Immeasurable Impact Locally and Nationally upon His Resignation from the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee
An Interview with CLPHA Board President Jeffery K. Patterson
Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) CEO Jeffery K. Patterson was elected president of CLPHA’s board of directors at CLPHA’s December 2021 board meeting. He previously served as the board’s vice president.
Recently, CLPHA sat down with Mr. Patterson to discuss his priorities for CLPHA and how he plans to lead our organization.
A Conversation with Stephen Norman, CLPHA Board President, on a “Wisely Chosen” Career
CLPHA Board President & King County Housing Authority (KCHA) Executive Director Stephen Norman has announced his plans to retire from the housing authority on December 31, 2021. Mr. Norman has led KCHA for 25 years and has served on CLPHA’s board for 18 years, many of those as CLPHA’s board president. His retirement follows a remarkable 45-year career in community development and affordable housing.
This month, CLPHA sat down with Mr. Norman to reflect upon his career, KCHA’s work, and the future of the public housing industry.
Membership Spotlight: An Interview with the Seattle Housing Authority’s Andrew Lofton upon His Retirement
CLPHA Board Member and Seattle Housing Authority Executive Director Andrew Lofton will retire on May 7 after 17 years with SHA. In advance of well-deserved retirement, CLPHA interviewed Mr. Lofton about his career and his perspective on the public housing industry.
Membership Spotlight: Oklahoma City Housing Authority

OCHA is Transforming Public Housing to Meet the Needs of Their Oldest Low-Income Residents
Membership Spotlight: Denver Housing Authority

CLPHA’s Membership Spotlight features the outstanding work and achievements of our member public housing authorities - the nation’s largest and most innovative PHAs. Based on interviews with PHA executives, these brief profiles spotlight our members’ initiatives to strengthen their communities and improve life outcomes for their residents.
Membership Spotlight: Wilmington Housing Authority
CLPHA’s Membership Spotlight features the outstanding work and achievements of our member public housing authorities - the nation’s largest and most innovative PHAs. Based on interviews with PHA executives, these brief profiles spotlight our members’ initiatives to strengthen their communities and improve life outcomes for their residents.
Membership Spotlight: Eric Johnson, Executive Director, Oakland Housing Authority
CLPHA’s Membership Spotlight features the outstanding work and achievements of our member public housing authorities - the nation’s largest and most innovative PHAs. Based on interviews with PHA executives, these brief profiles spotlight our members’ initiatives to strengthen their communities and improve life outcomes for their residents.