Erin S. Karpewicz, Chief Executive Officer, brings over 15 years of experience in policy and grant development to ACDS. Ms. Karpewicz identifies and successfully applies for a variety of state and federal funding resources while also developing and implementing housing and community development initiatives in partnership with local, regional, and state stakeholders. She is experienced in administering, implementing, and monitoring the use of federal, state, and local funds for the county’s housing and community development programs and activities, and excels at leading the county’s public planning processes. Before joining ACDS in 2002, she was a policy advisor to Maryland’s Lieutenant Governor on children, youth, and family issues and served as an affordable housing program manager and policy coordinator for the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development’s housing finance agency.

Allyson Dlugokeski has over ten years of office management experience and a versatile administrative support skill set developed through her experience as an office manager and executive administrative assistant. Ms. Dlugokeski excels in preparing correspondence, assembling reports, managing and maintaining the CEO calendar, coordinating meetings and events, as well as compiling information for various documents including proficient use of various computer software including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher. Ms. Dlugokeski assists the CEO with the managements of information, reports and requests and the CEO's communication with Board members, staff, elected officials, grantor, contractors, fellow County agencies and the community at large.

Christopher Maruyama brings over manages the administration and oversight of federally funded housing and community development programs and activities. He oversees funded residential, historical, institutional and governmental rehabilitation and new construction projects. He ensures compliance with state and federal housing regulations, including Section 504, Section 3, MBE/WBE recruitment, and Davis-Bacon labor standards. He has experience assessing the development potential of undeveloped land, construction cost estimating, market valuation, managing subdivision and site development processes, and overseeing infrastructure and building construction.

Carson Arnold has over 15 years of experience in implementing federal, state and local housing programs benefiting low and moderate-income homeowners. Mr. Arnold brings a deep knowledge of CDBG and State regulations as they relate to the requirements involving contractor procurement, environmental review, historic compliance, lead-based paint hazard reduction, accessibility modifications, and fair housing. He has developed full knowledge of construction principles and practices covering all aspects of the residential rehabilitation process and residential construction process including conducting site inspections to evaluate existing conditions; identifying code violations; work write-ups, cost estimates and construction contracts.

Shawn Rice is practiced in the inspection of single family and multi-family residential units for compliance with federal minimum property standards requirements. He has experience directing the renovation of single family housing. He has knowledge of construction principles and practices covering all aspects of the residential construction process including conducting site inspections to evaluate existing conditions; identifying code violations; preparing of work write-ups, cost estimates and construction contracts; performing progress construction inspections to ensure compliance with the contract documents; issuing field directives and change orders; and coordinating project activities with owners, tenants, contractors, and code enforcement officials.

David Andrews is an experienced property manager with extensive expertise in leasing, marketing, maintaining and managing the Corporation’s 75-unit residential unit affordable rental housing portfolio. He has knowledge of all aspects of the residential construction process including conducting site inspections to identify code and housing standards violations; directing renovation contractors, developing cost estimates and construction contracts; performing progress construction inspections to ensure compliance with the contract documents; issuing field directives and change orders; and coordinating project activities with owners, tenants, contractors, and code enforcement officials.

Charita is an experienced association management specialist in working with homeowners and contractors. She has knowledge of the how community home organization associations are run, the community board, residential construction process including conducting site inspections to identify code violations and creating budget estimates and contracts. She enforces construction principles and practices covering all aspects of the residential construction process with all construction inspections to ensure compliance with the contract documents; issuing field directives and change orders; and coordinating project activities with owners, tenants, contractors, and code enforcement officials.

Robert is an experienced project manager in working with homeowners and contractors. He manages residential construction process including conducting site inspections to identify code violations and creating budget estimates and contracts. He is responsible for determining the potential for property rehabilitation or reconstruction and administering the construction process.
In addition, assists in the planning and development of projects, activities, and programs that meet the housing and community development needs of the community.

The Property Management Assistant manages the Corporation’s 60-unit affordable rental housing portfolio. This person collects rental payments; prepares leases; does income certifications; prepares an annual operating budget for the rental properties and manages the income and expenses on a monthly basis. They track rental rates in accordance with applicable federal fair market rent guidelines, advertises vacancies; shows rental units, collects security deposits and maintains a rental property database. She has experience in the administration of federally funded programs including the preparation of the annual Section 3, Contract and Subcontract Activity, and Semi-Annual Labor Compliance Standards reports

Chauncey A. Hall brings over 20 years of experience underwriting single-family loans and managing housing programs benefiting low and moderate income households. Mr. Hall manages a staff of five housing financial advisors, overseeing the financial packaging of federal, State and local funding as part of the property rehabilitation programs and a down payment and closing cost assistance program. He has extensive experience in reviewing source documentation to determine clients’ income eligibility in compliance with CDBG and HOME regulations. Under Mr. Hall’s leadership, ACDS has developed a well-defined and HUD approved Homeownership Counseling Program, Foreclosure Prevention Counseling Program, and Financial Literacy Program.

Daryl Pratt is a Certified Financial Counselor and has helped many low and moderate-income households stabilize their housing situation through the Corporation’s homeownership counseling and foreclosure prevention programs. Mr. Pratt is also responsible for underwriting and closing HOME, CDBG, and state-funded property rehabilitation cases and has extensive experience in reviewing source documentation to determine clients’ income eligibility. He has also helped many become first-time homebuyers with the Corporation’s closing cost and down payment assistance program.

Sheila White is a Certified Housing Counselor who is responsible for managing the various Corporation programs such as Homeownership Counseling, Foreclosure Prevention, Weatherization, and the City of Annapolis MPDU program. Ms. White is also responsible for underwriting and closing HOME, CDBG and state-funded property rehabilitation case. She has also helped many first time homebuyers with the Corporation’s closing cost and down payment program. She has extensive experience in reviewing source documentation to determine clients’ income eligibility.

Aida R. Castellon brings over 20 years’ experience in the housing and mortgage industry. She is a Certified Housing Counselor, who is responsible for managing the Corporations’ various programs such as Homeownership Counseling, Foreclosure Prevention, Financial Literacy, Mortgage Assistance, and Property Rehabilitation.

Shawn A McGeth brings over 15 years’ experience in the housing industry. She is a Certified Housing Counselor in Homeownership and Foreclosure Prevention and is responsible for managing the Corporations’ various programs such as Homeownership Counseling, Foreclosure Prevention, Financial Literacy, Mortgage Assistance, and Property Rehabilitation.

The Housing Financial Advisor processes and evaluates applications for funding assistance, conducts preliminary interviews with potential and existing clients for various programs, along with ensuring compliance with all program guidelines. The HFA helps many first time homebuyers with the Corporation’s closing cost and down payment program.

Linda DeLuca has been in the Mortgage/Lending industry for 20 years with a special interest in assisting people in obtaining their dream home.

Linda provides office management, loan processing and administration skills to the operation of the Corporation and its programs by providing technical and administrative assistance to our managers and staff. She also provides technical support to clients in the Homeownership Counseling Program, the Foreclosure Prevention Program, the Financial Literacy Program, the Mortgage Assistance Program, and the Property Rehabilitation Program. With a three year stint at the Maryland Department of Housing she assisted low to moderate income homeowners with rehabilitation & accessibility repairs to their home. She has a proven track record of success in strong customer service skills.

Crystal provides office management and administration skills to the operation of the Corporation and its programs by providing technical and administrative assistance to our managers and staff. She also provides technical support to clients in the Homeownership Counseling Program, the Foreclosure Prevention Program, the Financial Literacy Program, the Mortgage Assistance Program, and the Property Rehabilitation Program.

Elizabeth Brush has over 15 years of experience managing, planning and administering housing and community development programs and activities funded with CDBG, HOME, ESG, HOPWA, and CoC funds. She is an expert in the environmental review process and has been responsible for the successful completion of the Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan and the Comprehensive Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). Ms. Brush has complete understanding and practical experience with IDIS, the e-Con Planning system, and e-snaps. She also successfully developed a strategic plan for addressing the needs of the homeless, and preparation of the consolidated application for funding under the HEARTH Act ensuring that the funds received by the County increase annually through this nationally competitive program.

The Community Development Planner assists in the development, administration, and implementation of plans, projects, and program activities furthering affordable housing and community development. They complete processing; underwriting, monitoring of HOME-funded multi-family projects, CHDO Projects, and rental housing projects benefiting Anne Arundel County residents. This position assists with the compliance administration for eligibility requirements; and performing environmental reviews.

David Sims administers public service and community development grants funded through CDBG and the Video Lottery Facility Local Development Council. He prepares grantee funding agreements, assists grantees to become and remain compliant with applicable local, state, and federal regulations, monitors grantee programs, reviews and approves grantee invoices and provides technical assistance to service providers. Additionally, he supports the preparation of the County’s Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan, and CAPER reports.

This position manages ACDS publicly funded grants and subrecipients through various projects. The administration of grant applications and requests for funding; ensuring projects meet eligibility requirements; making recommendations for funding; preparing subrecipient agreements; reviewing and approving payment requests for compliance with OMB Circulars; and monitoring subrecipients for compliance with all applicable requirements. Supports the preparation of the County’s Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan, and CAPER reports.

Administers public service and community development grants funded through HOME, ESG, HOPWA, and CoC funds. She works closely with our homeless programs and assists grantees with compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations, monitors grantee programs, reviews and approves grantee invoices, and provides technical assistance to service providers. She provides support in the preparation of the County’s Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan, and CAPER reports.

The grants associate administers the grant application intake process, preparation of grant agreements, and monitors grantee programs for compliance. She assists with the administration, development, and implementation of local, State, and federal housing and community development programs and projects benefiting Anne Arundel County residents. executive mailings and donor database reviews and prepares grantee invoices.

The grants associate administers the grant application intake process, preparation of grant agreements, and monitors grantee programs (HOME, ESG, HOPWA) for compliance. She assists with the administration, development, and implementation of local, state, and federal housing and community development programs and projects benefiting Anne Arundel County residents. executive mailings and donor database reviews and prepares grantee invoices.

LaToya Ramsey assists with the day-to-day management, administration, and implementation of ACDS’ Eviction Prevention Program, Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA), and Moving Home Program. Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state regulations. Oversee intake and case management program, certifies eligibility, verifies income, calculates rental subsidies, manages budgets, develops service plans, and provides links to community resources.

The Housing Specialist provides housing mobility counseling including housing search assistance, developing a housing procurement plan, ensuring program eligibility and compliance with housing requirements, and managing a Landlord Risk Mitigation Fund. The Housing Relocation Specialist provides mediation and advocacy with landlords on the client’s behalf to secure housing within the private rental market.

Provides General Counsel support to clients charged with assisting renters to maintain their housing despite their inability to pay rent due to a reduction in or elimination of income as a result of COVID-19-related issues.

James Sylvester has more than 25 years of progressively responsible experience directing the financial, grant management and administration areas for both the nonprofit and for-profit sector. Mr. Sylvester has extensive experience in the management and financial requirements of the CDBG, HOME, ESG, SHP, and HOPWA funds. He is a talented leader with extensive knowledge in working with 2 CFR Part 200, (formerly OMB Circulars) and indirect cost allocation plans. Mr. Sylvester has overseen the Corporation’s audit process for the last 20 years, playing a major role in ensuring the Corporation receives an “unqualified” opinion with no findings, questioned costs or disallowed costs. He is also responsible for managing the Corporation’s IT needs, personnel processes and procedures, as well as office management needs.

Faith Hill has over 30 years of experience working in the grant management and financial reporting area. She is responsible for coordinating the day to day operations of the Corporation’s financial management system to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations and grant agreements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), including accounts payables, accounts receivables, general ledger posting and payroll posting. Ms. Hill provides the primary accounting functions for meeting compliance with financial reporting requirement for all federal, state and local grants and contracts. She also manages the processing of all invoices in accordance with the grantor and contractor requirements.

Bridget Rich has over 15 years of experience working in Accounting/Payroll. She is responsible for resolving any discrepancies, resolving all accounts payable issues, reconciling accounts payables and receivables balances and payments, maintain all vendor files and insurance, bank reconciliations and check cutting process.

Stephanie Turner has over 10 years of experience working in Accounting. She is responsible for processing weekly payable invoices and payments, resolving all accounts payable issues, maintain all vendor files and insurance, bank reconciliations and check cutting process.

Freeda Rawlinson, is a professional with 17 years of experience in human resources and management. She manages the Corporation’s personnel policies and employee’s benefits package and programs, employee recruitment, payroll, plan administration of retirement plan, 5500 reporting, health insurance and worker's compensation plan. She manages the Corporation’s program for recording and tracking staff time to correct funding sources and produces reports for management so projects can be efficiently managed. She is also responsible for procuring and managing the corporate insurance policies and for ensuring that the Corporation is properly insured. In addition, she is responsible for procuring and maintaining office equipment including phones, copiers, printers and fax machines.