Administrative Staff
Mark B. Adelson joined the staff of the Portland Housing Authority in June 2004, as Deputy Executive Director. He was appointed Executive Director in February 2010. Mark has worked in the field of housing and community development for more than 30 years. Prior to coming to PHA, he was the Director of Housing and Neighborhood Services for the City of Portland for 17 years, where he oversaw HUD Housing and Community Development programs, affordable housing development, and code enforcement. He was also staff to the City Council’s Housing Committee responsible for planning and policy development in the area of affordable housing.
Mark has a BA degree in Geography from the University of Maine at Farmington, and lives in Portland.
Jacob Varney joined the staff of Portland Housing Authority in May 2008 as a part-time assistant to the IT Director. As of October 2010, he was promoted to IT Director. Before joing Portland Housing Authority, Jake held the position of IT Manager for a local credit union. Jake has a Bachelors Degree in Social Science with a Teacher's Licensure from Liberty University out of Virginia
Janice Bosse joined the staff of the Portland Housing Authority in December 2004. She has worked in the housing field as a programs administrator, housing manager, and independent consultant. Before coming to Portland Housing, she was the Section 8 Programs Manager for Avesta Housing. She has also worked for the Housing Authority of San Antonio, Texas, and as consultant to housing authorities and other agencies in Maine and New Hampshire. She is a certified Housing Manager, Occupancy and FSS Specialist, and Housing Inspector.
Jan has a BA in Anthropology and an MEd in Personnel and Counseling from the University of Maine. She lives in South Portland.
Mark Dromgoole began working as an Accounts Receivable Clerk for the Portland Housing Authority in 1977, and currently holds the position of Director of Facilities Management. During his time of employment at the Authority, Mark has held varied positions, serving as MIS Supervisor (1990-1992) and Deputy Director of Housing Services (1994-1997) among others, including serving as our first Director of Resident Services. In 1986, he graduated from Westbrook College with a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration.
Lawrence M. Giddinge joined the Portland Housing Authority in 1993 as its Director of Information and Technology and currently holds the position of Director of Finance and Administration. Prior to joining the PHA, he held a variety of accounting and computer related positions in both for-profit and not-for-profit businesses in the Greater Portland area. Larry holds degrees in Computer Science and Accounting and earned his Master of Science in Business at Husson College.
Doreen came to the PHA in 1999 and has held the positions of Executive Secretary of Housing Services, Program Manager of Housing Services and Deputy Director of Housing Services. She is currently the Chief of Program Compliance. This position requires her to ensure that all program rent calculations and files are in compliance with current HUD regulations. Another component of her work is investigating fraud in connection with the Office of the Inspector General and recovering monies that are owed to the PHA.
Staff Directory
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Mark Adelson |
Executive Director |
X8223 |
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Cara Mearls |
Admin. Support Specialist |
X8224 |
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Charlene Burney |
Receptionist |
x8222 |
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Mohamed Issak |
Interpreter |
X8272 |
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FAX |
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761-5886 |
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Larry Giddinge |
Director Finance & Administration |
x8231 |
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Jo Hall |
HR Manager |
X8229 |
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Tammy Corey |
Staff Accountant |
x8232 |
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Michelle Welton |
Accounts Payable Clerk |
x8255 |
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Jake Varney |
IT Director |
x8228 |
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Housing Services - Section 8 |
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Jan Bosse |
Director of Housing Services |
x8246 |
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Linda Ballew |
Special Programs Manager |
x8247 |
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Eleanor Albert |
Housing Officer |
x8273 |
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Heidi DeLeo |
Housing Officer |
x8236 |
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Marilyn Pierce |
Housing Officer |
x8233 |
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Melissa Cote |
Housing Officer |
x8239 |
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Julie Gregor |
Inspection Supervisor |
x8261 |
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Ed Burleigh |
Inspector - Section 8 |
x8253 |
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Allen Doherty |
Inspector - Section 8 |
x8252 |
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Sharon Buffinton |
Office Assistant |
x8234 |
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FAX |
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774-6471 |
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Trevor Nugent |
Interim Director of Public Housing |
x8225 |
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Marcia Yeaton |
Intake Supervisor |
x8258 |
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Jere Sirois |
Housing Officer |
x8259 |
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Christine Syska |
Housing Officer |
x8240 |
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Jennifer Dick |
Inspector |
x8251 |
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Donna Neault |
Office Assistant |
x8270 |
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Shawna Ohm |
Community Police Coordinator |
x8267 |
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Police Office |
Kennedy Park |
553-9863 |
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Police Office |
Riverton |
797-8374 |
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879-4231 |
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Joni Boissonneault |
Self Sufficiency Program Manager |
x8265 |
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Christie Gaydos |
Family Services Case Manager |
x8266 |
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Emily Fitch |
Youth Services/Americorp Coordinator |
x8263 |
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Doreen Wheelock |
Compliance Officer |
x8250 |
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Teesh D'Agostno |
Office Assistant |
x8249 |
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Mark Dromgoole |
Director of Facilities Management |
x8101 |
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Matt Gallagher |
Assistant Director of Facilities |
x8102 |
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Laura Rainey |
Work Order Clerk |
x2815 |
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Maintenance |
Tenant Repairs |
774-2815 |
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FAX |
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775-1101 |
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Annette Rogers |
Property Manager |
221-8070 X8300 |
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Frank Smith |
Housing Officer |
221-8071 X8301 |
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Heather Prouty |
Office Assistant |
221-8072 X8302 |
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FAX |
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774-2379 |
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Karin Lavigne |
Property Manager |
221-8040 X8700 |
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Stephanie Kaplan |
Resident Service Coordinator |
221-8041 X8701 |
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Maureen Welton |
Housing Officer |
221-8042 X8702 |
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Michele Pettengill |
Office Assistant |
221-8043 X8703 |
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Jane Beaudoin |
Senior Service Coordinator/SMAA |
221/8046 X8706 |
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FAX |
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773-7168 |
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Karin Lavigne |
Property Manager |
221-8090 X8800 |
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Stephanie Kaplan |
Resident Service Coordinator |
221-8091 X8801 |
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Maureen Welton |
Housing Officer |
221-8092 X8802 |
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Carol Varney |
Office Assistant |
221-8093 X8803 |
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Jane Beaudoin |
Senior Service Coordinator/SMAA |
221-8097 X8151 |
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FAX |
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773-1890 |
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Trevor Nugent |
Property Manager |
221-8060 X8400 |
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Corynne Aldrich |
Housing Officer |
221-8061 X8401 |
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Heather Prouty |
Office Assistant |
221-8062 X8402 |
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Sam Lowry |
Office Assistant |
221-8062 X8402 |
slowry@porthouse.org |
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Study Center |
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221-8065 |
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FAX |
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878-5442 |
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David Gagne |
Property Manager |
221-8050 X8600 |
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Trevor Nugent |
Property Manager |
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Ann Pride |
Housing Officer |
221-8051 X8601 |
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Jane Beaudoin |
Senior Service Coordinator/SMAA |
774-2806 |
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Sam Lowry |
Office Assistant |
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slowry@porthouse.org |
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774-5090 |
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David Gagne |
Property Manager |
221-8030 X8500 |
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Lee Silva |
Housing Officer |
221-8031 X8501 |
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Terri Anderson |
Office Assistant |
221-8032 X8502 |
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FAX |
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774-1591 |
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