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Board Members

The SHA is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners. Four of the members are appointed by the Mayor of the City of Springfield and confirmed by the City Council and one member is appointed by the Governor of Massachusetts. Additionally, one member is required to be a resident in a federally funded public housing development. The SHA Executive Director reports directly to the Board of Commissioners and is responsible for the management and operation of the agency and its personnel.

Willie Thomas
Willie Thomas - Commissioner
Governor Appointee
Member since 2009
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Thomas Labonte
Thomas Labonte - Chairman
Mayoral Appointee
Member since 2012
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Raymond Warren
Raymond Warren - Treasurer
Mayoral Appointee
Member since 2004
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Angela Robles
Angela Robles - Vice Chair
Mayoral Appointee
Member since 2012
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Jessica Quinonez
Jessica Quinonez - Assistant Secretary
Mayoral Appointee
Member since 2013
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Denise Jordan
Denise Jordan - Executive Director
ex oficio Secretary
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Nicole Contois - Deputy Executive Director
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