Board Members
The Housing Authority of the City of Columbia, SC (also known as Columbia Housing) is governed by a seven member Board of Commissioners.
At least one of the Commissioners shall be a person who is directly assisted by Columbia Housing; either a resident of or program participant. The Commissioner who is directly assisted by the authority must remain as an assisted resident in order to continue service on the Board of Commissioners.
Members of the Board are appointed and ratified by City Council with the exception of the Commissioner who is directly assisted by Columbia Housing; that Commissioner is appointed by the Mayor.
The Commissioners shall be appointed as aforesaid for a term of office of five years except that all vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term.
Members
Ernest Cromartie, III - Chairman
2nd Term: August, 2021 - August, 2026
1st Term: April, 2016 - August, 2021
Kara Simmons, Vice-Chairman
1st Term: March, 2019 - March, 2024
James Chatfield, Commissioner
First Term: March, 2019 - March, 2024
George Green, Commissioner
3rd Term: August, 2021 - August, 2026
2nd Term: March, 2016 - August, 2021
1st Term: March, 2011 - March, 2016
Georgia Mjartan, Commissioner
First Term: March, 2019 - March, 2024
Selena Pickens, Commissioner
2nd Term: September, 2017 - September, 2022
1st Term: April, 2012 - September, 2017
Kevin Werner - Commissioner
First Term: August, 2022 - August, 2027