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