Who We Are

“We are the type of people who run to the fire and stay through the hurricane.” – Koinonia Every Day

Our Mission

We bring people together to build and rebuild homes and communities while catalyzing new pathways to safe, decent, affordable housing.

Our Vision

Our vision is for a Greater Charlottesville community where everyone can find a decent place to live.

2023-2028 Strategic Plan

Building, Rebuilding & Transforming Housing Systems

Creating pathways to affordable housing and community revitalization

Building

40 Homes Annually

Achieve consistent building operations

Empower Applicants

Support those historically excluded from homeownership

Break Generational Poverty

Provide long-term stability through ownership

Rebuilding

Southwood Redevelopment

Transformational, sustainable neighborhood revitalization

Mixed-Income Communities

Add affordable housing to middle- & high-income communities

Home Repairs & Renovations

Serve more rural families in need

Housing System Development

Strategy, Policy, and Programming

Catalyze greater efficiency, coordination, and innovation

Productive Systems Change

Remove systemic imbalances and barriers to housing

Advocacy

Advocate for decent and affordable housing for all

Alex Urpi, Board Chair

Alex is the CEO and Investment Advisor at Emergent Financial Services. Alex is also President of Forward Adelante Business Alliance promoting entrepreneurship among the Latino Community in Virginia, educating the area on the contributions and achievements of Latino and diverse professionals and connecting Hispanic children, adults, professionals and entrepreneurs to local resources and clientele.

Kimberly Skelly, Vice Chair

Kimberly is the Executive Director of the Martha Jefferson Hospital Foundation. In this role, she leads community engagement, fundraising, community health, and volunteer services. She has served in past executive roles at the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the Montpelier Foundation, the Focused Ultrasound Foundation, and the UVA Darden School of Business. Her areas of expertise include strategic planning, financial management, fundraising and communications. Kimberly also serves on the board of the Charlottesville Free Clinic and is a resident of western Albemarle County.

Connor Childress, Secretary

Connor Childress is a partner in the Charlottesville law firm Scott|Kroner, PLC. He is a “Double Hoo,” having graduated from UVA’s College of Arts and Sciences (’06) and the School of Law (’09). He began practicing law with a large regional law firm in Charlotte, North Carolina, before returning to Charlottesville in 2014 to be closer to his family. Connor primarily represents clients in commercial real estate and business transactions.

Brad Simpson, Treasurer

Brad is the Vice President of Business Development for Lee Construction Group. He has extensive experience in construction, financial oversight, scaling businesses, contract negotiations, multi-phase project planning and sales. Brad has experience with Habitat, having served on the board of a Habitat affiliate in North Carolina.

Terri Allard, Board Member

Terri Allard serves as the Charlottesville Education and Engagement Manager for VPM PBS and the producer of the VPM digital series, Charlottesville Inside Out (CVIO), which originally ran as a television show for 13 seasons and earned a Regional Emmy. Terri is also an award-winning singer-songwriter. She has released five albums of original material and spent many years touring professionally. Terri is a longtime member of the community and also serves on the board of The Front Porch.

Rob Archer, Board Member

Rob is the Executive Lecturer in Science, Technology and Society at UVA. He is the former owner of Arch’s Yogurt and several other start up endeavors. His career includes manufacturing and marketing for multinationals including AT&T and IBM. He is an engineer who received his MBA from the Darden School. Currently, he is part of the CODE Building Development team.

Seth Lovell, Board Member

Rev. Seth Lovell is the pastor of Olivet Presbyterian Church in Charlottesville, Virginia, where he has served since 2010 and as Head of Staff since 2020. With a passion for both local and international mission work, Seth is committed to fostering community relationships and service through faith. He has previously served on the boards of various non-profit organizations, furthering his dedication to making a positive impact in the community. Seth is honored to serve on the Board of Directors for Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville, supporting its mission to provide safe and affordable housing for families in need.

Carlos Moreno, Board Member

Carlos is the Principal of the iMoreno Group, PLC, providing legal services on criminal defense and immigration matters. Carlos has over 30 years of federal and state criminal law experience, including an Assistant United States Attorney and Assistant District Attorney. He is a bi-monthly volunteer on Habitat Saturday builds. Previously, Carlos was elected as President and member of the Board of Education of Duanesburg, New York, and proudly served in the United States Marine Corps Reserve.

John Raymond, Board Member

John Raymond is the Vice President of sales and marketing for Grand Classroom Student Travel. and he founded the Carson Raymond Foundation helping children participate in youth sports. Vice President of the Charlottesville Tom Sox minor league baseball team. John is an outstanding connector in the community.

Rhonda Roberts, Board Member

Rhonda is Senior Vice President, Commercial Banking for Atlantic Union Bank in Virginia Beach, formerly with Fulton Bank where she handled the Richmond Habitat account. Additionally, she was on the grants committee for the United Way Women United in Philanthropy program and has volunteered for significant disaster relief work.

Colleen Swingle-Titus, Board Member

Since 2015, Colleen has served as pastor to the vibrant community of Park Street Christian Church, guiding the congregation through worship, teaching, pastoral care, and community engagement. Rooted in a background shaped by integrity, compassion, and hard work, she brings a thoughtful, relational approach to ministry. With experience across Lutheran, Baptist, and Disciples of Christ traditions, she emphasizes inclusive leadership, spiritual growth, and service. Park Street Christian Church's most significant ministry is Park Street Christian Preschool, one of the only full-day Christian preschools in the City and County. Colleen and her Community and Campus Ministry Team are spearheading the building of a new preschool facility, as well as partnering with Piedmont Housing Alliance to build 50 affordable housing units on their intentionally inter-generational campus. Beyond the church, she and her husband, Paul, manage Daisy Hill Farm and enjoy travel, the arts, and exploring new places.

Doug Trout, Board Member

Doug is Managing Director at DRiWaterstone Human Capital, a national boutique executive search firm. He is the former acting CEO for the Montpelier Foundation and served in leadership roles both at the Miller Center Foundation and the Jefferson Scholars Foundation. He currently serves on the board of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Washington DC Chapter, as well as the Parents Council and the Center for Civic Education at James Madison University.

Billy Wayson, Board Member

Billy is the Owner-operator of Grace Spring Farm in Louisa County. He is a former member of the Louisa County Board of Supervisors. For 39 years he has served as an organizational development consultant and as a faculty member at the Federal Executive Institute. Billy is the author of Martha Jefferson Randolph: Republican Daughter and Plantation Mistress and earned a Ph.D. in the Social Foundations of Education from UVA.

Joshua Wykle, Board Member

Josh is of Counsel at Woods Rogers Attorneys at Law. Josh practices in the firm’s Corporate, Tax and Trusts and Estates groups. Josh is an expert on Opportunity Zones and nonprofit governance. His practice includes drafting sensitive trusts and wills as well as preparing and reviewing income, gift and real estate tax returns. Josh was named one of Virginia Business magazine’s Legal Elite.