Contact Housing Division Staff

Joni V. Soriano, Regional Grants Coordinator

Phone: (520) 889-4203 Ext: 2003

jsoriano@ppep.org

Joni came from Seattle, Washington. Her professional backgrounds are in the areas of federal, state and tribal governments; housing development, finance and community development. Joni has the major responsibility in administering the day-to-day implementation of the USDOL Emergency, Temporary and Permanent Housing, US HUD SHOP Program, the USDA Farm Labor TA, Mutual Self-Help and CHDO TA Programs. Joni also provides environmental assessment, packaging of environmental review, prepare environmental review for RROF, provide project TA in all areas of housing development for all federal, state and local grants. She has also, coordinated and underwritten capital financial packages of all SHOP projects. She provides capacity building for all affiliates, administration of programs, and evaluates policy and regulatory compliance.

George has over 30 years experience in design of residential, commercial, and industrial projects. He has worked with non-profit housing developers and Tribal housing authorities developing and building affordable, energy-efficient homes. Certified for housing development and modernization from NAIHC and is well versed in HUD and NAHASDA regulations. George is a licensed general residential contractor in the State of Arizona. Responsibilities at PMHDC include assisting in the development and administration of policies and procedures established to improve the housing conditions of low-income rural in Arizona through education, technical assistance, training and loan fund assistance to non-profit organizations, government agencies and other organizations.

Tom has over 20 years of experience in leadership and all-encompassing managerial accountability. He has successfully led various Project Management, Housing Development and Administrative operations in achieving non-profit public, academic and private sector goals. Tom has earned his Bachelor of Science in Applied Science from Miami University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. He has directed multi-million dollar residential and commercial development projects, construction and project management, in both direct and consulting roles. Tom has received multiple awards in Project Management.

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Jillaine J. Martinson, Executive Assistant

Phone: (520) 889-4203 Ext: 2008

jmartinson@ppep.org

Jillaine comes to PMHDC-Housing with extensive experience in office management and administration in the construction industry.   She has worked for some of the largest and most successful construction companies in Minneapolis / St. Paul.   Jillaine also co-owned a catering company with her sister in the Minneapolis / St. Paul areas.   Jillaine has a Bachelor of Science in both biology and theology from Augsburg College.  Jillaine is the Office Manager and the Executive Assistant to the Executive Director, Ms. Jeanne Shaw.