The Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) Board of Commissioners is scheduled to vote to approve funding for Phase IC of the Lathrop redevelopment at Tuesday’s Board Meeting. This long-awaited third phase will focus on the Lathrop South campus (south of Diversey Avenue) and will address all remaining vacant buildings on the Lathrop site.
Mary Howard serves as the Chief Administrative and Resident Services Officer for the Chicago Housing Authority. In this role, she oversees the agency’s Resident Services, Human Resources, Information Technology, and Procurement divisions. Since joining CHA in 2009, Ms.
Jennifer Hoyle is the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Chicago Housing Authority. She manages the Strategy and Insights Division of the Executive Office, focusing on data analysis, strategic planning, and MTW compliance and reporting. Before joining CHA, Ms. Hoyle worked for the City of Chicago for more than 20 years in the Department of Law and Mayor’s Office focusing on strategic communications and long-term communication strategies on complex legal and policy issues as well as FOIA training and compliance.
Michael Moran serves as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for the Chicago Housing Authority. Since joining CHA in 2012, he has overseen a department that has received both the Distinguished Presentation Award and the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for 25 consecutive years. He previously served as Deputy CFO and Director of Budgeting.
Karen Vaughan serves as CHA’s Deputy Chief for Communications and Marketing. With more than 20 years of experience in various City of Chicago and Cook County government agencies, she leads CHA’s Communications team, including graphics, digital, videography/photography and media relations staff. Since joining CHA in 2021, Ms. Vaughan has created new channels that effectively communicate with stakeholders, including residents, government leaders and media. She also leads the agency-wide Customer Service Experience initiative.
Each year CHA prepares several reports containing financial information for the agency, including the Comprehensive Annual Budget and Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR).
CHA’s Quarterly Reports and Demographics/Data include information on CHA operations and strategic initiatives, including its housing portfolio and residents.
To request access to Chicago Housing Authority records under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), you can email your request to foiarequest@thecha.org or mailed to:
FOIA Officer Chicago Housing Authority 60 East Van Buren St., 12th Floor Chicago, IL 60605
