Rhode Island Department of State

Contact Information
Address:	44 Washington St., Providence, RI, 02903
Office Phone:	(401) 457-1234
TTY:	711
Fax:	(401) 457-1136
Web:	http://www.rihousing.com
Email:	[email protected]

Social Media Contact
	www.facebook.com/RhodeIslandHousing/
	www.twitter.com/RIHousing

Description
Annual Budget:	$57,291,000
Total Personnel:	237
As the State's housing finance agency, RIHousing provides critical financing and resources to offer housing options to Rhode Islanders. The Corporation’s housing investments create jobs and spur economic development while meeting the housing demands of our growing and changing population. Since its inception, the Corporation has invested hundreds of millions of dollars into the Rhode Island economy, financed the development of desperately needed affordable apartments and helped thousands of Rhode Islanders purchase their first home.
Responsibilities
RIHousing provides loans, grants, education and assistance to help Rhode Islanders find, rent, buy, build and keep a good home. Services include mortgage origination, homebuyer counseling, homeowner and rental assistance, lead hazard remediation, development financing and the preservation of affordable housing. Every dollar the Corporation generates is invested back into helping Rhode Islanders, advancing Rhode Island’s economy and enhancing the capacity of the Corporation.

Key Staff

Title	Name	Phone Number	Email
Executive Director	Carol Ventura	401-457-1129	[email protected]
Deputy Executive Director	James Comer	401-457-1190	[email protected]
Chief Financial Officer	Kara Lachapelle	401-457-1170	[email protected]
Chief Administrative Officer	Brett N. Pelletier	401-457-1148	[email protected]
Assistant Deputy Director of Loan Servicing	Leslie McKnight	401-457-1184	[email protected]
Director of Leased Housing and Rental Services	Michael DiChiaro	401-457-1274	[email protected]
Director of Homeownership & Customer Service	Peter Pagonis	401-457-1152	[email protected]
Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer	Christine Hunsinger	401-450-1312	[email protected]
General Counsel	Corinne Myers	401-277-1552	[email protected]
Director of Real Estate Development	Anne Berman	401-457-1269	[email protected]