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The Housing Visions Accounting / Administrative Team is responsible for the office staff needs, tenant receipts, and vendor relations while focusing on revenues and expenses to meet company expectations. This team is committed to ensuring that Housing Visions is fiscally responsible and financially viable, enabling the continuation of revitalizing neighborhoods in the most efficient manner possible.

Natalya Stepanok, Controller, heads the Accounting team. She is responsible for all accounting functions, including the preparation of financial projections, updating projections based on actual results, ensuring compliance with regulatory agencies and investors, and directing the activities of the team as a whole. Natalya’s background in finance and tax accounting allows her to effectively handle multiple financial models and complex financing structures, ensuring Housing Visions can accurately plan for the future. Natalya’s knowledge and experience on the managerial side, allow her to provide guidance to the team, delegate responsibilities, strategize for problem resolution and successfully communicate with all levels of the organization. Natalya earned her B.S. in Accounting from Ithaca College.

The ability to identify and resolve problems with solid principles and accurate judgment as well as her detail-oriented organizational skills make Accountant, Anita Nash an excellent choice. In this position, Anitia is responsible for reconciling accounts and establishing new bank accounts. Her previous experience as an Independent Contract Administrator auditing and processing HUD Section 8 claims and vouchers, has given her a solid understanding of the need for affordable housing, making her an important part of this team. Anita’s background of over 10 years of office management and 15 plus years of accounting experience have made a positive impact on the accuracy and the timeliness of Housing Visions financial transactions. Anita has an Assisted Housing Management certification from Quadel Consulting and holds a certificate in Tax Certification and a Business Certificate.

Office & Building Manager, Jim Keller is not only responsible for office personnel and oversight, but also oversees the day to day operation and management of the East Side Business Center (ESBC) including marketing, leasing units, collecting rents, meeting the needs of tenants and dispatching maintenance personnel. Jim is also responsible for clerical / public relations assignments, corporate office and East Side Business Center contract administration, design and maintenance of the Housing Visions website, coordination of the Housing Visions and Visions for Change marketing efforts and is responsible for corporate IT services. His work history includes administrative functions in Marketing, Web Design, and working as a certified consumer credit counselor. Jim is also a member of the Housing Visions Investment Committee. Currently, he is working toward his Bachelors Degree in Network Communications and Management.

Jennifer Drake is the Human Resources Administrator for Housing Visions. She is currently enrolled at Bryant & Stratton College for a dual major in Human Resources and Accounting. Since Housing Visions has grown large enough to need a Human Resources Department, Jennifer is an excellent choice for her recent promotion, spearheading the creation of our Human Resources Department as Housing Visions Human Resources Administrator. She brings over nine years of experience as a Human Resources Coordinator and HR Administrative Assistant.

Sheila Dunn works in Accounts Payable for Housing Visions and is responsible for the accounts payables functions of the Housing Visions Companies. She came from North American Title Agency, Inc. where she managed the Accounting Department for 5 years handling the disbursements for Home or Property Purchases & Refinances for Individuals & Attorney’s accounts. In addition, Sheila handled accounts for 38 companies & over 300 vendors as well as taking care of human resources and accounts receivable responsibilities. Sheila has 25 years of experience working in the banking industry handling all aspects of corporate accounts.

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Michael Comartos works in Accounts Payable for Housing Visions and is responsible for the accounts payables functions of the Housing Visions Companies. Prior to joining Housing Visions he worked as Assistant General Manager and directed all accounts receivable for Best Western, Syracuse Airport for 8 years. Michael also worked in accounts payable at Eckerd/Rite Aid for 6 years and has many years experience in retail management. In his spare time, Michael plays hockey and guitar.

Suzann Hensley, Administrative Specialist