Board Members
The Housing Authority of the City of Greenville, SC (also known as TGHA) is governed by a seven member Board of Commissioners. Members of the Board are appointed by the Mayor of the City of Greenville and ratified by City Council.
At least one of the Commissioners shall be a person who is directly assisted by TGHA; either a resident of or program participant. The Commissioners, other than the Commissioner who is directly assisted by the authority, shall serve for terms of one, two, three, four, and five years, respectively, from the date of their appointment, but thereafter Commissioners, other than the Commissioner who is directly assisted by the authority, shall be appointed as aforesaid for a term of office of five years except that all vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term. The Commissioner who is directly assisted by the authority must remain as an assisted resident in order to continue service on the Board of Commissioners.
Peter Byford – Chairman
Appointed: 12/08/2014 | Term Expires: 09/30/2019
Career
New Market Tax Credit Program Senior Manager, Tax Advantage Group, LLC
B.A., in English, Citadel | J.D., University of South Carolina School of Law | LL.M. in Taxation, University of Denver
Community Involvement
Board Member, The Makers Collective
Treasurer of the Advisory Board to the Salvation Army of Greenville
Capital Campaign Executive Committee of the Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center
Susan McLarty – Vice Chairman
Appointed: 10/09/2017 | Term Expires: 09/30/2022
Career
Greenville Homeless Alliance Coordinator
Community Involvement
Rotary International | 2017 to present
Greenville Homeless Alliance, Chair of Advocacy | 2016 to present
United Ministries, Executive Committee, Congregational Relations Chair | 2016 to present
Westminster Presbyterian Representative for Augusta Road Churches United in Ministry | 2015 to 2018
Westminster Presbyterian Representative for Downtown Religious Organizations | 2015 to present
Mentor Upstate, Mentor at East North Street Academy | 2015 to present
2017 - 2019: Wade Hampton High School, School Improvement Council (SIC)
2016: City of Greenville Affordable Housing Committee
2014 - 2015: Greenville Area Interfaith Hospitality Network (GAIHN), Board Member
2008 - 2015: Stone Academy of Communications Arts PTA
Wrote & received $400k Safe Routes to School Grant | 2014
Student Improvement Council | 2013 - 2015
Class Treasurer Coordinator for Arts Alive | 2012 – 2013
Room Parent Coordinator | 2008 – 2010
Landscaping & Secret Garden Chair | 2008 - 2010
2000: Westminster Presbyterian Church Long Range Planning Committee
1999 - 2002: Connections - Women Leaders of the Upstate, Board Member
1998 - 2001: Ordained Elder, Westminster Presbyterian Church
1993 - 2003: Junior League of Greenville, Bridges to a Brighter Future Art Show Coordinator
Diane Keller – Commissioner
Appointed: 10/22/2012 | Reappointed: 09/12/2016 | Term Expires: 09/30/2021
Career
Retired
1996 – 2006 Axle Systems Division of Z.F. Lemforder Corporation
1981 – 1992 Digital Equipment Corporation
1973 - 1981 Greenville Urban League, Inc.
Community Involvement
2012 – Present: The Greenville Housing Authority Board
2017: Higher Ground Christian Development Bible College & Seminary
Community Builders Award
2017: City of Greenville Affordable Housing Committee
2009 – 2015: Secretary of Allen Temple Community Development Board
2007 – Present: West End Neighborhood Association
President West End Neighborhood Association (2014-2016)
Secretary West End Neighborhood Association (2007-2014)
2005 – Present: Washington High School Alumni Association
2002 – 2009: Trustee Board Chairman New Hope Baptist Church
2008 – 2009: Afterschool Tutorial Program New Nazareth Baptist Church
1999 – 2004: President & Vice President Automotive Supplier Council
PTA Vice President San Souci Elementary School
Band Booster Club Berea High School
City of Greenville Community Development Board
City of Greenville Rehabilitation Committee
Jon Good – Commissioner
Appointed: 10/01/2011 | Reappointed: 09/12/2016 | Term Expires: 09/30/2021
Career
Chief Executive Officer & Broker-in-Charge, NAI Earle Furman
Bachelor of Arts, Furman University
Community Involvement
YPO (Young President's Organization), 2012 to present
SIOR (Society of Industrial and Office Realtors)
Board Member, Community Foundation of Greenville
Board Member, Greenville Housing Authority
Past President, The Commercial Alliance of the Greater Greenville Association of Realtors
Past Chairman, Loaves and Fishes – a food rescue program that collects & delivers over 1,100,000 pounds of food each year
Former Director, Greater Greenville Association of Realtors
2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007: Costar Power Broker
2013, 2012 – NAI Earle Furman Capital Club, Gold Level
2011: NAI Earle Furman Capital Club, Platinum Level
2011: NAI Earle Furman Capital Club – Largest Transaction of the Year
2010: NAI Earle Furman Capital Club - Silver Level
2009: Named among the Best & Brightest 35 and Under by Greenville Magazine
2009: NAI Earle Furman Capital Club - Largest Transaction of the Year
2008: NAI Earle Furman Capital Club - Silver Level
2007: NAI Global Elite Performer
2003: GGAR, Commercial Realtor of the Year
Rakenya Lewers – Resident Commissioner
Appointed: 09/28/2015 | Reappointed: 9/12/2016 | Term Expires: 09/30/2021
Career
Program Coordinator, Nicholtown Child & Family Collaborative/Parent Cafe
Assistant Director, W.O.K.E After School Program at Sterling School
Community Involvement
Associate Minister, Springfield Baptist Church
Rachel Kepley – Commissioner
Appointed: 07/11/2016 | Term Expires: 09/30/2020
Career
Assistant Public Defender for the 7th Judicial Circuit
J.D., Moritz College of Law at The Ohio State University | Licensed to practice law in North Carolina and South Carolina
Community Involvement
2013-2014: Rape Advocate with Safe Alliance of Charlotte
Kirsten Schoettelkotte – Commissioner
Appointed: 07/09/2018 | Term Expires: 09/30/2022