Board of Commissioners
The Denver Housing Authority Board of Commissioners
The Denver Housing Authority’s Board of Commissioners provides strategic oversight and governance to ensure the agency fulfills its mission of creating and preserving affordable housing opportunities across Denver. Appointed by the Mayor of Denver, the Commissioners bring a diverse range of expertise in housing policy, real estate, finance, law, community development, and public service.
Charles Gilford III
Charles S. Gilford III is a proud Colorado native and servant leader of social change and innovation. He formerly served as the Director Regional Affairs to Mayor Michael B. Hancock in the City and County of Denver; his people centered non-traditional approach drove tangible results, created access, and built an inclusive framework for the future
Sergio Ferrufino
Fernando Sergio Ferrufino is one of Colorado’s most recognized and respected Spanish broadcasters. Through his highly-rated radio show, “La Voz Del Pueblo,” on KBNO Radio, Fernando has had the opportunity to interview celebrities, experts, and political leaders, including a sitting President of the United State
Charles Knight
Charles is a seasoned attorney and former board member and General Counsel at the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA), his career spans decades of work in both the public and private sectors. His leadership at CHFA, where he played a crucial role in shaping housing policy and financial strategies, will provide the Board with critical legal and financial guidance.
Catherine Toner
Catherine is an accomplished leader in impact investing and housing innovation. With a background that spans innovative financial structuring, housing finance, and community-driven solutions, Ms. Toner is set to bring valuable expertise to DHA’s mission of providing equitable and affordable housing.
Craig Allen
Craig Allen, a Colorado native and long-time Denver resident, serves as the Resident and Community Representative for DHA’s Board of Commissioners. Craig currently chairs DHA’s Housing Opportunity and Community Impact Committee.
Federico C. Alvarez
Federico C. Alvarez is a retired attorney and judicial officer. Last, Federico served as a hearing officer for the City and County of Denver’s Career Service. Previously he served as arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association, and as a mediator, in consumer, commercial and employment cases.
Jonathan Cappelli
Jonathan serves as the Executive Director of the Neighborhood Development Collaborative, leading a coalition of 24 nonprofit affordable housing organizations across Metro Denver. His leadership has driven meaningful progress in advocacy, housing development, and innovative programming, making a lasting impact on Colorado’s housing efforts.
Melanie Lewis Dickerson
As the Director for Community Solutions, Melanie works directly with communities and partners to build and improve systems to end homelessness using data, quality improvement, and problem-solving tools from multiple sectors
Melinda Pollack
Melinda provides strategic and executional leadership on critical business priorities and leads innovation efforts which will expand Blue Meridian’s work as it evolves. She explores new philanthropic investment opportunities, leads due diligence on potential Blue Meridian investees and manages relationships with current investees.