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GGA HISTORY

Gans, Gans & Associates (gga) is a human resource consulting and executive search firm founded in Chicago in 1986.

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Simone Gans Barefield, CEO

simone@gansgans.com

Gans, Gans & Associates is a minority and women owned executive recruitment and human resources consulting firm founded in Chicago in 1986 and currently based in the Tampa Bay area. Placing the right leadership at the right place at the right time is what gga has done for our clients for over 35 years. Effective executive recruitment is both science and art and it is quantitative and qualitative. We specialize in identifying highly talented and strategic leaders and executives for organizations that are either stable, in transition or at a moment of crisis. Whatever the stage of an organization’s evolution, the challenge of selecting the right person is daunting and the process uncertain. gga demystifies the executive recruitment process and is the ideal firm – for your most challenging searches.

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The Brookline Housing Authority provides low-income families, seniors, and people of all abilities with safe, decent, accessible, and affordable places to live in a community rich with opportunities. The BHA works in collaboration with government and civic organizations to support and encourage the well-being and economic self-sufficiency of BHA residents; to sustain a diverse population in Brookline; and to maintain attractive residential neighborhoods.                       

 The primary purpose of this position is to provide overall leadership and direction to the Brookline Housing Authority and its employees in order to fulfill the Authority’s mission. This position is directly responsible to the Board of Commissioners for the overall management of the business and affairs of the Authority. The incumbent serves as the principal advisor to the Board of Commissioners on all management issues, making recommendations on improving procedures and analyzing reports to determine the effectiveness of overall operations. The incumbent collaborates with the Board of Commissioners to establish long-term strategic plans and is responsible for implementing strategic plans for the Authority. The incumbent supervises the following positions: Assistant Executive Director, Director of Finance, Director of Redevelopment, Director of Resident Services.

Since 1938, TGHA has provided housing assistance in the city of Greenville utilizing traditional programs: Public Housing and HCV (Housing Choice Vouchers), previously Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, funded by the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). In recent years, TGHA has updated its housing portfolio with modern mixed-income developments and continues to search for ways to expand affordable housing throughout the City of Greenville and Greenville County.

 

Today, TGHA provides rental assistance to over 3,000 families via the Housing Choice Voucher Program and through affordable housing properties that it owns and/or manages. In 2014, TGHA created the Greenville Redevelopment Corporation, which is a 501c3 entity controlled by TGHA to serve as an entity to help expand its mission of building communities of opportunity for Greenvillians. In addition, our agency’s mission extends well beyond brick and mortar and into the lives of the families we serve.  TGHA has been approved by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban to participate in the Moving to Work Program, in the Landlord Cohort.   Our focus is on improving interactions with landlords that provide critically needed units on the private market for our HCV and special programs.   These programs pay an average of $29 million annually in rental assistance.   A dynamic part of the MTW program is centered on supporting participants who are non-elderly or disabled in achieving self-sufficiency via a platform of Success Paths which provide rental assistance for a period of four to ten years.  

The Director of HCV/MTW evaluates staff ensuring that all work is performed within the appropriate time frame and in accordance with HCV and MTW requirements. This position is also responsible for preparing reports that measure the success of the programs, ensuring that HCV and MTW activities comply with applicable federal, state, local, and Authority regulations.  TGHA’s MTW status requires engagement with numerous high level community partners.

The Housing Authority of Kansas City, Missouri is dedicated to providing a foundation for the future and assisting the families we serve to achieve their dreams.  The Authority currently has 1,723 LIPH units and 8,799 HCV vouchers.

The executive director has overall responsibility for the administrative and professional work involved in planning, directing, and coordinating the Authority’s operation of varied and complex housing and community development programs. This involves responsibility for all federally and non-federally funded housing programs operated by the Authority and for the development of new programs and housing. The executive director serves as Secretary/Treasurer to the Board of Commissioners.  

Performance of these duties requires the application of executive skills, extensive knowledge of housing, and finance, as well as the ability to research and evaluate new sources of housing assistance, and planning and administering comprehensive housing programs for a broad income range of citizens. Duties require the exercise of initiative, tact, and considerable public relations skills. Direct supervision is exercised over supervisory personnel and general supervision over all employees of the Authority.

Under the direction of HAS’ Board of Commissioners, the Executive Director directs and administers all activities of the Authority and is responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating and evaluating all of the programs and activities of the agency; manages all funds, bonds, securities and other assets of the Authority; Acts as Secretary of the Board of Commissioners; Responds with sensitivity to concerns of residents and applicants; implements related work as required. The position is responsible for establishing measurement standards for program/services effectiveness and conducting market research to substantiate the same. The incumbent will develop strong internal, as well as external, communications and employee and resident relations, policies, practices and programs throughout the Authority, in an effort to promote a high-level of employee morale and resident involvement to enhance the Authority’s visibility in the community.

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TESTIMONIALS

From GGA Clients

Thank you, Simone, for your diligence and commitment to bringing us outstanding candidates for this position. You never gave up on us and went well above and beyond expectations to help us find the right fit. You are the best!

Stephen Luecke

Commissioner, South Bend Housing Authority

“Working with Gans, Gans and Associates has been invaluable in several Executive level searches conducted at this agency.  Their professionalism and persistence to ensure the right match between candidate and position is notable.  The attention paid to culture and climate in an organization and skills, ability and personal characteristics of the candidate helps in successful placements. ”

Karen DuBois-Walton

Former President, Elm City Communities

“I have been working for housing authorities for more than 30 years and when it comes to top tier recruitment gga is my number one source for industry leaders. In Jacksonville, we were in need of a CFO, gga instantly produced a roster of first-rate candidates with outstanding qualifications. Their firm continues to be the one-stop shop for organization in need of next level executive leaders.”

Dwayne Alexander

Interim President/CEO, Jacksonville Housing Authority
“I previously served as president of one of the nation’s largest Medicaid managed care and related business, AmeriHealth Mercy Family of Companies which has a high demand for qualified staff that are devoted to excellence. I first used gga in 1994 and have hired her firm numerous times at other organizations that I have managed. She has been a trusted advisor and dependable resource for our management teams at every engagement. In fact,18 years ago, Simone, helped connect me with a position that has resulted in a fantastic, fruitful career. Since that time, gga has provided us with executive search, contract staffing and diversity consulting services. At one point, our Claims department at AHMFC was successfully outsourced to gga for an 18-month staffing project. Advice given is always right on target. They not only get to know the client, but also the client’s environment. I always enjoy having gga as part of my team!”

Michael A. Rashid

Director of Commerce, City of Philadelphia

“gga is a proven leader in executive search providing exceptional candidates and support throughout the recruiting process. The entire gga search process is designed to empower the client to select from a strong slate of accomplished and competitive candidates that best fits their organization. Our agency had great success with gga and selected an outstanding candidate that is performing exceptionally well and enabling us to make the right decisions and rapid progress in fulfilling our mission and goals. Much of our accomplishment we attribute to the quality of the search process, guidance and support gga provided throughout in the selection, on-boarding, and orientation with our new CEO.”

Thomas Lounds

Board Chair, Spartanburg Housing Authority

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