Executive Staff

President & CEO

Michael Valentine

With over a decade of service on the board and two years as Board Chair, Michael’s dedication to our cause is unwavering. 

Michael’s roots in real estate run deep with more than 40 years’ experience. Michael began his career with his own construction company and merging with a company and achieving a ranking as 62 out of the top contractors in California. He’s spent seventeen years as the EVP of Construction Management overseeing the management of more than $650 million in construction projects.  giving him the expertise to tackle the housing challenges facing Orange County. But it’s not just about the buildings for Michael; it’s about the families inside them.

Beyond Habitat, he’s devoted eighteen years to the Board of Directors for Goodwill Industries of Orange County, demonstrating his commitment to the community.

As President and CEO, Michael’s mission is clear: safe and affordable housing for Orange County families. With his leadership, we’re building a brighter future, one home at a time. Michael Valentine is not just leading the way; he’s building the way to a better Orange County.

Executive Team

Lauren Rayner

Chief Development Officer

Chris O'Connor

Chief Financial Officer

Velma de la Rosa

VP Housing Development

Mike Speck

Director of Home Preservation

Joaquin Sagarra

Director, Retail Operations - ReStore

Board of Directors

Ron S. Brand, Esq.

Secretary, Partner
Fisher & Phillips LLP

Chad Brown

VP of Planning & Development
Melia Homes

Aram Chahbazian, AIA

Chair, President & CEO
TCA Architects

John Cunningham

Operations (retired)
Mazda North American

jamie gwen

Chef, Radio Host & Sommelier
KTLA - NBC - HSN

Drew Hatcher

Vice Chair, Sr. Director, Contract Mgt., Risk Mgt., EH&S
Behr Paint Company

dana JOANOU

Chief Financial Officer (retired)
Medata

Adrienne kessler

Chief Executive Officer
A&S Management

Ken Lickel

VP and General Manager (retired)
Alcon

Brett Mansfield

Treasurer, SVP/Commercial Banking Dir.
Columbia Bank

Gregg Martin

Founder & CEO
System Solutions LLC

Judd Reas

Project Executive
Layton Construction

Kim Shepherd

Chairwoman (retired)
Engage 2 Excel

Bill Taormina

CEO & Founder
Clean City Inc.

Marcy Tieger

Managing Director
Symphony Advisors, LLC

Kim wilde

Vice President & Chief of Staff
Auto Club Enterprises (ACE)

LARRY BOURGEOIS

University Faculty (retired)
Chapman University

Financial Publications

Review Habitat OC’s Audited Financials prepared by an Independent Accountant. The financial statements are correct and have not been restated.

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