

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.