Michael joined ReBUILD in 2019 to lead development of its residential and real estate projects, including all project planning and predevelopment, construction and rehab, development partnerships, and management of sales of homeownership properties. Michael has 25+ years of experience in law, real estate, and community development, including 20 years focused on restoring vacant homes and rebuilding communities in Baltimore.

Omar works within ReBUILD’s finance team to perform various asset management and property compliance functions, including identifying properties for homeownership and crafting budgets, financial forecasts, and projections related to property taxes and other property expenses. Omar believes in ReBUILD’s mission and is dedicated to contributing to further its cause.

Since founding ReBUILD Metro in 2006, Sean has spearheaded its evolution from a concept for community-driven neighborhood stabilization into one of the most impactful community change organizations in the region. Sean is a recognized community development expert with 30+ years of leadership experience, including prior roles as Executive Director of the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency and Executive Director of St. Joseph’s Carpenter Society in Camden, NJ.

Vantria coordinates ReBUILD’s Path to Own program and Johnston Square Legacy Homeowner Repair Program. In this capacity, Vantria provides residents in underserved communities with resources and support to help them become homeowners, including organizing workshops, seminars, and individual consultations on purchasing a home, financial literacy, and available assistance programs. As a Baltimore native, Vantria is passionate about empowering families to achieve stable housing, advocating for equitable housing opportunities, and making a difference in the lives of fellow Baltimoreans.

In his role as the Operations Manager, Olatunde focuses on designing, implementing, and refining the operational processes keeping ReBUILD’s projects running smoothly and efficiently. Before joining ReBUILD, he served as a Project Manager and a Scrum Master, where he honed his skills in team leadership, project execution, and agile methodologies. Olatunde is driven by the opportunity to contribute to meaningful change and to see tangible results from ReBUILD’s collective efforts.

As one of our Maintenance Technicians, Byron ensures our homes and facilities are in top-notch condition. As a part of his role, Byron takes on the responsibility of handling home repairs for residents of ReBUILD Metro, no matter how big or small the task.

In her role as Construction Manager, Sharon is committed to overseeing ReBUILD rehab projects from start to finish. She ensures that projects are completed successfully by coordinating with contractors, following safety regulations, and managing budgets and timelines. Sharon’s 30+ years of work in this field is inspired by her deep connection to Baltimore, which she calls home. She is dedicated to using her skills and expertise to improve the city’s infrastructure.

Jenny leads ReBUILD’s efforts to work directly with community leaders and to provide technical and planning support for community-led initiatives that enhance ReBUILD’s housing redevelopment and real estate investments, including neighborhood master planning, public art, traffic calming, sustainability, and greening. Jenny’s 15 years of public and nonprofit experience have been dedicated to building relationships across sectors that lead to healthier communities and that transform urban environments.

Arjun joined ReBUILD in 2023 to support oversight and implementation of ReBUILD’s scattered-site and full-block residential projects. Mr. Hosakere is an experienced architect and designer with a history of working in the real estate development, architecture, and design-build industry in urban environments to help reshape the future of cities and their built fabric, including a range of mixed-use and multi-family developments across Baltimore.

Zyion is responsible for maintaining the streets, sidewalks, and lots where ReBUILD carries out its work and for keeping the blocks we serve clean and free from clutter. Zyion’s work helps to ensure our residents have a positive experience living in homes we rebuild and communities we serve.

As ReBUILD’s Compliance Manager, Ahmed ensures that the company stays compliant with all federal, state, and local requirements. Prior to joining ReBUILD, Ahmed worked for the Baltimore City Health Department for two years as a grant accountant, where he managed various grants related to Maternal and Child Health. Ahmed loves his job because he can see the positive impact of his work every day by driving through the neighborhoods where ReBUILD works and seeing the homes that the organization continues to build.

As ReBUILD’s Neighborhood Planner, Caleb is responsible for engaging community residents in the neighborhood planning process and supports ReBUILD in making decisions driven by both strong data and community voices. Caleb brings to ReBUILD expertise in GIS, mapping, transportation planning, land use, economic development, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement. Caleb is passionate about urban planning, equitable development, creating stronger and more inclusive communities, and bridging leading planning practices with data and people-oriented solutions.

DeVonya’s responsibilities include overseeing and managing development projects to ensure timely completion within budget. Prior to joining ReBUILD, she worked for almost 15 years in Construction Infrastructure and Architectural firms, holding positions ranging from administrative assistant to Manager of Inside Plant Communications. DeVonya finds it fulfilling that her work is creating affordable homes, wealth-building opportunities, and other positive changes in Baltimore areas that have long been disinvested, and she is constantly striving to make a positive impact.

Since joining ReBUILD in 2019, Daniel has been responsible for overseeing ReBUILD’s funding requests, grants management, donor relations, and external communications. Daniel’s 18 years of nonprofit fundraising and communications experience has spanned seven states and over a dozen community development organizations, and he is excited to be dedicating his work to supporting ReBUILD’s revitalization of Baltimore neighborhoods.

As Development Associate, Hannah supports the overall housing development process from project inception through stabilized occupancy or sale. Her primary duties include collecting, synthesizing, and analyzing market data; modeling financing options; developing budgets; identifying and monitoring development and construction schedules; and preparing reports for compliance. Hannah is passionate about community-centered economic development and leveraging it to increase reinvestment, to help marginalized individuals and communities build intergenerational wealth, and to address systemic inequities.

Chuck joined ReBUILD in 2017 and is responsible for overseeing all of ReBUILD’s financial processes, including budgeting and auditing, preparing financial statements, invoicing, managing account payables, and coordinating construction costs. A native Baltimorean, Chuck brings over 40 years of finance and accounting leadership to the organization, ranging from major Baltimore nonprofits to Fortune 500 companies.

Tensia serves as the Property Manager at ReBUILD Metro. With a decade of dedicated experience in property management, she has established a reputation for enhancing Baltimore communities. Specializing in affordable housing, Tensia is passionate about creating equitable change and ensuring accessible, quality living environments for all residents.

Through a commitment to excellence and a deep understanding of local needs, Tensia has consistently fostered thriving, inclusive communities, reflecting a profound dedication to both the craft of property management and the betterment of the urban landscape. As a native to Baltimore, she has had the opportunity to watch many neighborhoods in Baltimore transform and is excited to see what the future holds for Baltimore residents.

Since joining ReBUILD in 2020, Phil has been responsible for performing day-to-day general ledger accounting functions, preparing month end reports and reconciliations, assisting with external audits and budget preparation, and supervising accounts payable tasks. Born and raised in Baltimore, Phil has over 35 years of finance and accounting experience in various positions.