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Updated: August 25, 2025

Portland Housing Authority revamps property management team

By Alexis Wells

Portland Housing Authority has made several staff updates to its property management team.

Established in 1943, the Portland Housing Authority provides long-term, affordable, fair rental housing and assistance to more than 3,000 low-income families, seniors and disabled individuals. 

“We’re proud to welcome a group of experienced property managers to the Portland Housing Authority team,” said Cora Lanclos, director of property management at Portland Housing Authority. "As we continue to add much needed affordable housing to Portland, the growth of our team is essential to meeting the needs of our expanding communities. 

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Jeff Tardif

"These new team members bring valuable knowledge and dedication that will help ensure our properties are well-managed and our residents are supported. Their work is critical to fulfilling our mission and strengthening the foundation of housing stability for those we serve.”

Jeff Tardif has been named property manager at Franklin Towers. He previously served as an outreach case manager at Rumford Group Homes Inc., where he conducted assessments for individuals experiencing homelessness, developed individualized service plans, coordinated with area providers and assisted clients with housing applications.

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Nadege Umukunzi

Nadege Umukunzi has been hired as the new property manager for Bayside Anchor and Solterra. She brings experience from her previous role at Avesta Housing in Portland, where she managed day-to-day operations, addressed lease violations and resident concerns, collaborated with resident service coordinators and worked on budgeting for multiple properties. She is fluent in English, French, Kinyarwanda, Kirundi and Swahili.

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Charles “CJ” Owens, Jr.

Charles “CJ” Owens Jr., has been promoted to property manager at Harbor Terrace. Owens joined PHA in 2016, beginning his career as a receptionist. He most recently served as a housing officer at Kennedy Park. In that role, he managed rent calculations and adjustments for over 250 units, assisted residents with income and household changes, and operated within various housing programs, including tax credit housing, low-income public housing, and project-based vouchers.

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Mike Mills

Mike Mills, who has served as the property manager at Franklin Towers since 2022, will transition to manage the Front Street property. Mills has over 20 years of experience in property management, ensuring continued excellence in tenant relations and property operations.

 

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