Patrick Rafter is the founding President/CEO of Creative Housing Inc. He has over 25 years experience in programs for individuals with disabilities and has held several senior management positions in state government. Prior to Creative Housing Mr. Rafter served as Assistant Director of the Ohio Department of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities. Mr. Rafter holds Bachelor and Masters degrees from the University of Notre Dame as well as a Masters degree from the University of Toledo. He has also studied at the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. Mr. Rafter has also consulted with community agencies as well as state and local governments in housing development in a number of states.

RANDY MILLER
Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Miller oversees Creative Housing’s financial reporting systems insuring compliance with a variety of funding agency requirements. Randy holds BA and MBA degrees from The Ohio State University. He is also a certified public accountant. He has over 20 years experience working as a financial officer in construction related companies.

ROSHARON THOMPSON
Office Manager

Ms. Thompson manages all business accounts for the organization including vendor billings and tenant accounts. She has over 20 years experience in business management in government and in private non-profit organizations.

TIMOTHY K. OBERSCHLAKE
Director of Operations

Mr. Oberschlake has overall responsibility for renovation and maintenance programs for both Creative Housing properties and private referrals. A graduate of Kent State University, Tim has extensive public and private sector construction management experience. He has owned and managed his own construction company. In addition he has worked as Director of Construction for a national restaurant operation where he was responsible for overseeing both construction and maintenance of restaurants over the eastern part of the country. He is also certified as an Aging in Place Specialist.
 

ERIC G. FRENTZEL
Director of Facilities

Mr. Frentzel has direct oversight over maintenance programs for Creative Housing owned properties. He has 15 years experience in design and project management in commercial construction.

CRISTY M. BUENCONSEJO
Senior Project Manager

Ms.Buenconsejo oversees Creative Housing’s major new construction projects. She has experience working in architectural firms on multi state residential and commercial construction projects managing activities from original concept through construction drawings to contract administration. Cristy has bachelors degrees from Kent State University in Architecture and from Miami University in Business.

CHRISTINE STOUFFER
Project Manager

Ms.Stouffer oversees Creative Housing’s exterior property maintenance and grounds keeping program. In addition Ms. Stouffer manages select accessibility renovations and serves as the company’s safety officer. She is a Certified Aging in Place Specialists and serves as assistant draftsman for renovation projects. Christie is a graduate of Mt. Vernon Nazarene College with a degree in business administration.

 
LYNDA BELL
Residential Services Coordinator

Ms. Bell schedules work on maintenance requests coming in from Creative Housing properties and monitors the status of work orders and renovations. She has over 15 years experience working in various capacities in the health care industry.

KAREN ANGELOU
Rent Subsidy Program Manager

Ms. Angelou supervises the rent subsidy program, which has working relationships with over 70 different landlords and property management companies. Prior to joining Creative Housing she worked as a special educator for 30 years.