Board of Directors:
According to the TNDC Bylaws, the business and affairs of the TN Development Corporation
shall be managed by a Board of Directors that serves a staggered 3-year term and is eligible for
reappointment to a second term.
TN Development Corporation Board-Chair Members
Taleshia M. Stewart, Columbia Housing Authority (Chairwoman)
Johnathan Kirkwood, Blue Cross and Blue Shield (Vice-Chairman)
Tracey Brown, Synovus Bank (Secretary)
TN Development Corporation Board Members
Vanzell Haire
Angela English
Kathi Snipes
Brittani Richards
James Lanpher
Miles Hanley
Jeff Palen, CFO/ACM, City of Columbia (Ex-Officio)
Harrison C. Joseph, Executive Director (Ex-Officio)
TN Development Corporation Staff
Harrison C. Joseph, III, Executive Director
Chanda E. Richardson, Program Manager-Housing Development
Hector”Tito” Garcia, Facility Manager
Nikkiea “Nikki” Wilson, Ensor Forest Community Manager
Jennifer Ford, Administrative Assistant
Vacant, Administrative Specialist
David Soto, Maintenance Tech, Lead
Jeremy Bemis, Maintenance Tech, Lead
Kimberly Joe, Maintenance Administrative Assistant
Dynnae Washington, Leasing Agent
Ebonie Gripper, TN Community Manager Senior (Temp)
The following values reflect the guiding principles and beliefs of the TNDC
Standards of Excellence: Challenge ourselves to the highest level of learning, professionalism, and efficiency to carry out our mission.
Transparency: Conduct ourselves and our transactions with ethical oversight and legal compliance to ensure public trust.
Accountability: Hold ourselves accountable to each other and to the individuals, families, and communities we serve.
Integrity: Practice integrity in our administrative, service, and outreach activities.
Quality Assets: Believe that every person has a right to decent, safe, and affordable housing, and we have a responsibility to provide quality, affordable assets where feasible.
Inclusion: Committed to creating an environment in which any individual or group will feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued.