Portland Housing Authority Announces Staff Moves on Property Management Team  

PORTLAND, Maine (August 19, 2025) – Portland Housing Authority (PHA) is pleased to announce several updates to its property management team. These staff moves reflect both internal growth and a continued focus on strong, consistent leadership at its properties across the city.

Jeff Tardif joins PHA as the new 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.

Nadege Umukunzi joins PHA 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. Nadege is fluent in English, French, Kinyarwanda, Kirundi, and Swahili, enhancing communication within PHA's diverse communities.

Charles “CJ” Owens, Jr., a dedicated PHA employee since 2016, has been promoted to Property Manager at Harbor Terrace. CJ began his career at PHA as a receptionist and 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, RAD, and Project-Based Vouchers.

Mike Mills, who has served as the Property Manager at Franklin Towers since 2022, will transition to manage the Front Street property. With over 20 years of experience in property management, Mike brings extensive knowledge and expertise to his new role, ensuring continued excellence in tenant relations and property operations.

“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. 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.”

About Portland Housing Authority
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 through its Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) programs. PHA houses over 6,500 residents, close to 10% of the City’s population. PHA believes that providing safe, quality, affordable housing gives residents the stability and opportunity for success they need and deserve. For more information, visit www.porthouse.org.

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