Alejandro Tosi, Board Chair
Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, Associate Attorney
Mr. Tosi joined Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt in 2004 and focuses his practice in the area of environmental law. Before coming to Schwabe, Mr. Tosi practiced law in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He first worked for one of the leading law firms in Argentina, Brons & Salas, in the litigation department. He then worked for Arthur Andersen, specializing his practice in environmental, corporate, and contractual matters. Before becoming an attorney, Mr. Tosi was a co-owner of an export-import company in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Mr. Tosi is a member of the Oregon State Bar, the Buenos Aires Bar, the Portland Hispanic Chamber, and the Hispanic National Bar Association. Mr. Tosi served in the Argentine Army.
Mr. Tosi joined Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt in 2004 and focuses his practice in the area of environmental law. Before coming to Schwabe, Mr. Tosi practiced law in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He first worked for one of the leading law firms in Argentina, Brons & Salas, in the litigation department. He then worked for Arthur Andersen, specializing his practice in environmental, corporate, and contractual matters. Before becoming an attorney, Mr. Tosi was a co-owner of an export-import company in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Mr. Tosi is a member of the Oregon State Bar, the Buenos Aires Bar, the Portland Hispanic Chamber, and the Hispanic National Bar Association. Mr. Tosi served in the Argentine Army.
Dave McConnell, Vice Chair
One Economy Corporation, Vice President of Access Services
Dave McConnell directs One Economy's services to help affordable housing organizations provide high-speed Internet access to residents in their homes. Prior to his work for the One Economy Corporation, Mr. McConnell was Vice President and Northwest Regional Director for the Enterprise Foundation, a Community Development Officer for the State of Oregon's Housing and Community Services Department, and a member of the faculty of Bowdoin College.
Dave McConnell directs One Economy's services to help affordable housing organizations provide high-speed Internet access to residents in their homes. Prior to his work for the One Economy Corporation, Mr. McConnell was Vice President and Northwest Regional Director for the Enterprise Foundation, a Community Development Officer for the State of Oregon's Housing and Community Services Department, and a member of the faculty of Bowdoin College.
Bernie Kronberger, Board Treasurer
Wells Fargo Bank, Vice President
Throughout Mr. Kronberger's career he has developed close working relationships with profit and not-for-profit housing organizations. He is an active member of various community groups and is an affordable housing advocate and represents Wells Fargo Bank as Vice-President for Community Banking.
Consuelo Saragoza, MPH, Secretary
Director, Community Health Promotion, Partnerships & Planning Multnomah County Health DepartmentMs. Saragoza brings twenty years experience leading and administering public sector and community-based programs to Hacienda's board of directors. She began her tenure at Multnomah County Health Department in 1993 as Health Services Administrator in the Primary Care Division, then moved into the Director role of the Neighborhood Health Division before she became Director of Community Health Promotion, Partnerships & Planning -- a position she holds to this day. In addition to her work at the County, Ms. Saragoza devotes a great deal of time to community volunteer causes.
Ana Alvarado
Ana Alvarado is a former Hacienda CDC resident, and a former employee of Hacienda CDC, who possesses a deep commitment to the resident community, an understanding of the day-to-day needs of the organization and its staff. She has participated in or led many activities, including the Villa de Clara Vista Folklorico Dancers and the Back to School Fair, and is a current employee of El Hispanic News.
Carlos Crespo
Portland State University, Professor of Community Health and Director, School of Community Health
Dr. Crespo's previous work experience includes working for the State University of New York at Buffalo as an Associate Professor and as a researcher at Roswell Park Cancer Institute as well as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the National Center for Health Statistics. He has over 60 publications in areas of exercise, minority health, obesity and nutrition, and co-author in five textbooks on minority health and sports medicine. He is also a contributing author to more than 10 government publications.
Dr. Crespo's previous work experience includes working for the State University of New York at Buffalo as an Associate Professor and as a researcher at Roswell Park Cancer Institute as well as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the National Center for Health Statistics. He has over 60 publications in areas of exercise, minority health, obesity and nutrition, and co-author in five textbooks on minority health and sports medicine. He is also a contributing author to more than 10 government publications.
Tom Cusack
Retired Portland HUD Field Office Director
Culminating 37 years of federal service, Mr. Cusack recently retired after 10 years of service as the top HUD management official in Oregon, the Portland HUD Field Office Director. Mr. Cusack is a past recipient of a "Hammer Award" from former Vice President Gore's Partnership for Reinventing Government.
Culminating 37 years of federal service, Mr. Cusack recently retired after 10 years of service as the top HUD management official in Oregon, the Portland HUD Field Office Director. Mr. Cusack is a past recipient of a "Hammer Award" from former Vice President Gore's Partnership for Reinventing Government.
Mr. Cusack grew up in a large public housing project in Detroit and began his service in the military in Vietnam. Following his service, Mr. Cusack graduate with honors from Wayne State University in Detroit. In addition to his mass communication degree, Mr. Cusack also did graduate work in labor relations at the Wayne State School of Labor and Urban Affairs before moving to Oregon in 1980. Since his retirement, Mr. Cusack has continued to be involved in housing and public service issues statewide. He has created and regularly posted to a series of blogs he maintains that are focused on Oregon housing and other public sector issues.
Bertha Ferran
Windermere, Mortgage Consultant
As a Mortgage Consultant for Windermere Realty, she is well versed in business and real estate issues and assists Hacienda in understanding the housing markets. Ms. Ferran brings to Hacienda over fourteen years of management, leadership and strategic planning experience.
As a Mortgage Consultant for Windermere Realty, she is well versed in business and real estate issues and assists Hacienda in understanding the housing markets. Ms. Ferran brings to Hacienda over fourteen years of management, leadership and strategic planning experience.
James C. Ferraris
Commander, Northeast Precinct, Portland Police Bureau
James C. Ferraris has been an Oregon law enforcement officer for nearly 30 years. An advocate for community policing, he began his career in 1978 with the Beaverton, Oregon Police Department as a reserve patrol officer, being hired as a full time patrol officer in 1979 and promoted to Detective in 1982. In 1983, he left Beaverton PD for a police officer position with the Portland Police Bureau. Throughout his career, he moved up the ranks, and in July 2006, Chief Rosanne Sizer named Ferraris Commander of the North Precinct, and in January 2008, was named Commander of the Northeast Precinct, where he serves today.
Commander Ferraris is active in the community as an executive board member of both the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) board and the Oregon Partnership, a drug prevention and education group. Ferraris also serves as Chief Sizer’s designee on the National Policy Board for the nationally known Gang Resistance Education and Training (GREAT) program, serving as Chair for four years. Outside of the Bureau, Ferraris served as Chair of the Central Catholic High School Advisory Council for four years.
Commander Ferraris is active in the community as an executive board member of both the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) board and the Oregon Partnership, a drug prevention and education group. Ferraris also serves as Chief Sizer’s designee on the National Policy Board for the nationally known Gang Resistance Education and Training (GREAT) program, serving as Chair for four years. Outside of the Bureau, Ferraris served as Chair of the Central Catholic High School Advisory Council for four years.
Pedro Moreno
Villa de Clara Vista resident, Painter
As an eight-year resident of Villa de Clara Vista, Pedro brings an essential perspective to the board of directors. His volunteer work extends beyond Hacienda as he is an involved member of the community. Currently he serves as President of the Hispanic Parent Teacher Association at Gregory Heights. He is married and a father of three school-age children.
As an eight-year resident of Villa de Clara Vista, Pedro brings an essential perspective to the board of directors. His volunteer work extends beyond Hacienda as he is an involved member of the community. Currently he serves as President of the Hispanic Parent Teacher Association at Gregory Heights. He is married and a father of three school-age children.
Guillermo Sandoval
Banner Bank, Community Development Officer/ Vice President
Mr. Sandoval has many years working as Community Development Officer/Vice President for Banner Bank responsible for the HMDA/CRA repository and regulatory compliance for a $2.7 billion portfolio. He has managed the Federal Home Loan Bank down payment assistance and affordable housing programs; monitored changes to CRA regulations that impact Lending, Service and Investment tests; assisted the Internal Training department to develop HMDA and CRA training modules for general bank training. He has served on the Kennewick Housing Authority Commissioner (Jan. 02-Sept. 02); Homestead Community Financing Board Member (Jan. 02 to Present); and the Washington Community Reinvestment Association (WCRA)-(Jan. 05-Present). He is a native of Walla-Walla and has recenlty relocated to Portland with his family.
Mr. Sandoval has many years working as Community Development Officer/Vice President for Banner Bank responsible for the HMDA/CRA repository and regulatory compliance for a $2.7 billion portfolio. He has managed the Federal Home Loan Bank down payment assistance and affordable housing programs; monitored changes to CRA regulations that impact Lending, Service and Investment tests; assisted the Internal Training department to develop HMDA and CRA training modules for general bank training. He has served on the Kennewick Housing Authority Commissioner (Jan. 02-Sept. 02); Homestead Community Financing Board Member (Jan. 02 to Present); and the Washington Community Reinvestment Association (WCRA)-(Jan. 05-Present). He is a native of Walla-Walla and has recenlty relocated to Portland with his family.
Fernando Velez
Consumer Information Specialist, OR Dept. of Consumer and Business Services
Mr. Velez has nearly 20 years experience in banking. Prior to his tenure at Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services, Mr. Felez held positions at Portland Housing Center and Key Bank. In addition to his professional experience, he brings a tireless commitment to volunteer work to the board. Other past and present volunteer board commitments include: Portland Community Land Trust, African American Alliance for Homeownership, Homeownership Alliance, Hacienda CDC and others. We are thrilled to have Mr. Velez serve on Hacienda's board again.
Mr. Velez has nearly 20 years experience in banking. Prior to his tenure at Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services, Mr. Felez held positions at Portland Housing Center and Key Bank. In addition to his professional experience, he brings a tireless commitment to volunteer work to the board. Other past and present volunteer board commitments include: Portland Community Land Trust, African American Alliance for Homeownership, Homeownership Alliance, Hacienda CDC and others. We are thrilled to have Mr. Velez serve on Hacienda's board again.
