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Ann Williams Cass,
Executive Director |
Ms. Ann Cass has the overall responsibility for the organization's operations under the direction of a community led and directed Board of Directors. Ms. Cass is responsible for proper utilization of funding as well as overseeing program development and administration. She oversees construction to ensure that quality, timeliness, and affordability are maintained. She coordinates with other housing organizations, local and state governments, educational and social service agencies, as well as other non-profits in the community.
Ms. Cass has been with the organization since September of 2006. Her involvement with self-help housing has benefited Proyecto Azteca in terms of seeking stability and capacity for the organization, improvements to the self-help affordable design, economic development initiatives, and most importantly, networking with other organizations in the community, to name a few.
Prior to coming to Proyecto Azteca, Ms. Cass was the Pastoral Administrator of Holy Spirit Parish in McAllen, Texas, for twenty five years where she was the principal person responsible for a $1.8 million church building project. She co-founded the Family Health and Resource Center in McAllen, TX, which provides free medical and mental health services. Ms. Ann Williams Cass worked as administrator for the United Farm Workers, AFL-CIO, in Texas during the 1980's and has immense experience working with non-profits in the Rio Grande Valley.
She holds a Masters in Pastoral Studies with a focus in Parish Administration from Loyola University in New Orleans. She brings a wealth of experience and knowledge in community and economic development issues on the South Texas Border to housing, health care, immigration and education. |
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Saul Villareal,
Assistant Executive Director |
Mr. Saul Villareal, is responsible for the human resource work, procurement, grant writing and implementation of certain grants. He will provide quality control to ensure timely achievement of program benchmarks, and correspondence as needed. He will also recomend and implement any changes needed for the smooth and effective program implementation. Saul has been employed with Proyecto Azteca over a year. He brings over 15 years of relevant experience working with affordable housing programs, community initiatives, and workforce development programs. Prior to Proyecto Azteca, Saul Villareal worked for the Lower Rio Grande Valley Workforce Development Board as a WIA Program Specialist, where he was in charge of various funding streams. He has also worked for Workforce service centers where he implemented youth and adult programs. In addition Mr. Villareal would assist in the monitoring of services and implementation of supportive services such as reasonable housing for individuals working together with different community agencies.
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Elsa Flores,
Finance Director |
Mrs. Elsa Flores has been employed with Proyecto Azteca for over 2 years. In this capacity she coordinates all financial operations in collaboration with the executive level input. Mrs. Flores works to prepare the annual audit; manages accounts payable and receivable for construction and operations; oversees request for reimbursement; manages bank draws and transfers; and prepares financial reports for funders and the Board of Directors.
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Yvette Loya,
Family Support Director |
Ms. Loya joined the team in August of 2006. In her capacity with Proyecto Azteca she oversees lot aquisition, enviromental reviews, subsidies, loan closings and servicing, and qualifies families for participation into our self-help programs. She also participates and oversees home ownership and financial literacy classes. The Family Support Unit assists the families before, during, and after construction ensuring that all their needs are met and that they fully
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