Stephanie Rinehart
Cumberland,MD
Summary
Regional property and housing leader with a background in affordable housing, LIHTC compliance, budgeting, and portfolio oversight. Manage multi-state properties, supervise 40+ staff, support lease-up efforts, and review tenant files, rent calculations, and compliance controls to support strong operations and regulatory alignment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Housing Choice Voucher Program
Housing Authority of Washington County
Williamsport, Maryland
07.2026 - Current
- Direct the organization's daily operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Established organizational policies on program eligibility, requirements, and benefits to ensure clarity and fairness.
- Develop and implement housing policies and procedures for the organization.
- Review rent calculations, tenant files, and program documentation for accuracy.
- Oversaw compliance reviews and risk controls, implementing process improvements to enhance program effectiveness.
- Supervise a team of housing professionals, providing guidance and direction on projects.
- Conduct regular meetings with department heads to review progress on strategic initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with community partners and county agencies to coordinate housing services and optimize resource allocation.
Regional Manager
Woda Cooper Companies, Inc.
08.2020 - 06.2026
- Manage a portfolio of 17 LIHTC properties across multiple states, ensuring optimal occupancy rates and maximizing rental income
- Led team of 40+ property management and maintenance professionals, enhancing team collaboration and service delivery.
- Develop comprehensive budgets for each property, monitoring expenses closely to ensure adherence to financial goals.
- Negotiated vendor contracts for landscaping, cleaning, and repairs, maintaining financial control and service quality.
- Conducted regular property inspections, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and maintenance standards to protect tenant welfare.
- Assist in the development, construction, and all phases of management/lease-up of 7 LIHTC properties over the past five years.
Community Manager
Woda Cooper Companies, Inc.
Frostburg, MD
11.2019 - 08.2020
- Marketed vacancies through social media and established partnerships with local leasing agents to increase property visibility.
- Met with prospective tenants to show properties and explain terms of occupancy.
- Evaluated tenant eligibility in alignment with income restrictions and government regulations.
- Negotiated and finalized lease terms and agreements.
- Investigated and resolved tenant complaints to enhance tenant satisfaction and ensure compliance with management policies.
- Directed collection of monthly rental fees and monitored past due accounts to maintain consistent cash flow.
- Verified compliance with state and federal regulations and retained documentation.
- Maintained accurate records of property vacancies and lease renewals. of property vacancies and lease renewals to proactively fill open units.
- Negotiated management and service contracts, obtaining most cost-effective pricing.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Legal Studies
University of Maryland
12-2019
Associate's degree - Business Management
Community College of Baltimore County
MD06-2000
Skills
- Housing policy development
- Housing compliance
- Budgeting
- Financial Reporting
- Operations management
- Yardi
- RealPage
- Management
- Supervising experience
- Performance management
- Recruiting
Timeline
Director of Housing Choice Voucher Program
Housing Authority of Washington County
07.2026 - Current
Regional Manager
Woda Cooper Companies, Inc.
08.2020 - 06.2026
Community Manager
Woda Cooper Companies, Inc.
11.2019 - 08.2020
Bachelor's degree - Legal Studies
University of Maryland
Associate's degree - Business Management
Community College of Baltimore County