Theresa Ann Parker, Executive Director since June 1997.  Previously, Terri was the Chief Deputy for Policy at the State of California Department of Finance from November 1993 until May 1997.   Also, she served as the Undersecretary for the California Health and Welfare Agency (1991-1993), Program Budget Manager for health, welfare and environmental programs at Department of Finance (1986-1991). Education:  B.A., Economics, California State University, Sacramento.

L. Steven Spears, Chief Deputy Director since December 2006. Previously, Steve was the principle consultant of the SAER Group (2003-2005), Managing Director for Metropolitan West Financial and Strategic Services (1998-2003), and Deputy State Treasurer to former State Treasurer Matthew Fong (1995-1998). Education: B.S., Accounting, Southern Missionary College – Collegedale, Tennessee. M.B.A., Finance, University of Tennessee – Knoxville, Tennessee. Juris Doctor, University of the Pacific; McGeorge School of Law – Sacramento, California. Pacific Law Journal: Comment Staff, Assistant Managing Editor.

Margaret Alvarez, Director of Asset Management since March 1996.  Margaret previously served as Asset Management Specialist for Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (1994-1996); Senior Asset Manager at FWC Realty Services Corporation (1987-1993), Property Manager at American Development Corporation (1986-1987) and Property Manager at Far West Management Corporation (1980-1986).   Education:  B.A., California State University, Chico.

Diane Richardson, Director of Legislation since January 1999.  Diane previously worked as the Deputy Legislative Secretary for the Governor's Office (1998), Director of Legislation for the California Environmental Protection Agency (1997), Deputy Director for Legislation and other positions, Office of Planning and Research (1983-1996) and Legislative Assistant, California State Assembly (1981-1983).

Bruce D. Gilbertson, Director of Financing since August 2004. Bruce previously served as Comptroller from October 1996 until July 2004, Financing Officer from January 1994 until September 1996, Mortgage Loan Accounting Administrator from February 1988 until December 1993. Bruce also held various accounting positions with the California State Department of Transportation (1978-1988).  Education:  B.S., Business Administration, California State University, Sacramento.

Dennis B. Meidinger, Comptroller since October 2004. B.S., California State University, Sacramento, M.B.A., Golden Gate University. Previously: Financing Officer from February 1997 until October 2004; Mortgage Loan Accounting Administrator from January 1987 until January 1997; various accounting positions within State government since October 1974.

Charles K. McManus, Director of Mortgage Insurance since December 2006. B.A. Harvard University; M.B.A. Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration. Previously: Acting Director of Mortgage Insurance for CalHFA (May 2006); Owner McManus Financial Services (2005 to 2006); SVP Branch Operations for Home American Mortgage (2005); VP Retail Mortgage Production for Ohio Savings Bank FSB (2003-2004); SVP National Account for NCS (2002 -2003); VP Real Estate for American Invsco (2001-2002); SVP Variable Annuities for Annuity Investors Life Insurance (1995-2000); Various mortgage banking and consulting positions (1991-1994);Chief Operating Officer of Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corporation (1980-1991); SVP Marketing of Verex Mortgage Insurance (1975-1980).

Robert L. Deaner II, Director of Multifamily Programs since September 2007. BBA, Accounting, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo. Previously: Vice President and Relationship Manager for US Bank (2006-2007); Pacific National Bank and CW Capital, Vice President, Affordable and Market Rate Housing (2004-2006); Key Bank Real Estate Capital, Vice President, National Multifamily Affordable Housing, (1999-2004); various positions in the affordable housing lending industry (1985-1999).

Gerald F. Smart, Homeownership Programs Chief since December 2000. B.S., Business Administration, University of Arizona. Previously: Single Family Program Loan Production and Special Programs Manager and other positions with the Agency since 1982; various other positions in the real estate mortgage finance industry (1975-1982).

Thomas C. Hughes, General Counsel since February 2001. Mr Hughes had been a partner in the Sacramento law firm of Kronick, Moskovitz, Tiedemann & Girard (1982-2001), practicing real estate and business law. Prior to that time, he practiced with the firm of Iwama & Castro (1978-1982).

Jacklynne Riley, Director of Administration since June 1996. Previously Jacklynn served as Chief of Administration Services from November 1989 until May 1996 and held various other positions with the Agency since November 1984. Prior to joining CalHFA, she was a staff member for Senator Art Torres (1983-1984) and had held other positions within State government since March 1968.

Kenneth H. Giebel, Director of Marketing since September 2003. B.S. and M.B.A., University of Santa Clara. Previously: Senior Marketing Manager at the California Lottery from 1996-2002 and various marketing positions for private sector corporations and advertising agencies.

Michael S. Howland, Chief Information Officer since February 2005. B.S., San Diego State University . Previously: Assistant Deputy Director, CIO, Office of Technology and Innovation, Department of Managed Health Care (2001-2005); Deputy Director, Program Planning and Performance Division, California Department of Social Services (2000); Deputy Director, CIO, Information Systems Division, California Department of Social Services (1991 – 1999); Division Chief, Automated Administration Division, Administration Branch, Employment Development Department (1987-1991); also worked as a consultant in the private sector (2000).