About the Board
A 9-member Board of Commissioners governs OHA. As a political subdivision, the board members are appointed by the Mayor of Omaha and confirmed by the Omaha City Council. Commissioners serve staggered five-year terms. Board action is effected by the adoption of Resolutions approving or authorizing the Chief Executive Officer or their designee to implement policy and/or conduct business.
Commissioners provide leadership and oversight. Commissioners do this by setting and championing the mission, providing strategic direction, ensuring financial solvency, speaking up regarding concerns, monitoring statutory, regulatory, and contractual compliance, budget approval and finance performance review, audit completion, and review of key metrics including the quality of housing, services, and compliance with policies.
Contact the Commissioners
Email: commissioners@ohauthority.org
Phone: 402-444-6900 ext. 2455
OHA Board Members
David Levy
ChairAttorney,
Baird Holm Law Firm
david.levy@ohauthority.org
402-444-6900 ext. 2455
Joel Dougherty
Vice ChairChief Executive Officer,
All Care Health Center
joel.dougherty@ohauthority.org
402-444-6900 ext. 2455
Jennifer Taylor
CommissionerAssistant City Attorney,
City of Omaha
jennifer.taylor@ohauthority.org
402-444-6900 ext. 2455
Christine Johnson
CommissionerPresident,
JME
christine.johnson@ohauthority.org
402-444-6900 ext. 2455
Tony Veland
CommissionerDirector of Development,
University of Nebraska Foundation
tony.veland@ohauthority.org
402-444-6900 ext. 2455
Keenya Barnes-Heyward
Resident CommissionerAmbassador Services ETC LLC
keenya.barnes-heyward@ohauthority.org
402-444-6900 ext. 2455
Abdiaziz Salad Hussein
Resident CommissionerTransportation Manager,
The Simple Foundation
abdiaziz.salad.hussein@ohauthority.org
402-444-6900 ext. 2455
Anna Caro
CommissionerDistrict Manager,
Pearson Education
anna.caro@ohauthority.org
402-444-6900 ext. 2455