The Housing Authority is governed by an unpaid Board of Directors, appointed by the Venango County Commissioners, and is responsible for establishing the policies under which the staff operates the various programs.
Term Ends
Judy Downs, Chairperson 12/31/2013
Bonnie Summers, Vice Chairperson 12/31/2014
George Merritt, Member 12/31/2011
Chad V. Findlay, Secretary 12/31/2012
Timothy S. Brooks, Member 12/31/2015
Housing Authority Staff
James M. Chandler
Director of Housing Management
jchandler@venangocountyhousing.com
Melissa J. Reed
Section 8 Program Coordinator
mreed@venangocountyhousing.com
Patricia Mong
Management Aide pmong@venangocountyhousing.com
Richard B. Myers Sr.
Maintenance and Inspections Dial: (814) 677-5926 ext. 305
Professional Services
Robert C. Martin, Esquire, Authority Solicitor
Maher Duessel, CPA, External Auditors
HHSDR, Architects & Engineers
The Schiff Group, Program Policy Consultants
Appointing Authority
Timothy S. Brooks, Chairman, Venango County Board of Commissioners
Vincent Witherup, Venango County Commissioner
Jan Beichner, Venango County Commissioner
Hours of Operation:
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Eastern time.
Holidays Observed
• New Year’s Day – January 1.
• Martin Luther King’s Birthday – Third Monday in January.
• Presidents’ Day – Third Monday in February.
• Memorial Day – Last Monday in May.
• Independence Day – July 4.
• Labor Day – First Monday in September.
• Columbus Day – Second Monday in October.
• Veterans’ Day – November 11.
• Thanksgiving Day – Fourth Thursday in November.
• Day after Thanksgiving – Friday following Thanksgiving Day.
• Christmas Day – December 25.
