In June 2023, Richard Hutto was named the interim executive director at the SC State Housing Finance & Development Authority (SC Housing), where he provides strategic leadership, oversight and financial direction for the agency. In March 2024, he was subsequently appointed executive director. In this role, Hutto brings his expansive experience in finance and affordable housing to bear, making SC Housing a dynamic and versatile institution that stays on the leading edge of affordable housing development in the state. Hutto is highly regarded in the financial industry, with a proven track record
In July 2024, Robert Macdonald was named the chief of staff at the SC State Housing Finance & Development Authority (SC Housing), where he provides leadership, supervision, and financial guidance for the agency’s finance, programs and information technology. In this role, Macdonald leverages his extensive background in finance and state government, ensuring SC Housing remains an industrious and innovative leader in affordable housing development across the state. Macdonald is well-renowned within the world of finance, with a resume that illustrates a strong history of developing, implementing
In October of 2022, John Brown joined SC State Housing Finance & Development Authority (SC Housing) to lead our Internal Audit department. In January of 2024, John Brown was named Director of Internal Audit & Quality Control, where he provides leadership and direction for internal audits, quality control reviews, internal controls, risk management and fraud investigations. Brown has over 20 years experience in audit, risk management and quality control. He started his career as a United States Navy Chief, qualified as a Quality Assurance Officer for Aegis Systems and QC Team Leader for NAVSEA
In October 2014, Steve Clements was named director of single-family programs at the SC State Housing Finance & Development Authority (SC Housing), where he oversees mortgage production and works to expand homeownership opportunities for South Carolinians. In this role, Clements applies his extensive background in mortgage banking, capital markets, and risk management to strengthen SC Housing’s single-family initiatives. Clements brings more than 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, having held senior roles in secondary marketing, capital markets, and portfolio risk
In August 2016, Del Collins was named director of information technology at the SC State Housing Finance & Development Authority (SC Housing), where he provides leadership and oversight for the Information Technology Department. Prior to his joining SC Housing, Collins served as deputy director of information technology at the South Carolina Education Lottery. Collins holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Texas A&M University.
In November 2022, Marni Holloway was named deputy director of programs at the SC State Housing Finance & Development Authority (SC Housing), where she provides leadership and oversight for various affordable housing development, rehabilitation, rental compliance and housing assistance programs. Holloway has more than 20 years of professional experience in real estate finance and affordable housing with state and local governments, nonprofits, and for-profit developers. She is well-versed in the complexities of housing finance, using the Low-income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), HOME Investment
In June 2025, Kelly McMullen was named the chief financial officer at the SC State Housing Finance & Development Authority (SC Housing), where she provides strategic leadership, fiduciary oversight, and financial guidance for the agency. In this role, McMullen draws on her broad experience in finance and government to ensure SC Housing maintains strong fiscal stewardship in support of its mission to expand affordable housing across South Carolina. McMullen has more than 20 years of accounting-related experience spanning both the public and private sectors, with expertise in financial statement
In January 2021, Teresa Moore was named director of human resources at the SC State Housing Finance & Development Authority (SC Housing), where she provides leadership and oversight for human resources. In this role, Moore is responsible for leading all of the agency’s HR functions. She serves as a contributing member of the agency's leadership team, providing professional advice to the executive director, senior directors, middle management and effective guidance to all employees via agency support systems and services. In November 2022, Moore was named the director of organizational services
In October 2022, Lee Ann Watson was hired as general counsel at the SC State Housing Finance & Development Authority (SC Housing), where she provides legal advice to leadership at the agency. In this role, Watson works with various departments and actively collaborates with stakeholders to ensure that agency programs are administered lawfully. Prior to her joining SC Housing, Watson served as the executive director for the South Carolina Retail Association, and as general counsel for the South Carolina Human Affairs Commission. She is a Certified Public Manager, graduate of Leadership Columbia
