Executive Leadership

Tonya Ores

Chief Executive Officer

Tonya Ores brings over 25 years of experience working with Neighborhood Housing Services in various capacities, including her most recent role as CEO of NHS Brooklyn CDC. Throughout her career, Ms. Ores has been a passionate advocate for affordable housing, driving initiatives that have secured over $68 million in resources for homeownership and preservation grants for Brooklyn residents. Ms. Ores serves as Board President of the NYS Neighborhood Preservation Coalition and is on the advisory boards of Carver Community Development Corporation, Kings County Hospital, and Neighborhood Restore HDFC. Tonya began her higher education at Medgar Evers College and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Business Management and a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from the University of Phoenix in Jersey City.

Patricia Primo

Director of Homeownership

Patricia Primo serves as Director of Homeownership Services. She has been with the organization since 2008. Ms. Primo is responsible for overseeing all first-time homebuyer programs offered through NHSNYC’s Homeownership Center. She also manages NHSNYC’s foreclosure counseling programs.

Prior to joining NHSNYC, Ms. Primo worked in the mortgage industry for over 13 years. Her background includes work with Chase as a mortgage processor/junior underwriter, Citibank as a Community Mortgage Officer, and Washington Mutual as a Mortgage Sales Manager. Ms. Primo has a Degree in Public Communication from the University of Guyana. She also has a Certificate in Substance Abuse Counseling and a Certificate in Nonprofit Management from Medgar Evers College.

R. Gary Campbell

Director of Finance and Administration

R. Gary Campbell serves as The Director of Finance and Administration at NHSNYC. Supporting the vision of the CEO, Gary oversees and helps ensure ongoing alignment between financial, operational, and management goals for the organization. Mr. Campbell is a decorated Combat Veteran, having served eight years in the United States Marine Corps. He holds a BA from DeVry University in Business Administration. He is an Accredited Residential Manager (ARM) from the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM). He has been in the Financial Industry for over 17 years with a proven track record of leading and mentoring high performing teams, driving exceptional results, and fostering measurable success.

Lucy Raimes

Director of Strategic Partnerships and Resource Development

Lucy Raimes brings more than 20 years of experience in developing and preserving affordable housing in New York City and abroad, with a focus on collaborating with partners to develop new programs for New Yorkers. Lucy oversees the development of nonprofit, private, and public partnerships as well as resource development efforts to grow NHS NYC’s programs and services. Lucy has a Master’s degree in Urban Planning from NYU’s Wagner School of Public Service and a BA in Public Policy and Urban Studies from Brown University.

Tywan Anthony

Director of Property Management and Training Services

Tywan Anthony leads our Property Management Division. A seasoned professional, he has overseen millions of square feet of commercial space and thousands of residential units, including shopping centers and mixed-use properties for Kimco Realty. Community-oriented, Tywan has previously served on Brooklyn’s Community Board 3, is active on the Bed Stuy Real Estate Board, and founded the nonprofit New York Crusaders. He also teaches real estate at various colleges and universities and holds multiple industry credentials, including the Certified Property Manager Candidate and Accredited Residential Manager designations. He is a licensed New York State Real Estate Broker, a REAP Academy graduate, and an approved NYS real estate instructor. Tywan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Pittsburg State University.

Laura McKenna

Director of Marketing and Communications

Laura McKenna leads strategic initiatives to amplify the organization’s impact, enhance community engagement, and elevate brand awareness. Prior to joining NHSNYC, Laura was Marketing Manager at NHS Brooklyn CDC, Inc., where she contributed to community development efforts and housing initiatives. A staunch advocate for language equity who values New York City’s diverse cultures and ethnicities, Laura serves on the Community Engagement Commission’s Language Access Advisory Committee. She is also Lead for the Southern Brooklyn Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD), a coalition focusing on emergency preparedness. Laura holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Linguistics from Cornell University and a Master of Arts degree in Psychology from New York University.

Michael Minott

Associate Director of Lending

Michael Minott worked at NHSNYC in the 1990s as a loan officer and now oversees all of our rehab and co-op/condo purchase lending activities. Prior to re-joining NHSNYC, Michael ran his own real estate consultancy, packaging complex financial deals for developers of affordable housing. He also provided project management services to general contractors and owner-representative services to large property managers engaged in capital improvement projects. Michael holds a Bachelor of Science in real estate development from Cornell University.