Executive Management Team

Anita U. Nelson, M.B.A., Chief Executive Officer Anita Nelson is an innovative, energetic and visionary CEO with over twenty years of diverse experience working in the for-profit and non-profit sectors. Prior to becoming the Chief Executive Officer of SRO Housing Corporation, she was the Director of Operations at the Los Angeles Free Clinic, where she managed a multi-disciplinary team that provided medical, dental, and social services to three sites. Anita also held the position of Regional Finance Manager at Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Southern California, where she was responsible for providing financial analysis and accounting support to the southern California region. Anita Nelson received a Bachelor of Science, Finance and Business Economics from the University of Southern California and a Master of Business Administration, Business Management from Pepperdine University. She is responsible for the overall management of the Corporation, including all fiscal and administrative management, compliance, and reporting. With her experience she is able to understand the unique needs of a diverse organization such as SRO and has been able to lead the corporation to new degrees of success.

Matthew Brown, Chief Financial Officer Matthew joined SRO Housing Corporation as the Controller in July 2004. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Adelphi University in Garden City, New York. A Certified Public Accountant, Matthew has spent nearly half his career – 20 years – involved with nonprofits in a number of professional capacities including public accounting consultancies, Board of Director memberships, and Controllership positions. Matthew directs and oversees all financial activities of the corporation. His overall responsibilities include managing the accounting department and overseeing the corporation’s finance, assets, and resources. In addition, he manages the Information Technology and Grant Administration Departments.

Joseph Corcoran, Director of Planning and Housing Development Joseph joined SRO Housing Corporation in April 2004. He brings over 28 years of experience in Architectural, Construction and Affordable Housing Development. Prior to joining SRO, Joseph worked with LA Family Housing as the Director of Project Management where he developed and completed affordable housing projects for families and single individuals throughout Southern California. A Licensed General Contractor for the past 10 years, Joseph oversees, from conception to completion, all of SRO Housing Corporation's new construction projects, rehabilitation of existing properties and applications for development funding. In 2004 Joseph came to SRO Housing Corporation in the same capacity and brought his extensive and well rounded background to the table. Recently completed projects include The New Terminal and The Yankee Apartments and with SRO Housing’s 26th property The Lyndon scheduled to begin construction in November 2006.

Ervin Munro, M.S., Director of Social Services Ervin R. Munro has a Master’s degree in School Psychology and a Bachelor’s degree in Education from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. He has worked in the human services field for over 30 years as a licensed school psychologist, educator, director of social services, operations manager, and case manager in a variety of settings. Ervin has worked with a wide range of populations including the homeless, persons with mental illnesses, substance users/abusers, elderly, homeless and runaway youth, immigrants, and persons affected by HIV/AIDS. In addition to serving as a school psychologist and educator, some of his accomplishments include Co-founder and Co-chair of the Case Management Task Force of Los Angeles County, as well as Co-founder of AIDS Project Los Angeles where he served as the first Acting Executive Director. Ervin has worked as a private Consultant and Trainer for numerous social service agencies and has received several awards and commendations for his workshops. His responsibilities with SRO include overseeing and directing the daily operations and management of all supportive-housing programs, including case management for homeless and low-income individuals with specialty services for persons with disabilities, persons with HIV/AIDS, veterans, persons with mental illnesses, dual-diagnosed individuals, people in recovery, and the elderly. Other services include a socialization program, transportation services, money management program, food services (congregate meals and home-delivered meals), special events, and community activities.

Trena Rucker, Director of Human Resources Trena holds a Bachelors of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Southern California andhas over 15 years of experience as a Human Resources professional. Her expertise includes employee relations, recruitment and selection, compensation, safety administration, training, and organizational and policy development. Trena is an accomplished Human Resources Generalist and has worked for manufacturing, insurance, and software engineering firms. Prior to joining SRO Housing Corporation in February 2005, Trena was the Personnel Officer/Director for Kedren Community Health Center, a non-profit social services agency. Trena is responsible for supervising the members of the Human Resources Department, managing and overseeing all Human Resources functions for the agency, including employee relations, benefits administration, staff training and development, worker's compensation and policy development.

William "Bill" Minton, Facilities Services Manager William "Bill" Minton joined the executive management team in August 2006 and has State Certification in Project Management from Villa Nova University. Bill brings over 20 years of diverse experience in facilities management and maintenance to SRO Housing Corporation. His expertise includes maintenance engineering, facilities operations, and security management. Prior to joining SRO, Bill was the Facilities/Safety & Security Manager for the Accelerated Charter School in Los Angeles, CA where he was responsible for supervision of the maintenance and custodial workers, planning major projects that comforted budget limits and state law safety regulations, and overseeing the school security systems and security officers. Bill has also held the positions of Maintenance Engineer for Homestead Village and Building Supervisor with the University of Southern California. Bill is currently responsible for the maintenance of 25 properties, overseeing the operations of Gladys and San Julian Parks, and managing SRO Housing security.