April Spangler, CPA

Controller

Ms. Taylor joined the Fund in October 2024 as the Controller. She has 16 years of governmental accounting experience, previously holding the position of Controller at an enterprise fund for the State of West Virginia. Ms. Taylor has a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, a Master of Science degree in Accounting, and is a Certified Public Accountant.

Whitney Humphrey

Communications Specialist

Ms. Humphrey joined the Housing Development Fund in November 2021 where she leads the Fund’s public relations and marketing efforts. She has previous experience as a newspaper reporter, copy editor, and editorial writer. Ms. Humphrey is a graduate of Marshall University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Print Journalism and she earned her Master of Science degree in Integrated Marketing Communications from West Virginia University. 

Chad M. Leport, CPA

Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Leport joined the Housing Development Fund in 2004 as the Internal Auditor. He was appointed Division Manager of Finance & Federal Financial Administration in June 2017 and was appointed Chief Financial Officer in September 2024. Prior to 2004, Mr. Leport worked in public accounting. Mr. Leport is a graduate of West Virginia University, with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Accounting, and the University of Charleston where he received a Master of Business Administration degree. He is a Certified Public Accountant.

Kristin A. Shaffer

Deputy Director of Administration and General Counsel

Ms. Shaffer joined the Housing Development Fund in 2011 as Assistant Legal Counsel. After serving a number of years as Senior Legal Counsel, she assumed the role of Deputy Director of Administration and General Counsel in September 2023. She graduated from West Virginia University in 2003 and earned her law degree from the West Virginia University College of Law in 2006.