Attention: Limited housing assistance funding is available for West Virginians displaced by recent flooding. Please complete this form if you need help.
Ms. Deweese joined the Fund in February 2018. She served a number of years as Human Resources Generalist and was promoted to Human Resources Manager in December 2024. Ms. Deweese is a graduate of WVU-P with a Bachelor Degree in Business Management.
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.
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.
Mr. Smith joined the Housing Development Fund in July 2023 and has over 34 years of experience in commercial banking industry. Mr. Smith has previous experience in commercial banking, underwriting, risk assets, and government guaranteed financing. He is a graduate of Alma College in Alma, Michigan with Bachelor of Arts Degree in Accounting and History. He has a Master of Business Administration from University of Michigan.
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.