Leadership

Glynis Tanner

Acting CEO/President

gtanner@mhatoday.org

  In 1997, Glynis was afforded the opportunity to expand her career to public service. After spending 12 years of service with the federal government, she was offered a position with Newnan Housing Authority where she served in various positions; Family Connections Coordinator, FSS Coordinator, Public Housing Manager, and Resident Services Director. She later joined Fulton County Housing Authority as the Assisted Housing Programs Supervisor. She has managed and directed high performing programs throughout her tenure in public housing.

In 2018, Glynis joined the Montgomery Housing Authority family as Director of Assisted Housing Programs. Currently, she serves as Chief Operating Officer.

She is a graduate of Georgia State University in Atlanta, GA. It has always been her desire to serve and uplift. She is the wife of Dennis and the mother of Megen and Trevor. She is also a member of Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Luthersville, GA, where she serves as church secretary and youth coordinator. Some of Glynis’ hobbies include reading, baking, and gardening.

Felicia D. Grandison

Public Housing Asset Manager

fgrandison@mhatoday.org

Felicia has dedicated her career to public service since 1992. She spent 22 years with the City of Holly Springs, where she served as Director of Zoning for Commercial and Housing Developments, as well as managed properties under J & A Management Company. In 2014, she relocated to Montgomery, Alabama. The following year, in 2015, she joined the Montgomery Housing Authority as an Assistant Manager at one of the public housing complexes. Within six months, Felicia was promoted to Property Manager, and after one year, she was recognized as Property Manager of the Year while overseeing three public housing complexes: The Terrace, Victor Tulane Gardens, and Parks Place.

In 2020, Felicia advanced to the position of Public Housing Asset Manager, which is now titled Director of Asset Management. She holds an undergraduate degree in Business Administration with a minor in Management from Rust College in Holly Springs, MS, and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from American Intercontinental University in Dunwoody, GA.

Felicia is driven by a lifelong mission to serve and assist others. Her goals for the Montgomery Housing Authority include continuing to provide safe, decent, and affordable housing for the communities, reducing vacancy turnovers, increasing rent collection, and enhancing customer service and communication with residents.

 Felicia is married to David and is a proud mother of three. In her free time, she enjoys traveling and spending quality time with her family.

Felecia D. Martin

Chief Officer of Communications, PR, & IA

fmartin@mhatoday.org

Felecia D. Martin is a native of Montgomery, Alabama. She currently serves as Chief Officer of Communications, Public Relations and Intergovernmental Affairs.

Felecia has extensive experience in government relations, community engagement, campaign management and event planning gained with over more than two decades of combined service in public, private and non-profit sectors.

Felecia began her professional career as a paralegal when joining the former law firm of Thomas, Means & Gillis, P.C., (currently Means & Gillis, P.C.) managing hundreds of personal injury cases, pre-trial procedures, and trial proceedings throughout a period of 10 years. She furthered her career in local politics as a campaign manager leading three successful mayoral races and ultimately devoting 10 years as a top advisor to former Montgomery (AL) Mayor Bobby Bright and 15 years to public service.

In late 2017, Felecia was recruited to the nation’s second-largest energy provider, Duke Energy Florida, an American electric power and natural gas holding company headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina to provide subject matter expertise in community engagement and government relations support across seven counties in the South Coastal Region.

She holds a Bachelor of Science in Political Science/American Politics from Troy University, Master of Public Administration/Human Resources from American Public University System, and certification in Paralegal Studies from Huntingdon College. Felecia is also a graduate of Yale’s Campaign School for Women, Leadership Montgomery Class XVII, and the City’s Montgomery (AL) Municipal Management Program. Over the years, she served on several boards in the community including the Chamber of Commerce Workforce Development, BONDS (neighborhood advocacy group), Girls Scouts, Westside Restoration Corporation, and others.

Felecia is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., the Montgomery Alabama Capital Section National Council of Negro Women, Inc., and International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) Training and Professional Development Committee. She has one daughter, Alexis Simone and two grandsons: Kayson and Kylan. Felecia is also a member of True Divine Baptist Church.

In her spare time, Felecia enjoys reading books on leadership, American History and civil rights, attending sporting events, listening to motivational messages and eating at restaurants with outdoor dining.

Christalyn M. Moore

Director of Human Resources

cmoore@mhatoday.org

Christalyn Moore is the Director of Human Resources at the Montgomery Housing Authority (MHA). Christalyn’s journey at MHA started as a temporary worker from Elwood Staffing in January 2016. Her professionalism, initiative, and self-driven motivation afforded her a permanent position in May of the same year as a Real Estate Development Coordinator. Christalyn’s attention to detail, workflow management, strong leadership skills, and proven ability to manage tasks and deadlines, has given her the opportunity to spearhead multiple projects within the organization.

Christalyn has obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Management from the University of Phoenix. She also has a certification as a Capital Fund Program Specialist from Nan McKay.

Her vision at MHA is to continue to learn, grow, and to create innovative ways to complete tasks and deadlines. Her work philosophy is, “There is always room for growth and development, never stop learning .” One of her favorite bible verses is Psalm 51:10. She loves spending time with family, friends, and working out.

Dekeesha Norman

Assisted Housing Program Administrator

dnorman@mhatoday.org

I serve as the Assisted Housing Program Administrator, managing day to day operations of the Housing Choice Voucher Program and working with program participants, landlords and community partners. Throughout my tenue with the agency, I previously held a position as the Lead Housing Specialist of the HCV Department and a Housing Specialist within the department.

I have acquired degrees in Business Administration from Faulkner University and a degree in Healthcare Administration from University of Phoenix. I am a native of Montgomery, AL who is married and a mother of two children.

Madeline Owens

Comptroller

mowens@mhatoday.org

My career started at the Montgomery Housing Authority 5 years ago as the Grants Accountant. I have since been promoted to Comptroller. Prior to working for the agency I was the Treasurer at Hyundai MOBIS for 9 years. I obtained my bachelor’s degree from Auburn University of Montgomery in Finance and I obtained my master’s degree from Troy University of Montgomery in Human Resource Management. I am from the Historic Selma, Alabama. When I am not at work I enjoy spending time with my family, travelling, working out and reading.

Sheila R. Brown

Procurement/Contract Administrator

sbrown@mhatoday.org

Sheila R. Brown is a professional Procurement/Contract Administrator who is the technical expert and consultant as it relates to areas of procurement, contracting, property/material acquisition/disposition, State of AL Bid Law and Public Works regulations, Montgomery Housing Authority (MHA) Procurement policy as well as the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Procurement Handbook.  She utilizes these skills at the City of Montgomery AL Housing Authority (MHA) in Montgomery, AL. Sheila’s focused driven and prioritizing skills gives her an advantage over most, as she takes initiative performing varying complex technical assignments and meeting demanding deadlines.

Sheila holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration from Auburn University in Montgomery, AL (AUM), and a Bachelor’s degree in Resources Management from Troy University.  She also holds a Non-Profit Management and Leadership Certification from AUM. 

Woodrow Hughes

Senior System Analyst

whughes@mhatoday.org

Woodrow Hughes, a native of Bronx, New York moved to Georgia in the early nineties where he graduated from Redan High School in Stone Mountain, GA. To further his education, Woodrow relocated to Tuskegee, Alabama and attended Tuskegee University to pursue his education in Computer Science. He later received an Associate degree in Computer Science from John Patterson Tech and a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Systems Data Administration and Communication from Auburn University Montgomery.

Woodrow’s professional career started as a bank teller at First Tuskegee Bank in the mid-90s. He quickly advanced in the company, ultimately becoming the Assistant Vice-President of Technology/Operation/Security at the branch in Montgomery, Alabama. After providing 18 years of service to the banking industry, Woodrow decided to embark upon another rewarding opportunity at the Montgomery Housing Authority as an IT Support Specialist. He was later promoted to the position of Senior System Analysis. Over the years, he continued to excel in the areas of Data Administration, Communication and Network Administration. In this role, Woodrow strives to create an environment where all staff and tenants have easy access to technology resources and agency information, as well as provide an infrastructure that supports the goals of the Montgomery Housing Authority.

Woodrow is a proud father of three amazing children. Bianca Pogue, a graduate of Tuskegee University with a degree in Chemical Engineering. Kevin Hughes, a senior at Alabama A&M University majoring in Electrical Engineering with a concentration in VLSI (Very Large Scale Integration) microelectronics and Aaliyah Hughes, a 4th grader at Tuskegee Public School in Tuskegee, Alabama.

Woodrow is an active member of the Sigma Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated. As a big sports fan, he genuinely enjoys Sci-Fi, but also has a lifelong passion for technology. He is inspired by his favorite quote which states “Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die, life is a broken-winged bird that cannot fly.”

Get in touch