Century Leadership Team
Meet the staff managing Century’s lending, housing, and finance activities throughout California. Our team of managers oversee staff at Century Housing Corporation and across our affiliates, including Century Affordable Development, Inc. and Century Villages at Cabrillo.
Executive
Jim Mather
Acting President & CEO
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Jim Mather
Acting President & CEO
Jim Mather is stepping into his new role as Acting President & CEO following a distinguished 40-year career in community development and affordable housing. His career has spanned the local government, national banks, CDFIs, and nonprofit development. Most recently Jim was Chief Investment Officer at BRIDGE Housing, the largest nonprofit developer on the West Coast. His focus at BRIDGE was on capital markets, and he utilized BRIDGE’s S&P rating to issue a $100 million general obligation bond. This bond was the first for a nonprofit developers and created a new asset class in the capital markets. Jim also secured the $250 million proprietary facility from Morgan Stanley, which has been critical to the ongoing expansion of BRIDGE’s strategic acquisition plan. During Jim’s tenure, his Capital Markets team successfully placed financing for 34 new BRIDGE projects, totaling $900 million in LIHTC equity and $1.6 billion in debt financing. Another first as a nonprofit developer was the issuance of $75 million in rated municipal bonds for the construction of a new affordable project.
Jim’s interest in community development and public private partnerships began in college, where he was able to pay tuition working construction jobs on apartment rehabilitation funded by a redevelopment agency. Eventually he would work as a redevelopment consultant and a local government official before moving to community development banking. In banking Jim led originations on $4 billion of debt and equity for projects nationwide. Upon leaving banking, Jim joined Housing Trust Silicon Valley, a CDFI that advanced that industry by becoming the first CDFI to be rated by S&P, opening up capital markets to that industry.
Jim has served on many boards, including Merritt Community Capital, Community Housing Works, and the San Jose Environmental Innovation Center. Jim has also been a technical assistance provider through industry groups such as the Association of Local Housing Finance Agencies and the National Association of County Community and Economic Development. He has also been an advisor to BART’s joint venture development committee, the California Department of Transportation TOD committee, the Bay Area Council Smart Growth Investment Fund Past, the Housing Committee of the California State Assembly.
Beulah Ku
Chief Strategy Officer
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Beulah Ku
Chief Strategy Officer
Beulah Ku brings over 20 years of marketing and management experience to Century as Chief Strategy Officer. Ms. Ku focuses on identifying, assessing, and developing new business opportunities. She is involved in strategic marketing and operations and works closely with the lending team.
Prior to joining Century, Beulah held various management positions in a diverse arena including architecture, media, and venture capital. She has a Master of Business Administration with dual specializations in Marketing and Finance, along with an undergraduate degree in Dietetics. She was a Managing Editor of AsianWeek (Southern California), one of the only AsianWeek news publications (1979-2009) that proudly chronicled the growth and development of Asian Pacific America within American history.
She serves on the Board of Directors of the Southern California Association of Nonprofit Housing (SCANPH) and the Los Angeles Business Council (LABC). Beulah is an Executive Fellow Alumni of CORO, Southern California and a current Senior Fellow, UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs (2022-2025). She is also a member of the LABC Legislative Affairs Committee and the Housing California Policy Committee. She has also served on the Board of Directors of the Beverly Hills Women’s Club and co-owns Joss Cuisine in Beverly Hills, California.
Andrew Moody
General Counsel
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Andrew Moody
General Counsel
As General Counsel of Century Housing, Andrew delivers legal and strategic advice to further Century’s mission—a mission that aligns with his vision of finance as a catalyst for positive change.
At the intersection of social impact and innovative finance, Andrew has crafted a career transforming complex financial structures into homes for families. During his tenure with a national Federal low-income housing tax credit syndicator, he managed the legal needs of both a $13 billion multifamily LP portfolio and a 5000-unit developer.
His career evolution reflects a consistent commitment to mission. From structuring ambitious clean energy projects at Wilson Sonsini and Sidley Austin to orchestrating LIHTC tax-equity closings in-house, each step confirmed possibilities for combining financial innovation with social impact.
A UCLA Law graduate with a history degree from Rice University, he brings a nuanced perspective to complex challenges. Away from the office, whether catching wind, waves, or fish off the California coast, he cultivates the same qualities that define his professional approach: patience, timing, and respect for forces larger than ourselves.
Josh Hamilton
Senior Vice President,
Lending
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Josh Hamilton
Senior Vice President, Lending
As Senior Vice President of Lending, Josh Hamilton manages Century’s affordable and workforce housing lending platform. He is a seasoned professional with more than 20 years of experience in affordable housing finance, primarily focused on addressing the housing crisis in California by producing new units at scale at all levels of affordability. Under Mr. Hamilton’s leadership, Century Housing has provided over $1.5 billion in catalytic financing to affordable housing developments in California, and Century is recognized as one of the top CDFI originators for affordable housing in the United States.
Mr. Hamilton graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles with a degree in Political Science. Upon graduation, he served in state government as a California State Senate Fellow and legislative analyst, with a focus on affordable housing and local government policy. Additionally, Mr. Hamilton earned a Master’s in Real Estate Development through the School of Public Policy at the University of Southern California.
A lifelong resident of Santa Monica, Mr. Hamilton currently serves as a Planning Commissioner for the City of Santa Monica and previously served as a Housing Commissioner. He serves on the Board of the California Council of Affordable Housing and on the Board of the Union Rescue Mission, a 135-year-old organization that cares for and uplifts those transitioning out of homelessness on LA’s Skid Row.
Rosa Menart
Senior Vice President,
Finance & Treasury
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Rosa Menart
Senior Vice President, Finance & Treasury
Rosa Menart is Senior Vice President, Finance & Treasury for Century Housing. She has over 24 years of experience in finance, accounting, and treasury. Mrs. Menart is responsible for corporate accounting, cash management, treasury, capital raising, investments, financial reporting, compliance, loan accounting, loan servicing, and information technology. She manages the day-to-day activities of the finance, accounting, treasury, and loan servicing departments. She coordinates, formulates, and manages a capital and operational expense budget of over $40 million. Mrs. Menart coordinates the annual audit and tax returns of Century Housing and affiliates. She oversees the loan accounting and loan servicing departments, which are responsible for a loan portfolio of over $400 million. Mrs. Menart is responsible for helping to raise capital via the capital markets, lending institutions, and grants; she has raised over $835 million to date. She oversees the $120 million investment portfolio and is responsible for financial and compliance reporting. Mrs. Menart also oversees information technology for Century and all affiliates.
Prior to her employment at Century Housing, Mrs. Menart worked as a Planning Assistant at American Express Financial Advisors and as a Financial Assistant for Farmers Insurance.
Mrs. Menart graduated from California State University, Northridge, with a Bachelor of Science (with honors) in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance.
Corporate
May Hernandez
Assistant Vice President,
Accounting
Bartek Malecki
Assistant Vice President,
Marketing & Design
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Bartek Malecki
Assistant Vice President, Marketing & Design
Bartek Malecki leads marketing activities for Century Housing and its affiliates driving the creative vision behind all campaigns and materials. He administers Century’s marketing plan, overseeing branding, design, and continuously identifying innovative ways to bolster Century’s mission—expanding affordable housing in California’s low-income communities.
Mr. Malecki holds a bachelor’s degree in Design | Media Arts from UCLA and was an active member of the Polish American Film Society’s Board of Directors, which hosted the Annual Polish Film Festival in Los Angeles for 20 years.
Sara Williams
Director,
Communications & Marketing
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Sara Williams
Director, Communications & Marketing
As Director of Communications & Marketing, Sara Williams leads strategic communications and marketing efforts for Century Housing and its affiliates. She oversees the marketing and communications department which promotes Century’s work in affordable housing and advocates for equitable community development. She is also responsible for media relations, digital content, and special projects.
Ms. Williams has nearly 20 years of experience in nonprofit external affairs and television news production. Most recently, she worked at the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles and Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles. At the outset of her career, she served as a local television news producer at CBS and ABC affiliates.
Ms. Williams holds a master’s degree in public administration from New York University and bachelor’s degrees in journalism and international relations from the University of Southern California. She is a member of Coro Southern California’s Housing and Houselessness Leadership Network, the Public Relations Society of America, and The Communications Network.
Thomas Won
Senior Director,
Accounting
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Thomas Won
Senior Director, Accounting
Thomas Won is Senior Director of Accounting at Century Housing, where he brings more than 20 years of experience in real estate finance and accounting to support Century’s mission and operations.
Prior to joining Century, Mr. Won served as Vice President and Controller at Irongate, a real estate and hospitality company with over $2 billion in assets. There, he led all financial operations, implemented accounting systems, and managed reporting for more than 50 joint ventures and subsidiaries. His earlier experience includes roles as Vice President of Finance at John Laing Homes and as a consultant with Arthur Andersen LLP and independently, advising public agencies such as the Los Angeles Unified School District and the Archdiocese of Los Angeles on real estate strategy and financial management.
Mr. Won began his career as a financial analyst at Kilroy Realty and Communities Southwest, where he contributed to more than $900 million in successful transactions. His work has consistently focused on streamlining financial operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting long-term organizational sustainability.
Mr. Won holds an MBA in Finance from the University of Southern California, an MS in Real Estate from New York University, and a BA in Political Science from the University of California, Irvine.
Lending
Serybrem (CB) Bass
Director,
Loan Administration
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Serybrem (CB) Bass
Director, Loan Administration
Serybrem Bass, known as “CB,” has been a member of the Century team since the corporation’s inception over 30 years ago. With more than 20 years of experience in loan administration, she serves as Director, Loan Administration, having previously held the role of Senior Loan Administration Officer, specializing in the efficient and accurate management and closing of various loan types. Her career reflects a commitment to excellence, ensuring that every loan processed is handled with precision and care. She is knowledgeable in risk management and customer service best practices, which enables her to facilitate smooth transactions for clients.
Throughout her two decades in the industry, Mrs. Bass has built strong relationships with both borrowers and financial institutions, streamlining procedures and enhancing client satisfaction. Her expertise in documentation and compliance allows her to meet the unique needs of each client, and she is passionate about making the loan process transparent and accessible to help clients meet their closing deadlines.
As the primary point of contact for borrowers, lenders, escrow agents, and investors or financiers, Mrs. Bass compiles complete closing packages by preparing documents, collecting and reviewing them, and resolving any issues that may arise, ensuring timely closings. She analyzes and processes incoming draw requests for construction, lines of credit, and predevelopment loans. Additionally, she reviews documentation for proper approvals and disburses loans according to contract terms, while also providing official notary services as needed.
Mrs. Bass applies the same organizational, communication, and management skills she uses at Century to her community involvement. She is a member of the Board of Trustees at Trinity Chapel Life Center and previously served on the Compton Optimist Club before its closure.
Mrs. Bass studied business administration at Panola Junior College in Carthage, Texas. She holds certifications from the National Development Council and the National Business Institute, and she is a certified notary public with the National Notary Association.
Whether at Century or through her community outreach efforts, Mrs. Bass embodies excellence and dedication, demonstrating integrity and genuine, compassionate respect for everyone she encounters in her work.
Tracey Burns
Vice President,
Construction Lending
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Tracey Burns
Vice President, Construction Lending
Tracey L. Burns, Vice President of Construction Lending, is a seasoned professional who has been in the affordable housing industry for the last 18 years. Ms. Burns is responsible for Century’s urban infill construction and affordable housing lending programs throughout California. Most recently, Ms. Burns was selected to oversee the Century Emerging Developers Program designed to promote minority professionals by increasing their access to capital. Ms. Burns has underwritten more than $541 million in predevelopment, acquisition, and construction loans which resulted in more than 2,300 workforce and low-income housing units.
Prior to her employment at Century Housing, Ms. Burns worked with Kaufman and Broad Multi-Housing Group as an Acquisitions Specialist, responsible for evaluating prospective deals and securing documentation for all land acquisitions.
Ms. Burns is a board member of the Executive Committee at the USC Lusk Center for Real Estate, a leading institution in real estate and affordable housing; and she is an advisory member of the Harbor Sustainability Gateway Project, a community-based advocacy organization in the Harbor Gateway South Community. She also oversees community funding for the Boys and Girls Club of the Los Angeles Harbor Gateway. She is a member of the African American Real Estate Professionals (AAREP) as well as an alumna in the Ross Minority Program in Real Estate at the USC Lusk Center. Ms. Burns is also a guest lecturer at USC in real estate development and financing.
Ms. Burns graduated from California State University, Dominguez Hills, with a Bachelor of Science in Public Administration and a concentration in Criminal Justice.
Karen Davis
Vice President, Loan Officer
Southern California
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Karen Davis
Vice President, Loan Officer
Karen Davis, Vice President, Loan Officer, has been in the affordable housing industry for the last 20 years. Ms. Davis’s primary role at Century is to provide early-stage financing for affordable housing developments while broadening relationships with existing clients and building bridges with new clients in the Southern California region.
Prior to her employment at Century, Ms. Davis worked in a variety of roles as project manager and asset manager for both a non-profit developer and a for-profit developer. As a project manager, she focused on activities related to pre-development through construction completion and subsequently to permanent loan conversion. Her duties as an asset manager included managing stabilized asset operations, refinancings, and capital improvements. From these roles she transitioned to banking, underwriting both construction loans and equity investments at Bank of America and CIT/First Citizens Bank. Ms. Davis’s breadth of experience in the full life cycle of the development process brings a unique perspective in her role as a Loan Officer at Century Housing.
Ms. Davis received an undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Austin, Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and a Master of Business Administration from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, with a concentration in Real Estate. She currently serves as a mentor to the Merritt Scholars program and is a Board Member at Heritage Housing in Pasadena, which is an affordable housing developer of for-sale homes.
Alexandra Dawson
Director,
Underwriting & Training
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Alexandra Dawson
Director, Underwriting & Training
As Director, Underwriting & Training, Alexandra Dawson is responsible for managing the underwriting team and overseeing underwriting activities for all of Century’s affordable and workforce housing lending.
Alex has 14 years of experience in the affordable housing industry. Prior to joining Century, Alex was Director of Lending & Investments at LISC LA where she managed real estate investments facilitating the production and preservation of affordable housing and community facilities. While at LISC, Alex originated $150 million in lending that supported the development of over 3,200 units of affordable housing and over 212,000 square feet of community facilities across the region. She also oversaw the statewide Housing Development Training Institute (HDTI) and affordable housing related technical assistance programs.
Alex’s previous affordable housing experience includes project management for a nonprofit developer where she was responsible for managing new construction and acquisition rehab projects across the Southwest. Alex is a graduate of University of Oregon with a Bachelor of Art in International Studies and minor in Latin American Studies, and a graduate of LISC’s Advanced Housing Development Training Institute.
Housing & Community Development
Oscar Alvarado
Vice President,
Housing
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Oscar Alvarado
Vice President, Housing
As Vice President, Housing, Oscar Alvarado supervises Century’s real estate development team which currently has over 2,000 affordable homes in its pipeline. During his tenure with Century, Mr. Alvarado has assembled and established a very productive, creative, and effective team of development professionals. His efforts have helped position Century as a regional leader in multi-phase and master-planned communities — an innovative and high-impact approach to addressing the local affordable housing and homelessness crisis. Mr. Alvarado has worked in affordable housing development in Southern California since 2005 and in that time, he has managed diverse projects serving families, seniors, veterans, the homeless, and the local workforce. Prior to Century, he worked for Thomas Safran & Associates and A Community of Friends in Los Angeles.
In his role, Mr. Alvarado manages the development team’s relationships with key lenders, investors, contractors, and other partners working with Century to identify, finance, and construct affordable and supportive housing. He received a B.A. in Political Economy at the University of California at Berkeley and a Masters of City and Regional Planning from Cornell University. Mr. Alvarado is a board member of American Family Housing, headquartered in Orange County, California.
Christine Byrne
Senior Director,
Fund Development
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Christine Byrne
Senior Director, Fund Development
Christine Byrne is the Senior Director of Fund Development. She brings with her more than 28 years of grant management and oversight experience, 23 years of nonprofit management experience, and more than 18 years of nonprofit fundraising experience.
Christine began her work in the nonprofit sector shortly after receiving her Bachelor of Arts in Clinical Psychology from the University of California at San Diego, providing case management and housing services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Long Beach. During that time, she acquired her Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Counseling at Pepperdine University and began working at a domestic violence shelter while she gained counseling hours towards her licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist. Christine then moved into various management roles, overseeing the shelter and outpatient counseling programs for that organization. Over the course of the next 13 years, Christine served as a Clinical Director, Deputy Director, and then Executive Director of the South Bay Children’s Health Center, where she developed and honed her executive management, grant writing and fundraising skills to support low-income children and families in need of mental health services and dental services.
In the six years prior to joining the Century team, Christine was the Executive Director of the Peninsula Education Foundation, leading the organization to raise millions of dollars to support essential programs and staffing positions for local public schools.
Christine is an alumnus of Leadership Torrance (2015) and has sat on various community committees over the years. Currently, she is a volunteer with the National Charity League, Peninsula Chapter, Los Hermanos, and she is also a board member for the Peninsula High School Drama Booster Club and the Peninsula High School Athletic Booster Club.
Marisa Hoffman
Director,
Property Management
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Marisa Hoffman
Director, Property Management
Marisa Hoffman is the Director of Property Management overseeing Century’s property management operations in support of our mission to provide quality affordable housing that connects residents with mental health services and many other valuable resources. She has over 20 years of experience in the property management industry, specializing in permanent supportive housing with the John Stewart Company and Thomas Safran and Associates.
Mrs. Hoffman is a current member of the Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH). She received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) and her master’s degree in counseling psychology with an emphasis in marriage and family therapy from Argosy University. Mrs. Hoffman has attended several industry-specific courses in fair housing, tax credit compliance, and permanent supportive housing (PSH). PSH courses include trauma-informed care, de-escalation techniques, and crisis intervention.
Paige O’Donnell
Associate Director,
Housing
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Paige O’Donnell
Associate Director, Housing
Paige O’Donnell joined the Century team in May 2019. With an educational background in architecture and belief that housing is a human right, Paige sought out a career in the development of affordable housing. Since 2010, Paige has worked in both the for-profit and nonprofit sectors, managing projects that represent over 1,400 units of affordable housing and $570 million in financing throughout California and Texas. She currently oversees a team that develops permanent supportive housing and affordable housing communities throughout Southern California, inclusive of infill projects and master-planned communities.
Paige is a native of Los Angeles and holds a degree from the University of Michigan’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning.
Heather Sharp
Vice President,
Property Operations
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Heather Sharp
Vice President, Property Operations
Heather Sharp is the Vice President of Property Operations overseeing the internal and third-party managed portfolio of Century’s properties. She has over 20 years of experience in the affordable housing industry, working in operations and development with the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angles (HACLA), the John Stewart Company, and Thomas Safran & Associates.
Ms. Sharp is a current member of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) and the Consortium for Housing and Asset Management (CHAM). She received her bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). In addition, Ms. Sharp holds several industry-specific certifications from organizations such as the National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA), including Specialist in Housing Credit Management (SHCM), Certified Professional of Occupancy (CPO), and Fair Housing Certification (FHC).
Patricia Valladolid
Director,
Community Development
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Patricia Valladolid
Director, Community Development
Patricia Valladolid is the Director of Community Development with Century Housing. She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of California, Los Angeles and her Master’s degree in Public Administration from California State University Dominguez Hills. Ms. Valladolid has spent over 15 years in the field of community development with a focus on affordable housing; her expertise is working with federal funding and community-based grant programs. She has experience in community-led campaigns that included data collection and analysis, public meetings, and building the capacity of residents. She has led multiple community-based strategies that promote community empowerment and health outcomes. Ms. Valladolid uses asset-based community development to focus on resilience, social capital, and empowerment to provide community-led solutions. She has a wealth of experience in affordable housing and across various divisions and communities in Los Angeles.
Ms. Valladolid started her career at Abode Communities. During her eight-year tenure, she was successful in culminating a 16-year revitalization project with the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angles (HACLA) that resulted in 178 units of project-based permanent supportive housing with services. Her skill in service coordination, project management, and community development has been recognized by local officials and the affordable housing industry. In her current role Ms. Valladolid is tasked with leading the charge of a 15-year transformational plan in San Pedro, California. With her prior involvement in and around the Harbor/South Bay area of Los Angeles Council District 15, she has built sustainable relationships with non-profit, business, and governmental communities. Ms. Valladolid brings unique capabilities to expand and influence the impact of community development as it relates to equity in BIPOC communities.
Kimberly Wee
Vice President, Residential Services
Executive Director, Century Villages at Cabrillo
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Kimberly Wee
Vice President, Residential Services
Executive Director, Century Villages at Cabrillo
As Executive Director of Century Villages at Cabrillo and Vice President of Residential Services, Ms. Wee oversees the services offered to residents in Century’s supportive housing developments. Ms. Wee has more than two decades of program development and contracts experience, which enables her to oversee Century’s intensive case management county contract, develop and evaluate programming for adults and youth, as well as support the larger backbone role that Century Villages at Cabrillo plays within the community. She supports a dedicated team of case managers and clinical staff that serve formerly homeless veterans, youth, and families. At the Villages at Cabrillo, she has worked collaboratively to strengthen and expand the community resulting in thousands of lives being transformed.
Ms. Wee began her work in social services and as an advocate for women in Connecticut more than 20 years ago. She received her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Psychology at Central Connecticut State University. As an undergrad, she worked in the Women’s Center and the Counseling Center where she first began her work as a certified domestic violence counselor and sexual assault advocate. Her work as an undergrad led to being offered a prestigious graduate fellowship to study substance abuse and sexual assault on college campuses throughout the state. In 1998, she relocated to California where she began working at a domestic violence shelter in Orange County which led to her career path in the field and to Long Beach.
In 2000, she started her work in Long Beach at a domestic violence agency as Program Coordinator. She worked to integrate the shelter and agency into the new community and to build the program into the success it is today. She held several leadership positions in the agency including the Senior Director of Contracts and Quality Assurance. Ms. Wee remains active in the domestic violence movement as a graduate of BlueShield’s Strongfield Leadership Program, an intense 18-month statewide initiative for leaders in the domestic violence field and as a long time member and current president of End Abuse Long Beach. She is a graduate of the Leadership Long Beach Institute, class of 2020, and has recently joined their board of directors.
Jaylene Westfall
Director,
Resident Services
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Jaylene Westfall
Director, Resident Services
As Director of Resident Services, Ms. Westfall oversees the services offered to residents in Century’s supportive housing developments. She supports Century’s Oasis Resident Services (Oasis) team of case managers and clinical staff that serve formerly homeless veterans, youth, and families.
Ms. Westfall has more than 20 years of experience in case management, program development, crisis intervention and trauma work specifically with domestic violence and sexual assault victims. She is certified as both a sexual assault and domestic violence advocate and holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology. She also has an advanced degree in education and worked in special education for two years. Her experience in these fields gives her a unique perspective in creating programming and services that fits the unique needs of the residents living in supportive housing.
Ms. Westfall began working with victims of sexual assault as an advocate with the Rape Crisis Center in San Luis Obispo first as a volunteer and then as staff. She answered the crisis hotline, accompanied victims to interviews with law enforcement and medical exams and provided education to middle and high school students. After moving to Los Angeles County in 1996, she began working at a domestic violence shelter which eventually led to the Villages at Cabrillo and her career with Century starting in 2011.
In 2013, she joined the board of the Long Beach Homeless Coalition and currently serves as the treasurer. As a member of the board, she has served on the steering committee for the City of Long Beach’s Point in Time homeless count since 2017. Realizing her commitment to the Long Beach community, Ms. Westfall joined the Junior League of Long Beach, an organization committed to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community. Ms. Westfall credits the league with providing her ongoing leadership development and served as President in the 2022-2023 league year.
