Our Team
who we are
Our team has an unparalleled depth and breadth of program knowledge developed over 24 years corporately. We have built our respective careers serving in, and supporting, the affordable housing industry, driven by a shared commitment to excellence in addressing housing needs. Having served successfully in leadership positions within the industry, our team understands not only the complexities of the programs administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and cross-cutting agencies, but also the challenges involved in significant streamlining and reform.
lead consulting team
Lucie Du, President & CEO
With over 30 years of experience in the affordable housing sector, Lucie specializes in providing technical assistance to Housing Authorities and managing PBCA requirements.
Anthony O'Leary, Senior Vice President
Tony O’Leary has served in leadership and senior management positions in the affordable housing industry for more than 30 years.
Leslie Schmeltzer, VP Consulting
With over 24 years of experience in the affordable housing sector, Leslie Schmeltzer oversees all consulting projects for Du & Associates.
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Greg Wicklund, VP PBCA Programs
Greg Wicklund has 15 years of experience in the affordable multifamily housing industry, overseeing Project Based Contract Administration operations.
Ron Lebsock, Director of IT & Senior Consultant
Ron Lebsock has over 30 years of experience in the affordable housing industry and brings both IT and housing management expertise to the team.
Sherri Scheetz, Strategic Advisor
With over 30 years in the affordable housing sector, Sherri Scheetz brings both private and public sector management and development experience to D&A.
Donna Mills, Senior Consultant
Ms. Mills, formerly Chief Housing Officer with Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA), has over 30 years of experience in the affordable housing industry.
James Patton, Lead Analyst
As a senior analyst with Du & Associates since 2017, James Patton is experienced in project management, financial analysis and asset management.
PHA Repositioning Advisors
Ellen Goff
Ellen Goff has over 26 years of experience working with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Public Housing and Multifamily Housing programs, Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) properties, state, county and other affordable housing programs. Her expertise is in both the programmatic and operational details of assisted housing properties including HUD reporting, compliance, operations and financial management and oversight.
Zachary Marks
Zachary Marks is currently the Director of Development for the Montgomery County Housing Opportunities Commission (HOC) and is an active member of the D&A consulting team. He led the conversion of HOC’s Public Housing portfolio via the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program including eight in-place renovation conversions as well as four off-site, new-construction conversions.
compliance specialists
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Kathleen McCormick, Senior Asset Manager
Kathi McCormick has spent over 20 years in the affordable housing sector, specializing in all aspects of compliance and quality assurance.
Monica Bigelow, Manager-Resident Inquiries
With over 25 years of experience in the affordable housing industry, Monica specializes in HUD compliance for PBCA communities.
Kristy Hall, Manager-MORs
Ms. Hall has over 35 years of experience in the affordable multifamily housing industry, specializing in Management and Occupancy Reviews for Michigan and Hawaii.