Maria Elena Quintero

Maria Elena became an integral part of CEDC in 2008. Maria Elena works closely with the CEO and CFO to ensure the owner’s goals are met for the properties and the PM Department. Maria Elena is responsible for the operations of the Compliance of the Property Management Department with a rental portfolio of 26 Tax Credit and USDA-RD Farm Workers communities with a total of approximately 1232 units in the County of Ventura. Maria Elena provides leadership and direction to management, compliance, and residents. Maria has 17 years of experience in the multi-family industry. She has worked in both tax credit and market rate properties. Maria Elena started her career as a Resident Manager at Courtyard at Harvard Apartments and Rodney Fernandez Gardens. Maria Elena held various positions within the same Company as a Resident Manager, Property Supervisor, Compliance & Audit Specialist, Compliance Manager, interim PM Director and then as a Director of Compliance. Maria Elena also has experience working with another non-profit Property Management company, but most of her affordable housing career, experience and knowledge has been with Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation (CEDC). Maria’s strong property management background, knowledge, and experience in Compliance with the various affordable programs are an asset to the Property Management Division to ensure high quality management practices at CEDC’s housing communities.