Rocky Mountain Communities

Street Address:
225 E. 16th Avenue, Suite 1060
Denver, CO 80203


Phone: 303-863-8651
Fax: 303-863-8806
Website: www.rockymountaincommunities.org

Douglas B. Smith, Chief Executive Officer

Contact Name: Douglas B Smith
Phone: 303-863-8651x101
Fax:
Email: smithd@rmmha.org


Staff Size: Full Time: 45    Part Time: 2

Background
The Rocky Mountain Mutual Housing Association, Inc., was founded in 1992 with the belief that those people who do not own their homes could enjoy safe, affordable, quality housing and have a significant voice in the management and operation of their housing communities.

Mission
The principle mission is to be a partnership organization of local community and resident members that develops, owns, and manages permanent affordable housing and provides related services for low- and moderate-income residents. The residents are members of and have a voice in the affairs of the Mutual Housing Association.

Total Operating Expense (9/30/2007): $4,561,419

 Lines of Business
  • Asset and Property Management


    • National NeighborWorks ® Programs
  • NeighborWorks Multifamily Initiative

    • Accomplishments in FY 2008
  • Provided 35 families with pre- and post- purchase housing counseling.
  • Rehabilitated or repaired 0 rental or owner occupied units (1-4 units).
  • Assisted 0 families in purchasing a home through homeownership counseling, downpayment, closing cost or financing assistance.
  • Owned or managed 1086 rental units.
  • Invested $ in the community through Rocky Mountain Mutual Housing Association, Inc.'s revolving loan fund, which leveraged $120,303 from conventional lenders and other sources.
  • Total direct investment in the community is $120,303.

    • Additional Accomplishments
    Date Additional Accomplishment
    8/13/2009 In December, RMC completed the refinance of its 300 unit Garden Court property with Fannie Mae. RMC is currently utilizing $1,750,000 of the proceeds to completely refinish the exterior of the property wrapping the buildings and using an insulated vinyl product that will reduce maintenance costs and improve the energy efficiency of the property. The funds will also be used for replacing roofs on 14 buildings, replacing the perimeter fence, asphalt resurfacing, and some cement replacement. The junior olympic pool was completely resurfaced and we have replaced 2 domestic hot water boilers with budgeted replacement funding from the property.

    Community Services
  • Community Building

  •  Leadership Training

  • Financial Planning and Assistance

  •  Financial Education

  • Housing Programs and Home Ownership Counseling

  •  Housing for Elderly

  •  Housing for Handicapped

  •  Section 8 Housing


    • Board of Directors
    NameBoard Role/TitleSectorCompany/OrganizationJob Title
    Scott BarkerBoard MemberBusiness  
    Patrick CoyleBoard MemberLocal Government  
    Girmai GebrehiwetBoard MemberResidentKeller Williams 
    Ousmane GueyeBoard TreasurerResident  
    George E. HamblinBoard PresidentResident  
    Lara JakubowskiBoard MemberOther  
    Dale MingiltonBoard Vice ChairBusiness  
    Mike RosserBoard SecretaryResident  
    Gordon E Von StrohBoard Member EmeritusResident  

    About the NeighborWorks ® Network
    The NeighborWorks® network is a nationwide network of more than 240 community development organizations working in nearly 4358 urban, suburban and rural communities across America. These organizations engage in revitalization strategies that strengthen communities and transform lives. In the last five years alone, NeighborWorks® organizations have generated more than $8.5 billion in reinvestment and helped more than 500,000 families of modest means purchase or improve their homes or secure safe, decent rental or mutual housing.

    NeighborWorks ® America Contact Information
    District:  Rocky Mountain
    Name:  Josie Martinez-Littig
    Phone:  303-782-4805
    Toll-Free:  
    Fax:  303-782-5568
    Email:  jlittig@nw.org