Meet OHFA's Executive Staff
OHFA's experienced executive staff facilitates the Agency's mission by overseeing and directing the programs and operations that help increase the availability of affordable housing opportunities in Ohio. To learn more about any of our executive staff members, please download the bios provided below.
Shawn Smith
Shawn Smith joined OHFA in 2019 after nearly two decades as a governmental accounting and public finance professional. Shawn is a Certified Public Manager and Certified Ohio Fiscal Professional. More about Shawn Smith...
Angela Hawkins
Angela Hawkins was named Chief Legal Counsel for OHFA in late 2022. More about Angela Hawkins...
Christine Proebstl
Christine Proebstl has served as OHFA's Board liaison and Executive Administrator since 2005 and has been with the agency since joining in 2003. More about Christine Proebstl...
Gina Scheiderer
Gina Scheiderer joined OHFA in February 2020 as its Director of Human Resources. She brings 32 years of government human resources experience, having worked for elected officials, within the judicial branch and other executive branch offices. More about Gina Scheiderer...
Paula Steele
Paula Steele joined OHFA as its Director of Operations in 2021 with more than 30 years of private and public sector experience. More about Paula Steele...