FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, November 5, 2026
Media Contact: Penny Martin
Phone: 614.728.2911
Email: pmartin@ohiohome.org
Ohio Housing Finance Agency Announces New Staff and Promotions
COLUMBUS, OH - The Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) is proud to share that Johari Canady, Shawn Moss, Jessica Sebastian-Mora, White Thewu, Matt Treadway, and Andrew Wente have joined the Agency. Waseem Ahmed, Hannah Amare, Barbara Carter, and Jessica Grimm have been promoted.
Johari Canady joins OHFA as an asset manager in the Office of Multifamily Housing – Compliance & Asset Management Division. She earned her bachelor’s degree from The Ohio State University and an MBA from Franklin University and has been a licensed real estate agent in Ohio since 2016. Johari’s previous experience in both the private and public sectors includes corporate and home mortgage lending, multifamily rental housing development, notary closings, commercial/residential building and zoning permitting, and legislative process management.
Shawn Moss brings more than 19 years of affordable housing expertise to the Office of Multifamily Housing – Compliance & Asset Management Division where he serves as the training & technical assistance administrator. Prior to joining OHFA, Shawn served as an assistant vice president at the Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority, leading the daily operations of the Housing Choice Voucher Program. He earned his bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Rio Grande.
Jessica Sebastian-Mora is a legal assistant in the Legal Office. She graduated in 2024 from Capital University with an undergraduate degree in business management and a minor in psychology. Prior to joining OHFA, she was an administrative assistant in the private sector where she developed a strong foundation in organization, communication, and business operations.
White Thewu has joined OHFA as a bond accountant 3 in the Office of Finance. He has experience in accounting, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll management. Prior to joining OHFA, White was an accounting manager for Maryhaven. In addition to two bachelor's degrees — one in accounting and another in management information systems — he has an MBA in finance from Franklin University.
Matt Treadway joins OHFA as a housing examiner in the Office of Multifamily Housing – Compliance & Asset Management Division. He has 14 years of experience working with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the last four focused on the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program. He also received his Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP) designation. Prior to his work in affordable housing, Matt served three years in the United States Army and worked construction for 20 years.
Andrew Wente has joined OHFA as the director of the Office of Program Integrity & Monitoring. Throughout his career, he has built and optimized customer support infrastructures, led major system and customer relationship management (CRM) transitions, and strengthened cross‑functional collaboration to drive higher service quality and organizational efficiency. Andrew holds a bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership from Wright State University and has completed Lean Six Sigma training through the Academy for Excellence in Healthcare.
Promotions
Waseem Ahmed has been promoted from bond accountant 2 to fiscal operations coordinator in the Office of Finance. Prior to starting work at OHFA in January 2023, he prepared tax, bookkeeping, and financial statements as a tax accountant at 3 QS CPA. Waseem studied accounting and economics at the Hailey College of Commerce at Punjab University.
Hannah Amare has been promoted from housing examiner to asset manager in the Office of Multifamily Housing – Compliance & Asset Management Division. Prior to coming to OHFA in 2024, she oversaw market-rate, LIHTC, Housing Development Gap Financing (HDAP), and project-based programs while managing a large family property for Preservation of Affordable Housing, Inc. (POAH) Communities. During her career, Hannah has held several other key positions, including property manager and regional manager, for which she was responsible for a large portfolio.
Barbara Carter has been promoted from compliance review coordinator to asset manager in the Office of Multifamily Housing – Compliance & Asset Management Division. In 2023, she moved from a temporary assignment to a full‑time position with OHFA, bringing with her experience in regulatory processes, compliance standards, and project data and quality requirements.
Jessica Grimm has been promoted from human resources officer to deputy director of Human Resources in the Human Resources Office. She has served the state of Ohio for 22 years in positions of increasing responsibility, including human resources roles with the Department of Administrative Services (DAS) and the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) before joining OHFA in 2022.
The Ohio Housing Finance Agency is an Equal Opportunity Housing entity. Loans are available on a fair and equal basis regardless of race, color, religion, sex, familial status, national origin, military status, disability or ancestry. Please visit www.ohiohome.org for more information.