Our Staff

LEADERSHIP

Lending

Angela Allen

President | NMLS#52353

Angie is a 40-year veteran of the real estate, finance and lending industry and serves Highlands Housing Corporation as President. She empowers clients with knowledge, tools and resources to make informed financial choices. Angie believes that homeownership has long been the cornerstone of the American dream signifying independence and financial security. Owning a home has profound benefits for families from historically underserved communities by keeping them more engaged in the neighborhoods where they live. She is passionate about ensuring that everyone receives an equal opportunity to access safe affordable housing.

Tiffany Boston

HOUSING SPECIALIST | NMLS#1715209

Tiffany serves as our Housing Specialist in Wayne County. As a Wayne County native, Tiffany’s first experience with Highlands Housing was constructing her home with one of our first Self-Help groups. Tiffany then served as an AmeriCorp Vista Volunteer for 2 years before joining the staff as a permanent employee. Having gone through the building process, Tiffany possesses the unique ability to relate to homeowners interested in our home building programs.

Rebecca Taylor

Housing Specialist | NMLS#1713992

Becky is our Housing Specialist based in London. First as a homeowner building a new home through the Highlands Housing homeownership program,  Becky firmly believes that better housing builds stronger families and enjoys helping others achieve the dream of owning a well-built, affordable, energyefficient, safe place to call home.

Construction

Darrell Kinnett

Vice President | Construction Manager | Certified HERS Rater

As the Highlands Housing Corporation Construction Manager, Darrell Kinnett oversees the construction of homes in McCreary, Pulaski, and Wayne Counties. Darrell is Wayne County native and third generation builder, who brings over 40 years of construction experience to Highlands Housing.
In addition, Darrell is responsible for Energy Star certifications, keeping up to date with code enforcement regulations, and is certified to perform HERS ratings and state required HVAC duct testing. Darrell is driven is to provide quality-built, energy-efficient housing to underserved homeowners.

Ray Lewis

Project manager

A Laurel County native, Ray Lewis is responsible for overseeing the construction of new homes built by Highlands Housing. Prior to joining Highlands Housing Corporation, Ray owned a construction business for 14 years where he performed new construction, remodeling, and flooring making him a perfect fit for the work he performs for Highlands Housing serving homeowners in Bell, Laurel, Rockcastle and Whitley Counties.

Board Members

Chairman

Richard Foley

  • Cumberland College, Retired
  • Williamsburg Community Development Agency, Retired

board member

Bill Singleton

  • Lumber King, Former Owner
  • Certified Public Accountant

 

board member

Judy Redden

  • Former McCreary County Magistrate
  • McCreary County Schools (Retired)
board member

Joe Summers

  • Monticello Bank
  • Clinton County Schools, Retired
board member

John Phelps

  • Former Cumberland County Judge Executive
  • First & Farmers Bank, Retired
board member

Leah Norvell

  • Branch Manager, Community Trust Bank
board member

Patsy Perdue

  • American Woodmark, Retired

board member

Donald Proffitt

  • Executive Director of HOMES, Inc., Retired

board member

Tamara Cox

  • Daniel Boone Community Action Agency, Coordinator Rockcastle County Office (Retired)

Contact Us

Lending:
(606) 729-0215
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General Inquiries:
(606) 864-5175
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President & CEO
606.729.1035
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Wayne County Residents:
(606) 278-2508
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Contractors & Subcontractors:
(606) 307-4753
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