Vision

We envision a day when all people, regardless of abilities, are neighbors and friends.

Values

• Choice: We believe all people have a right to options that improve their quality of life.
• Participation:  We believe that people with disabilities have a right to participate fully in society.
• Transformation: We believe that trans-formative change can occur in the communities we serve as a result of our efforts.

2024 Board of Directors

Options is fortunate to have a seasoned and knowledgeable team leading the Board of Trustees.  At its recent Annual Meeting, the Board elected officers for 2024. Thank you to these committed and long-serving professionals who take the work of Options for Supported Housing to heart!

Kathy Streblo serves as Executive Director after serving as Associate Executive Director for Operations since 2013.  Kathy is a licensed Social Worker, with a BSW from Capital University.  She was formerly the Executive Director of United Cerebral Palsy of Central Ohio from 2001 to 2011. Kathy has over 20 years of combined government and non-profit experience in the human services field.  Prior to her work at UCP of Central Ohio, she was employed for 15 years as the area manager with the Texas Rehabilitation Commission, Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation. Her work experience has been exclusively serving people with disabilities with an emphasis on intellectual and developmental disability services.  After successfully negotiating a merger between UCP of Central Ohio and Goodwill Columbus Inc., she transitioned to a leadership opportunity with Center of Vocational Opportunities (COVA)  where she  served as a Program Director for two and a half years prior to joining Options.

Jen Henson

• Started Residential Capital Corp in 2003 after 7 years with Banc One Capital Funding (national multifamily lender) and Banc One Community Development Corp (affordable housing lender and investor). RCC arranged funding on approximately $100 million of multifamily and commercial mortgage transactions.
• Prior to Banc One, 21 years with Chase Mortgage Services/Chemical Mortgage in various capacities: HUD and VA approved underwriter, created bonds using originated mortgages for sale in the secondary market, escrow administration manager, regulatory compliance manager.
• In 2007, engaged by Scioto Properties LLC to expand affordable housing capabilities: source funding grants, investigate various affordable housing lending programs (HUD, Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac, state housing agencies, state DD agencies) that could be used by Scioto to expand their portfolio.

Lisa Boise

Options welcomed new staff member Lisa Boise at year end. Lisa serves as the Associate Executive Director and Senior Staff Accountant.  She joined Options in May and has proven skills in budgeting, accounts payable, operations and HR. Welcome to Options for Supported Housing Lisa!