The Housing Network of Hamilton County is composed of a diverse team of members and volunteers that work to provide and maintain affordable housing for people with disabilities. We are available to answer any questions you might have. Don’t hesitate to reach out!
Gina Gehm
Executive Director
513.619.2974
ggehm@inclusivehr.org
Gina serves as Executive Director of Housing Network of Hamilton County. Since 2005, Gina has worked to provide affordable housing opportunities, focusing on housing for people with disabilities for the past several years. She believes that having an affordable quality home that works for an individual is critical to a person’s success and well being. It is Gina’s goal to create these housing opportunities for people with disabilities.
Dennis Ruhe
Maintenance Director
513.619.2927
druhe@inclusivehr.org
Dennis has been with The Housing Network for 11 years. He had 16 years of experience working in the apartment industry before he decided to make the switch to the nonprofit sector, which he feels provides more meaningful and fulfilling work.
Michelle Cottingham
Business Manager
513.552.0620
mcottingham@inclusivehr.org
Michelle has been with the Housing Network of Hamilton County for 2 years. She has over 20 years experience working in the nonprofit sector. She loves the mission of the agency and knowing that we are able to provide housing for people with disabilities.
Christina Zillich
Occupancy Specialist
513.619.2929
czillich@inclusivehr.org
Christina has worked with The Housing Network of Hamilton County for the past 5 years. She discovered us after seeking out opportunities for one of her own family members, so assisting individuals with disabilities is very near and dear to her heart. Christina ensures clients have a smooth transition when moving in or out of our properties.
Jim Cason
Maintenance Technician
Jim has worked with The Housing Network of Hamilton County for 16 years performing maintenance on our properties. He initially joined our team so he could utilize his skills to assist others, and he hopes our organization can one day expand to the inner city of Cincinnati to better the lives of even more clients.
Chris Telken
Maintenance Technician
Chris is new to our maintenance team and brings excellent experience in a specialty maintenance shop. Chris is eager, effective, and excited to be able to do maintenance to serve a higher purpose.
Rex Null
Maintenance Technician
Rex is also a new member to our maintenance team. He brings an extensive maintenance to our team and is excited to work with individuals with disabilities.
| Board Member | Role |
| Melanie Beck | Chair |
| Rick Taylor | Vice-Chair |
| Steve Newsome | Treasurer |
| Lasserre Braadley | Secretary |
| Barb Neman | Trustee |
| Michael Denlinger | Trustee |
| Kirk Paisley | Trustee |
| Josh Svarda | Trustee |
| Steven Evans | Trustee |