Who We Are

Guadalupe Community Development Corporation was Incorporated in 1992 as a non-profit community development corporation (CDC) to promote the availability and quality of affordable housing for low and moderate income individuals and families.

The GCDC has been directly involved in assisting individuals and
families in Guadalupe by providing acquisition of, and development of land for construction of family owned affordable housing.

The GCDC has performed in the capacity of co-developer for three small subdivisions in Guadalupe and for two multi-family Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) rental developments, as well as, homeownership single family homes and multiple scatered sites throughout Guadalupe.

Our Mission

Increase Adequate

Provide adequate training and education to prepare individuals and families seeking for home ownership

Safe and Affordable

Provide acquisition and development services for affordable housing programs in Guadalupe and surrounding areas

Seek Funding

Seek grants and gap funds for site development, new construction, and home purchase to ensure affordability

Meet the Team

The Guadalupe CDC Affordable Housing Organization Staff Members

Executive Director

Steve Langstaff

From May 2019 until present Steve Langstaff has served as the Executive Director for the GCDC and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the GCDC Board of Directors. He also provides oversight of the GCDC financial activities, manages, and prepares the submissions of grant applications for program funding opportunities.

Finance Director

Mark Johnson

Mark works with the GCDC on a part time basis providing accounting and financial services. Mr. Johnson has years of experience with both private, municipal and federally funded programs. He served over 20 years with the Town of Guadalupe serving as Finance Director and interim Town Manger.

Housing Assistant

Veronica Matuz

Veronica is a recent retired Town of Guadalupe employee with 30 years of service. She has been working for the GCDC since October 2021 completing funding applications, buyer application processing and assisting in the GCDC rehab program that started in November 2021. Veronica has four year's experience working in single family housing application processing.

Housing Inspector

James Vermilion

Jay Vermilion has provided new construction and Re-habilitation program support for municipal and non-profit housing programs for over twenty years. He has over forty years of construction experience for Maricopa County and Self-help housing programs in Guadalupe AZ. Jay completes inspections on homes for the GCDC and assist to assessment of lots to purchase.

Rehab Program Assistant

Tamara Matuz

Tamara is the newest team member for the Guadalupe CDC working part-time as the Housing Rehabilitation Program Assistant. She will take on the responsibility of accepting and review initial intake applications, verifies income, case manages the files, and maintains the waiting list of applicants. She is also an Arizona State University Alumni where she earned a BAS in Graphic Information Technology: Web Design & Development.

GCDC Board Members

The Guadalupe CDC Affordable Housing Organization Board Members

Sally Ann Gonzales

President

Lorenzo Ortega

Member

Frances Osuna

Vice President

Joe Sánchez

Member

Veronica Flores

Secretary/Treasurer

Mary Uriarte

Member

Rafael Armenta

Member