Chairperson

Appointment 12-08-2015 | Term ending 11-30-2025

Joseph P. Carlson previously served on the Worcester Housing Authority Board of Commissioners from 1995-2005; most of the years he served as Chairman. He was reappointed in 2015, and currently serves as the Chairperson. Joe is currently the President of the Central MA AFL-CIO, and serves on the boards of the Massachusetts AFL-CIO, the United Way of Central Massachusetts, and has served on the board of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership.

Vice-Chairperson

Appointment 11-29-2016 | Term ending 11-21-2026

Joseph M. Capone is a state appointee to the Worcester Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, appointed in 2016. He currently serves on the Public Education Nominating Council, the Board of CSX Transportation, and formerly served as President of the East Side Improvement Club. Joseph previously served as Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Committee for 10 years and Chairman of the Board of the DCU Center.

Treasurer

Appointment 03-22-2016 | Term ending 11-30-2026

Jose Ramos was appointed to the Worcester Housing Authority Board of Commissioners in 2016 and serves as the Tenant Representative. He works with resident leaders from 14 WHA properties, attending tenant meetings, crime watch meetings and jurisdiction wide Resident Council meetings and advocates on behalf of WHA tenants.

Member

Appointment 01-25-2017 | Term ending 11-30-2022

William J. Eddy was appointed to the Worcester Housing Authority Board of Commissioners in 2017. He is the Executive Director of the Massachusetts Association of Early Education and Care. William formerly served as an elected City Councilor for District 5 from 2008-2013.

Member

Appointment 11-14-2017 | Term ending 11-30-2022

Rané Bracey-Westbrook was appointed to the Worcester Housing Authority Board of Commissioners from October 2017 - October 2022. Commissioner Bracey-Westbrook has an extensive background in the nonprofit sector. Her commitment to the industry was reinforced by earning both her Nonprofit Management professional certificate and her Graduate Degree from Harvard University. She currently is employed as a Senior Director for a nationally recognized nonprofit organization, where she co-leads the efforts of the DEI policy subcommittee developing best practices supporting an equitable work environment. In her spare time, she volunteers as a Director of Fund Development for a local homeless youth center. Commissioner Bracey-Westbrook is passionate about giving back to her community and advocates for those most in need.