Georgia Initiative for Community Housing (GICH) Committee

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Winder GICH LogoThe City of Winder is committed to transforming our community through the Georgia Initiative for Community Housing (GICH). Our goal is to improve the quality of life for residents by creating vibrant, sustainable neighborhoods where everyone can thrive. GICH contributes to community development by increasing workforce housing, supporting neighborhood revitalization, and building local capacity for growth. Together, we’re building a stronger, more prosperous Winder that works for everyone. 

 

Georgia Initiative for Community Housing Members and Terms of Office

 Name

Date Appointed Re-Appointed

Term Expiration Date

 Position

 

Notes

 

Jonathan Lynn

 

April 8, 2025

 

December 31, 2027

 

Chair (Primary Contact)

 

City of Winder, City Administrator

Taffy McCormick

March 5, 2024

December 31, 2026

City of Winder Representative (Secondary Contact)

 

City of Winder,
Councilmember

 

Michelle Yawn

 

January 1, 2010

 

December 31, 2026

 

Team Member

 

Winder Housing Authority,
Executive Director

Jennifer Benford

March 5, 2024

December 31, 2026

Team Member

 

Barrow County School System,
Assistant Superintendent System Operations

 

Todd Faulkner

 

March 5, 2024

 

December 31, 2026

 

Team Member

 

Zaxby's,
Licensee / Franchise Owner

 

Tifanie Ring

 

March 5, 2024

 

December 31, 2026

 

Team Member

 

New Path,
Executive Director

 

Nichole Tanner

 

November 3, 2025

 

December 31, 2028

 

Team Member

 

Georgia Department of Community Supervision – Piedmont Judicial Circuit, Community Coordinator

 

Joeann Malone

 

November 3, 2025

 

December 31, 2028

 

Team Member

 

The Salvage Baptist Church, Pastor

 

Jennifer Sims

 

November 3, 2025

 

December 31, 2028

 

Team Member

 

Union Home Mortgage, Branch Manager