Leadership

The Charleston Redevelopment Corporation and the Palmetto Community Land Trust initiative are guided and governed by an experienced board of directors reflecting the cross-section of stakeholders in the community. 

Officers & Directors 2025

 
 

Jonathan Oakman (President and Chairperson)

Landmark Enterprises

Geona Shaw-Johnson (Vice President)
City of Charleston, Housing and Community Development**

Cheryl F. Ferraro, CPA (Treasurer)
Humanities Foundation, Inc./James Doran Company

Diane Hamilton (Secretary)
Maryville/Ashleyville Neighborhood Association

Carol Jackson

Otha Meadows

Charleston Trident Urban League

Aris Ferguson                

Charleston Housing Authority

Casdell Singleton
Palmetto Community Action Partnership

April J. Wood
Historic Charleston Foundation**

F. A. Johnson, II Esq., Chief Executive Officer

 
 

** Represents three permanent stakeholder corporations with permanent representation on the board of directors:
The City of Charleston  //  The City of Charleston Housing Authority  //  Historic Charleston Foundation

 
 
 
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