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Director's Welcome
Welcome to OHCS
Photo: Victor Merced, Director
Victor Merced, Director
As the Agency’s new Director, I would like to “welcome” you to our website.  I am excited about joining the OHCS team and look forward to the opportunity to continue the Agency’s vision in helping Oregonians obtain affordable housing and become self-reliant through the use of OHCS programs.
 
Our mission is to “reach out for opportunities to create partnerships that improve Oregonians’ lives and the quality of our communities.”  Our vision is to be the agency that maximizes opportunities through the creative and efficient use of resources.  The Agency and its staff are committed to preserving the public trust through exercising the highest level of fiduciary responsibility, implementing excellent customer service, maintaining high employee morale, exhibiting strong leadership, respecting diversity, and displaying innovation and creativity in our work.
 
I look forward to the opportunity to work with you in accomplishing our goals and objectives.  Should you have ideas or suggestions on how we could accomplish our mission more effectively, please do not hesitate to contact us (E-mail).
 
I would also like to take this opportunity to introduce the Agency's Deputy Director, Rick Crager.
 


Deputy Director
Photo:  Rick Crager, Deputy Director
Rick Crager, Deputy Director
Thank you for visiting our website and for your interest in Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS).  OHCS is unique in that we deliver services through a network of community-based partners.  The strength of our partners is a key to our success.  We must encourage innovation, look for ways to continually improve operations and provide a high level of customer service to our partners.  This is critical to ensuring that limited resources are directed to those most in need so that they can achieve self-sufficiency, and that opportunities for community economic development are realized.
 
The Department's moto is "Setting the Standard."  In our efforts to continually improve as an organization your comments are important.  Thanks again for your support of our efforts to improve the quality of life in Oregon communities.

Related Resources
Victor Merced - Bio
 
Victor Merced - Speeches, Presentations and Articles  
 
Rick Crager - Bio
 
Page updated: May 07, 2007

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