Christel Kiker

Christel joined the firm in July 2012 as an Administrative Assistant in the HOME Program. She has an extensive customer service and retail management background. She worked for Hastings Entertainment, a book, music and video store for 15 years. She managed stores in Hobbs, NM and Tyler, TX.

As HOME Administrative Assistant, Christel coordinates with representatives in the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, city or county personnel and homeowners in Owner Occupied projects funded under the HOME Program. Responsibilities under this program include homeowner income verification and documentation, environmental clearance and financial reporting. Christel also conducts homeowner applicant meetings, prepares construction bid packets and conducts bid openings, while coordinating construction projects.

During the past year and a half, Christel has acquired knowledge and experience in the area of labor enforcement for Texas Community Development Block Grant programs. In this capacity, she issues and confirms Davis Bacon Wage Rates, reviews contractor payrolls for compliance, and reports all violations accordingly. She also has experience in preparation of Environmental Review Records associated with the Texas Community Development program grants.