Community Housing Opportunities Corporation (CHOC)
Community Housing Opportunities Corporation (CHOC) is an economic and community development organization that promotes healthy communities and opportunities for youth, families and seniors. Since 1984, CHOC has provided housing to thousands of families, delivering needed services to low-income individuals and families.
Real Estate Specialization
| Affordable Housing |
| Manufactured Housing |
Investment Type
| JV partnership |
| Acquisition/Fee Simple |
Investment Style
| Core |
| Value-add |
Manuela Silva
Ms. Silva is responsible for the overall direction of CHOC, and its affiliates. She joined CHOC as CEO in October 2006. Ms. Silva has an extensive background in non-profit governance and management, as well as real estate development. For over 30-years, Ms. Silva has provided a wide range of services to both non-profit and private sector clients in the areas of Real Estate Development, Economic Development, Organizational Management, Resource Development, and solving challenges that cross boundaries between professional disciplines and government agencies. Ms. Silva served as Sr. Executive Officer of the Fruitvale Development Corporation, where she directed and oversaw a diverse portfolio of mixed-use, mixed-income, urban in-fill real estate development activities, including development of the nationally acclaimed Fruitvale-BART Transit Village. Ms. Silva is a graduate of University of San Francisco, McLaren School of Business and Professional Studies.
Peter Lundberg
Peter M. Lundberg oversees the financial operations of CHOC, and its affiliates. Mr. Lundberg is a key contributor to the real estate development strategies and long-range planning. As CFO he maintains relationships with financial institutions and financing agencies. Mr. Lundberg has over 20 years of experience in commercial and residential real estate investment acquisitions, management, and development. Mr. Lundberg holds a BA from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and an MBA from Columbia University.
Maurilio León
Maurilio León is responsible for strategic and operational oversight of programs and establishing partnerships to further programs and community outcomes. This includes identifying opportunities to leverage organizational strengths and take advantage of new opportunities. Mr. León is also responsible for media relations and developing relationships with external constituency groups including community, governmental, and private organizations. Mr. León has an accomplished career of combining strategy and innovation to successful outcomes in the public, private and nonprofit sectors. Mr. León holds a BA from the University of California, Berkeley and a Master of Public Policy from Harvard Kennedy School, Harvard University.
Soo Zee Park
Soo Zee Park is responsible for real estate development, which includes managing and creating real estate acquisitions in new and existing markets. This primarily includes projects in the development and construction process ensuring ongoing project support and financial feasibility. Ms. Park is also responsible for the development and construction management to enhance the production of all projects within CHOC’s growing service area. Ms. Park holds a BA from North Carolina State University and an MBA from the University of California, Los Angeles.
Angie Lopez
- +1 707 399 3011
- alopez@chochousing.org
Acacia Meadows
Willow Glen
Forrest Palms