homeownership program

redefining affordable housing
through homeownership

kamilia lawson

As the Director of the Homeownership division of CHP, Kamilia Lawson is responsible for leading the organization's homebuyer education and counseling efforts, homeownership lending activities, single family development and realty functions. She is a REALTOR® and a licensed real estate broker in Virginia, Kentucky and North Carolina.

Kamilia first began her work with CHP in 2005 as a HUD Community Development Work Study Fellow, where she worked in the Corporate Development department. Upon graduating from Virginia Tech a year and a half later with her Masters in Public Administration, Kamilia rejoined CHP to coordinate the marketing and sales of affordable single-family housing. Since then, her role has expanded to encompass the oversight of the entire Homeownership program.

skip slocum

Skip Slocum joined CHP Realty in 2011 serving in real estate sales. With 7+ years of experience as a licensed REALTOR®, he helps first time homebuyers navigate the process to achieve the dream of homeownership. As a licensed EcoBroker® and Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR®), Skip helps clients market properties with green features and save money and live comfortably with energy-efficient, environmentally-friendly choices.

Originally from Virginia, Skip holds a Master’s in Education from Virginia Tech and a Bachelor’s in Applied Arts from Central Michigan University in outdoor education and conservation of natural resources. He worked as a backcountry guide across the country before returning to southwest Virginia where he shares his love of the mountains and music with his wife and two daughters.

ryan stenger

As CHP's Homeownership Specialist, Ryan Stenger delivers individual counseling and group education to first-time homebuyers and new homeowners. With over eight years in the banking and financial industry, he is focused on educating our community by providing meaningful counseling through a quality homebuyer education program. Ryan's goal is to help make homeownership a realization for all who seek it.

A native of Fairfax Virginia, Ryan is a Virginia Tech graduate with a concentration in Consumer Studies and holds a Master’s in Business Administration from Radford University. Ryan is excited about his outreach within our community and is a great resource to future homeowners.

schirra hayes

Schirra Hayes is the newest member of CHP's homeownership team. He provides one-on-one financial counseling and homeownership education opportunities to first-time homebuyers and new homeowners in Richmond and the Central Virginia region. With over  twelve years in the real estate and affordable housing industries, he is dedicated to the establishment of a CHP homeownership center in the Richmond area.

Schirra holds an Associate's Degree in Business Management and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Real Estate and Urban Land Development from Virginia Commonwealth University. He is eager to educate potential home seekers about the empowering opportunities available to them through CHP's Richmond homeownership center.

chris warren - VISTA member

Chris Warren is a recent graduate of Virginia Tech’s School of Architecture + Design and plans to one day run a successful architecture and real estate firm. During his time in school, Chris spent a semester in Switzerland studying architecture with a focus on acoustics. He has also gathered experience in agriculture by working summers on a strawberry farm and in the world of entertainment as an active musician and tee-shirt designer. Originally from Chesapeake, Virginia, Chris became a VISTA member in CHP’s homeownership department to gain a better understanding of the real estate industry while also helping the community in which he works.