Business Leader John Crossman Replacing Retiring Dick Batchelor on Orlando Housing Authority

 

John Crossman

ORLANDO, FL  –  Business Leader John Crossman, CEO of CrossMarc Services and Crossman Career Builders, was appointed to the Orlando Housing Authority (OHA) for a four-year term.

 Mayor Buddy Dyer appointed Crossman to replace retiring former Florida House member Dick Batchelor.

 

The appointment was supported by Batchelor and fellow Commissioner Robert Stuart.

 

“It is a huge honor to be appointed by Mayor Dyer and to also receive the support of Commissioner Stuart and Dick Batchelor.  I am grateful for their support and confidence in me,” said Crossman. 

Dick Batchelor

Established in 1938, the OHA is an independent public corporation funded primarily by the United States Department of Urban Development (HUD) and governed by the seven-member Board of Commissioners appointed by the City’s Mayor.         .  

 

The board meets monthly to address the issues involved in the OHA’s mission to provide a variety of safe, sanitary, accessible, decent and affordable housing to eligible citizens of the city of Orlando, while enhancing and promoting resident self-sufficiency.

 

 CONTACTS:

 

John Crossman, CEO, Crossman Career Builders / CrossMarc Services, 407-341-3895 jcrossman@crossmancb.com 

 

Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications Inc. 407-461-3781 or beth@larryvershel.com