Springfield Housing Authority promotes Decoteau and Otero

Date: 7/5/2010

SPRINGFIELD -- The Springfield Housing Authority (SHA) recently announced the promotions of Michele Decoteau to Accounting manager and Ivette Otero (left) to assistant district manager.

Otero is responsible for enforcing lease requirements and regulations, showing units to prospective residents, resolving resident complaints and performing inspections.

A resident of Springfield, she previously served as the Public Housing Programs Clerk at the SHA. She holds an Associates Degree in legal office administration from Springfield Technical Community College (STCC).

Decoteau is responsible for managing the daily operations of the accounting department and its staff and prepares and supervises financial statements required for compliance with HUD and DHCD.

A resident of Springfield, she has over 23 years of experience at the SHA and holds both an Associates degree in Accounting from STCC and a Public Housing Manager Certificate.