Diane Whitney, M.ED

President

Diane Whitney, an experienced leader, is recognized for her proven vision of excellence, achieved through insightful connection, substantiated by a supportive infrastructure which continues to promote growth and development of the MJ team, services, and culture of the company.

Her career journey through non-profit leadership, counseling and care coordination, led her to MJ Housing & Services in 2012. Diane is driven by her belief in the immense value of aging services, the diverse and talented MJ team, highlighted with the freedom to strive while maintaining personal and professional integrity.
 

Diane holds a M. ED Degree in Counseling, B.S. Degree in Human Development, and a Paralegal Certificate, all earned at Colorado State University. Diane is originally a Kansas girl who fell in love with the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. When Diane is not connecting with Service Coordinators and Affordable Properties, you will find her spending time with her beloved horses, dogs, and family at the foot of the Rocky Mountains.

Charles A. Brown

Vice President

A new resident to sunny San Diego, Charles relocated here by way of Austin, Texas. Prior to coming to MJ Housing and Services, he served as the Operations Administrator / Manager for Children’s Legal Services of San Diego, a nonprofit that provides legal advocacy to children in the foster care system.

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He also has served as the Executive Director of Business Services for the Manor Independent School District which services 13 campuses from K-12. Prior, he was an accountant for Greenblum Investment Partners and Law Firm. Before relocating to Austin, Texas he served as an Accountant for the Chaffey Joint Union High School District office in Ontario, California.

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He currently serves as an adjudicator for Texas Color Guard Circuit, Winter Guard Association of Southern California, West Coast Winter Guard Circuit, USBands , YEA – Youth Education in the Arts and is an invited guest to many other circuits across the country. He has also judged for Drum Corps International and Winter Guard International. He is an invited speaker and clinician to many organizations around the country.

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He currently serves on the board of directors for the San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus and is the past board president for the Arcos Dance Company. He was also the past president for the Texas Association for School Business Officials.

Ara Vanderhoof

Director of Administration

As the Director of Administration, Ara is responsible for generating positive revenue growth, maintaining program and administrative compliance, and harmonizing operations.

Through Ara’s organizational skills, strategic planning, and thoughtful relationship management she developed a highly successful, diversified social service program that serves over 7,000 residents at more than 26 properties in California. Her background in affordable housingdevelopment, human resources, and social service program development makes her uniquely qualified to take on this new role and contribute to the Executive Team and continued growth of MJ Housing & Services.
 

Ara holds a Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Management from the University of San Diego.

Ara is a native Californian that has a passion for traveling and experiencing new cultures. She is currently raising two beautiful kids in wine county, Temecula, California. In addition to travelling, she and her family love to spend their free time paddle boarding, biking, and hiking.