Our Team

Kevin O'Connor

Chief Executive Officer

Kevin O’Connor has served as RUPCO’s Chief Executive Officer since 2002. With 32 years of experience in the housing sector, Mr. O’Connor has transformed communities in the Hudson Valley through the development of supportive and affordable housing that includes multigenerational, artist and homeless housing, homeownership, and commercial units. Mr. O’Connor serves on the board of directors of Pattern for Progress and the National NeighborWorks Association.

Prior to joining RUPCO, Mr. O’Connor served as the Associate Executive Director at Hudson River Housing in Poughkeepsie, New York. Mr. O’Connor holds a B.A. in Communications from Marist College and is a graduate of the Harvard Kennedy School’s Achieving Excellence in Community Development program.

DJ Hines

Chief Financial Officer

DJ Hines joined RUPCO at the beginning of 2024 as Chief Financial Officer. He is responsible for ensuring that RUPCO continue its mission of responsible fiscal custodianship for affordable housing in the Hudson Valley.

Prior to joining the agency, Mr. Hines worked in finance for over 30 years including roles as Director of Finance at Northern Dutchess Hospital, Associate Executive Director at Hudson River Housing, CFO at Williams Lumber and most recently, CFO at United Way, of Ulster County.

Mr. Hines was born and raised in the Hudson Valley, and attended The College of Saint Rose, earning a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration and Accounting.

Freddimir Garcia

Chief of Staff

Freddimir ‘Freddy’ Garcia joined RUPCO in 2025 as Chief of Staff. In this role, he serves as a strategic partner to the Chief Executive Officer and executive team, supporting board governance, strategic planning, executive operations, and special initiatives that advance RUPCO’s mission and organizational priorities.

Mr. Garcia brings extensive experience in executive leadership and organizational strategy across the real estate, nonprofit, and public sectors. An active community leader, he serves on the boards of Rhinebeck Bank, the New York State Bridge Authority, Family Services, Inc., and Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress. He holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Business Administration from Marist University and a Diversity & Inclusion Certificate from Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations.

Faith Moore

Senior Vice President of Housing Programs and Solutions

Faith Moore is the Senior Vice President of Housing Programs and Solutions for RUPCO.  Faith is a vital executive leadership team member who works closely with the chief operating officer to help facilitate operations.

Faith oversees RDAC, RUPCO’s NeighborWorks Homeownership Center, Rural Preservation activities, and IT. She holds a Master of Science in Community and Economic Development and is a graduate of the NeighborWorks America Achieving Excellence Program. She is a HUD Certified Housing Counseling and has a professional certification in Homeownership and Community Lending through NeighborWorks America.

Community is at the heart of faith’s life. She is a proud graduate of Leadership Orange, an Orange County Rising Star, and a Pattern Fellow. Her service to the Village of Walden Zoning Board of Appeals and Walden’s Village Board of Trustees as Deputy Mayor is a testament to her commitment.  Faith is an active member of the NY Rural Housing Coalition’s Governor Affairs Committee, a STEPS Mentor at Grace Community Church, and serves as the registration coordinator for the Orange County Leadership Prayer Breakfast.

Faith is a happy resident in the Village of Montgomery, where she spends time with her pride and joy, Granddaughter Abigail Ann.

Timothy Allred

Vice President of Real Estate Development

Tim Allred joined RUPCO in 2024 as Vice President of Real Estate Development and oversees the development of affordable housing for RUPCO.

Prior to joining RUPCO, Mr. Allred was CEO and Real Estate Development Director of Harmony Projects in Nosara, Costa Rica.  Mr. Allred served as Vice President of Real Estate Development for Hudson River Valley Resorts, LLC where he led all aspects of development of a sustainable resort and residential community (Fifth Lake Hudson Valley) in Rosendale, NY.  During this time, Mr. Allred served on the Boards of the Ulster Chamber of Commerce, the Rosendale Chamber of Commerce, and the Ulster County Housing Coalition, among others.  Mr. Allred is currently a volunteer with the Ulster Immigrant Defense Network (UIDN).

Mr. Allred graduated with Honors from Brown University (BA in International Development) and earned Masters degrees from Yale University (Environmental Management and an MBA).  Mr. Allred is a LEED accredited professional and is bilingual in Spanish.

Emma Hambright

Vice President of Social and Human Services

Emma Hambright joined RUPCO in 2021 as the Vice President for Social and Human Services. Ms. Hambright is a civil rights attorney specializing in advocating for services and supports for vulnerable populations. Ms. Hambright is licensed to practice law in California and Washington DC, with a pending license in New York. She brings with her an extensive background in state and federally funded social and human services programs, working for legal and community-based non-profits and state agencies to design and enforce service provision, quality management, licensing, community integration, fair housing, reasonable accommodations, and individual rights enforcement.

Christopher Kelly

Vice President, Portfolio Management

Chris Kelly joined RUPCO in 2023 as the Vice President, Portfolio Management, overseeing property management and maintenance.  Mr. Kelly is responsible for overseeing the management of all RUPCO owned and managed rental properties throughout the Hudson Valley.

Mr. Kelly brings over 15 years of state and local government experience primarily in executive management, budgeting, operations, and capacity building across a diverse array of departments and services.  Most recently, Mr. Kelly was the Chief of Staff and Deputy Executive for the County of Ulster where he oversaw operations, public safety, intergovernmental affairs.

In addition to his work experience, Mr. Kelly holds a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Marist College, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from Siena College.