Staff
Robert Dowling
Executive Director
Robert was a banker in New York and Chicago, with an MBA in finance, before he left the corporate world and moved to Carrboro with his wife Bethaney Dale in 1994 to work with nonprofits. He joined the board of Orange Community Housing Corporation in 1996 and became executive director in December 1997. He managed the organizational transition to a community land trust in 2000-2001. Robert spends much of his free time in the kitchen, cooking and eating. You may reach Robert at 919.967.1545 x 307 or at rdowling@communityhometrust.org.
Anita Badrock
Operations Manager
Anita Badrock joined the staff of Community Home Trust in April 2009 after spending many years as a small business owner and consultant. Anita is a very active community volunteer and serves on many local boards and committees. Anita loves to read, hike, jet ski, and garden. Anita and her husband Roger live in Chapel Hill. They have four children, two grandchildren, and four dogs. If you’re not sure who to contact, contact Anita first at 919-967-1545 x 313 or at abadrock@communityhometrust.org.
Crystal Fisher
Sales Manager
Crystal joined the Home Trust in March 2004 and quickly found her niche working with homebuyers. That same year Crystal became involved with the creation of AHA (Affordable Housing Alliance) in Orange County. She implemented home-buyer education seminars for first time homebuyers and is currently a licensed broker. Crystal and her daughter Jazmin are chocolate enthusiasts and love the outdoors. You may reach Crystal at 919-967-1545 x 301 or at cfisher@communityhometrust.org.
Deanna Carson
Senior Sales Associate
Deanna joined the Community Home Trust team in October 2011. She has worked in the affordable field in Chapel Hill since 2007. Deanna grew up in the small town of Green Creek, NC but has been in Chapel Hill since 1989, when she came to the University of North Carolina. Deanna is married to Daaron Parrish, a social worker for Durham County DSS. Together they have four children, Bryan, Kyler, Connor and Krystal. Deanna enjoys cooking, event planning, hip hop music and mentoring young people. You can reach Deanna at 919-967-1545 x 302 or at dcarson@communityhometrust.org.
Tamara Watson
Development & Communications Manager
Tamara joined the Home Trust in August 2009 after moving from the Washington, D.C. area. She previously worked as a Grant Writer at Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington and as a reporter at the St. Petersburg Times in Florida. Tamara enjoys playing soccer, cooking Lebanese food and reading. She lives in Carrboro with her husband, Brendan Watson, a Ph.D. student at the University of North Carolina. They have a black lab named Jinx. For media inquiries or information about supporting the Home Trust contact Tamara at 919-967-1545 x 310 or at twatson@communityhometrust.org.
Lori Woolworth
Accountant
Lori recently moved to the Raleigh area from northern Mississippi, but has spent most of her time in the Midwest. She currently lives in Cary with her husband, two daughters, ages 7 and 4, and three dogs. She has worked in non-profit accounting for over 10 years. When she is not working she is usually spending time with her family or helping with her church. You can reach Lori at 919-967-1545 ext. 308 or at lwoolworth@communityhometrust.org.
Trish Cates
Property Manager
Trish Cates joined CHT in September 2007. Trish manages the Home Trust’s Land Leases, the Stewardship program, and is the Property Manager for the Homeowners Associations. She also oversees the Home Trust’s financial affairs. Prior to joining the Home Trust, Trish worked in the construction field as a business manager, and as an administrator for a nonprofit center in San Luis Obispo, California. Trish now resides in Mebane, NC with her husband, Steve, their 6 dogs and 3 cats. They enjoy their music business, and rescuing and transporting homeless animals, along with volunteering for disabled children’s and homeless programs. You can contact Trish at 919-967-1545 x 306 or tcates@communityhometrust.org.