He enjoys the varied cultures and peoples throughout the world, none more or less important than others. He buys into HomeRise’s goals and aspirations and wants to contribute to making it even more successful.

Patrick (Pat) Schmalz, currently the CEO for St. Vincent de Paul Society of San Francisco (SVDP-SF), has more than 30 years of experience in leadership and financial roles. As CEO, he leads SVDP-SF operations and partners with the Board of Directors on strategic planning, fundraising, and policy matters. Previously, he served as the CFO of Meals on Wheels San Francisco (MOWSF) for seven years. During his time at MOWSF, he led financial initiatives that significantly impacted the organization’s growth, including facilitating $8 million in tax credit financing that helped to build the Sangiacomo Flynn Kitchen & Distribution Center. Pat brings residential knowledge of the local community and a passion for service to the HomeRise Board. Pat earned a Bachelor of Science in Operations Research & Industrial Engineering from Cornell University and an MBA from Loyola University Maryland, as well as an inactive CPA credential from the state of Maryland. Pat also serves on the Board of Directors of the Bella Primary Care Clinic in San Francisco.

Before joining TNDC, Don spent a decade at Jubilee West, a nonprofit housing and social services organization in West Oakland, where he held roles including Director of Housing Development, Deputy Director, and Co-Executive Director.

Don holds a Master’s in Public Policy from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Bachelor’s degree with honors in Economics and Urban Studies from Oberlin College. He has served on numerous boards and advisory committees, including the Corporation for Supportive Housing, Insight Housing, SPUR, and the Nonprofit Housing Association of Northern California.

Curtis Bradford is the Community Organizing Manager for the Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation and former Board member for that organization for 2 terms where he participated in the development of TNDC’s current Theory of Change and Strategic Planning.  Before working for TNDC, Curtis was a formerly homeless, long-time Permanent Supportive Housing tenant living in the Tenderloin neighborhood.  During that time, he began resident organizing and advocacy with the community for nearly 20 years culminating in his current employment.  During that time, Curtis was one of originators and authors of the Mental Health SF legislation in partnership with former Homerise staff. He participated in numerous Community Benefits negotiations with market rate developers on behalf of the community.  As co-Founder of the Tenderloin People’s Congress, Curtis led the development of the Vision 2020 People’s Plan, a resident plan for community that was the precursor and directly led to the Tenderloin Community Action Plan.  As part of his current role,  Curtis currently leads the TCAP effort in the Tenderloin in partnership with the SF Planning Department.  With nearly 20 years of advocacy and policy work in San Francisco, Curtis has built long-standing relationships with City and State officials, Service Providers and deep roots within the community.