National Search for COO Underway
Atlanta — Today, Atlanta Housing announced the appointment of Sharese M. Reyes as Interim Chief Operating Officer, effective upon the retirement of Chief Operation Officer Dwayne C. Vaughn on May 8, 2026.
Reyes, who will serve in a dual capacity while maintaining her role as General Counsel, brings more than 20 years of public-sector leadership to the office.
“Atlanta Housing is moving forward with clarity, strength, and a deep bench of leadership,” said President and CEO Terri M. Lee. “We continue to be grateful for the 16 years of service Dwayne C. Vaughn has given to Atlanta Housing. As he closes out his career and moves into retirement, operational continuity and capable leadership are part of the legacy he has built and leaves behind. Sharese Reyes is a smart and strategic leader, and we are grateful for her willingness to serve in this expanded capacity.”
A national search for the Chief Operating Officer of Atlanta Housing remains underway.
ABOUT ATLANTA HOUSING
President and Chief Executive Officer Terri M. Lee leads The Housing Authority of the City of Atlanta, Georgia (Atlanta Housing), the largest housing authority in Georgia and one of the largest in the nation. Atlanta Housing carries the prestigious Moving to Work (MTW) designation and serves as an industry leader in providing and facilitating affordable housing resources for nearly 27,000 low-income households comprised of approximately 43,000 people through its Atlanta Housing-owned residential communities, tenant-based and project-based vouchers, supportive housing, as well as down payment assistance, where innovation leads the approach to making the dream of homeownership attainable for more Atlantans. Atlanta Housing programs are funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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