BOE Members

Mary Dooley

Ms. Mary Dooley has more than 25 years of experience in residential and commercial lending.  She currently operates MPD Mortgage Company, a full-service residential mortgage brokerage company with main operations in Arlington. In addition to serving on the Alliance for Housing Solution Board of Directors, she is currently the Vice President and has served as President for two terms for the Virginia Association of Mortgage Brokers.  Mary holds a B.S. in Psychology from the State University of New York and an MBA from Florida Institute of Technology.

José Penaranda

Mr. José Penaranda brings more than 25 years of real estate experience to the Board.  In 1979, he came to the United States from Bolivia and after earning a computer science degree, managed a language school in Washington, D.C. Mr. Peñaranda has been a real estate professional since 1983 and has owned his own brokerage company since 1987. An Arlington resident since 1990, he dedicates many hours of volunteer work at a local homeless shelter.

Greg Hoffman

Greg Hoffman is a native Northern Virginian who has been a resident of Arlington for the past 12 years. He holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Virginia and an M.S. in Real Estate Development from George Mason University. After working for over a decade in commercial construction, he transitioned to managing real estate investments for a private family office located in Arlington. He is currently involved in real estate development and asset management for Rooney Properties LLC.

Mark Yates Sr.

Mr. Mark Yates Sr. has been a resident of Arlington since 1991 with his wife Christine, and four children.  For over 20 years he was a senior principal with a DC based international investment banking firm involving large real estate project development or acquisitions.  In 2005, he joined a national private real estate organization directing all phases of development operation for both large residential and commercial projects. Currently Mark is a private developer locally and a principal of New Living 3D Design providing architectural design services locally for residential projects.  Mark serves on several committees of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce and has a B.S. in Public Administration/Managerial Finance from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania; various Certifications in Economic Development and Advanced Credit Analysis, and in the past held a Virginia Real Estate License.

Johnny Mendez

Mr. Mendez, a native of Arlington County with a family history in real estate, is deeply connected to the Washington Metropolitan area. His passion for real estate is fueled by his genuine approach and commitment to building meaningful relationships. As a seasoned real estate professional, Mr. Mendez serves clients across the Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia regions, offering dynamic expertise, a dedication to integrity and a genuine desire to match people with their needs while nurturing communities.