Meet Our Leadership Team
Michael Nguyen - President and CEO
Michael Nguyen joined Atlantic Housing Foundation, Inc. in April, 2008 as President and Chief Executive Officer.
Michael has over 20 years experience as an executive in multifamily acquisition, development, rehabilitation, disposition and asset management. Prior to joining Atlantic Housing Foundation, Michael founded Cima Advisors, a real estate structured finance and asset management firm. Previously, Michael was a Partner at the Utley Group, a private equity firm with a key focus on multifamily acquisition and development. Before the real estate business, Michael was an investment banker specializing in mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, debt and equity placements. He was also a Principal with First Southwest Company in its corporate finance department and a Financial Analyst at Banque Paribas and Prudential-Bache in New York.
Michael holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree and MBA from the University of Texas.
Wil Saqueton - Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operating Officer
Wil Saqueton joined Atlantic Housing Foundation as Chief Financial Officer in September 2018 and added Chief Operating Officer responsibilities in April 2025. Over the past 15+ years, he has served as the CFO at middle market companies in various industries including Just Brakes with ~160 retail locations and TransAtlantic Petroleum, Ltd., a publicly traded international oil and gas exploration and production company. Prior to his CFO roles, Wil worked at Intel Corporation for 11 years in various operational finance leadership roles of increasing scope in the Chipset Division, the Graphics Division, the Intel Online Services business unit and the Americas Sales & Marketing Organization. Wil began his career at Price Waterhouse in San Jose, California.
He earned his certified public accountant license in California and holds a B.A. in Accounting from Santa Clara University and an MBA from the University of California, Davis.
Wil has been recognized as a “CFO of the Year” finalist/honoree by The Dallas Business Journal in 2009 (with Just Brakes) and 2023 (with Atlantic Housing Foundation).
Damon Hartman - Information Technology
Damon has over 20 years of information technology and network administration experience in private, public and non-profit sectors. Prior to joining Atlantic Housing, Damon served as a Chief Pilot and Safety Manager for aviation companies based in the DFW area.
Damon graduated from Auburn University in 1994.
Kent Foster - Director of Development and Acquisitions
Kent joined Atlantic Housing in July, 2008. Kent has over 33 years experience in commercial real estate development, construction, asset management, leasing, disposition and account management. Kent has worked with Opus Corporation, Beck (HCB Contractors), Champion Partners and the Travelers Realty Investment Company. He has played an instrumental role in the sourcing, development and stabilization of a variety of project types including office, mixed-use, multi-family and industrial with an aggregate transaction value in excess of $1B. Kent holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Texas, is a past-Board member of the North Texas Commission and holds a Texas Real Estate License.
La Toya Jones - Director of Community Relations & Programs
La Toya Jones joined Atlantic Housing Foundation as the Director of Community Relations & Programs in May 2023.
As a seasoned nonprofit professional, La Toya is driven by a deep passion for creating positive change in the community. Over the years, she has honed her skills in strategic leadership, program development, and stakeholder engagement to drive impactful initiatives. Her commitment to AHF’s mission and vision fuels her determination to deliver sustainable results. Her goal is to continuously innovate and adapt to the evolving needs of our communities, ensuring that our programs and partnerships remain relevant and responsive.
Prior to joining Atlantic Housing Foundation, La Toya held various positions at the largest Community Action Agency in Wisconsin, the Social Development Commission. Most recently, she was charged with overseeing the Home Services Division, including the First Time Homebuyer Program, Milwaukee Emergency Rental Assistance Program, and Wisconsin Help for Homeowners.
La Toya holds a Certificate in Nonprofit Management, Bachelor of Science degree in Human Services, and MBA from Cardinal Stritch University.
Timothy Cone - Director of Development & Acquisitions
Timothy Cone joined Atlantic Housing Foundation as the Director of Development & Acquisitions in August 2023.
Timothy has charted a multi-faceted career involving all aspects of real estate development, design, and construction. He successfully developed award-winning multifamily communities throughout Texas and has worked with a wide variety of building projects, including casinos, restaurants, retail, industrial, and office properties nationwide. He also gained international experience working in Central and South America. Timothy received his Bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University.
James Sims - Sr. Manager, Human Resources
James Sims joined Atlantic Housing Foundation as the Sr. Manager of Human Resources in 2024.
James is a seasoned Human Resources professional with over 20 years experience driving team performance and building thriving organizational cultures. James is a results-oriented and forward-thinking HR professional with leadership experience across various industries, including healthcare, commercial real estate valuation, manufacturing, technology, and others.
His previous roles and companies include Polk Mechanical Company where he was the Vice President of Human Resources, BBG Inc. where he was the Managing Director and Lakewood Strategic Human Resources where he was the owner and Principal HR Leader.
James has an MBA in International Human Resources Management and MS in Organizations and Strategy from the University of Texas at Dallas. He is active in national and international HR associations and holds the SHRM-SCP and SPHR as well as a degree in Sociology from Sam Houston State University.
Outside of work James and his wife Lindsay love to travel with their two kids. He is an active supporter of diversity, equality, inclusion, and belonging initiatives on all levels. When he has any free time you can catch him taking in a Texas Rangers baseball game.
Heather Baker - Director, Property Management
Heather Baker joined Atlantic Housing Foundation as the Director of Property Management in November 2023.
Bio coming soon.
Kent Foster - Director of Development and Acquisitions
Kent joined Atlantic Housing in July, 2008. Kent has over 33 years experience in commercial real estate development, construction, asset management, leasing, disposition and account management. Kent has worked with Opus Corporation, Beck (HCB Contractors), Champion Partners and the Travelers Realty Investment Company. He has played an instrumental role in the sourcing, development and stabilization of a variety of project types including office, mixed-use, multi-family and industrial with an aggregate transaction value in excess of $1B. Kent holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Texas, is a past-Board member of the North Texas Commission and holds a Texas Real Estate License.