Scott Ammarell is a highly experienced housing attorney, currently serving as the Chief Program Officer for the Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) in Columbus, Ohio. Scott has decades of practice advising clients in all aspects of legal and affordable housing issues. For the last 18 years, Scott has devoted his career to the development and advancement of affordable housing, including acting as General Counsel to large Public Housing Authorities, acting as Chief Executive Officer of an affordable housing and service provider serving families impacted by HIV/AIDS, and providing Executive Management services to housing authorities across the country. At CMHA, Mr. Ammarell plays a pivotal role in the administration of the Federal Housing Choice Voucher Program which provides housing subsidies to thousands of families in Ohio. Scott also served on the Board of Directors of Chicago-based Test Positive Aware Network. Scott is the proud father of three adult children and spends his leisure time cycling, playing tennis, and traveling the world.