Port Chester Resident Named New Head of Housing Authority

Robert J. Vyskocil, a financial services professional and a longtime Port Chester resident active in local community groups, is the new executive director of the Port Chester Housing Authority.

The Housing Authority operates and manages 340 federally subsidized public housing units in five locations throughout the Village of Port Chester. Vyskocil has been appointed by the Housing Authority's board of commissioners to replace Daniel Colangelo, who retired in March.

“After conducting an intensive search, the commissioners of the PCHA are delighted to announce this appointment,” said Blanca Lopez, chairwoman of the housing authority board.  “Mr. Vyskocil’s professional background in management, local roots, and dedication to the improvement of our community, will contribute to the success of the PCHA and its mission.”  

In making the appointment, the housing commissioners said Vyskocil's experience as a financial services professional with Harrison-based Diversified Investments makes him suited to handle the operations and administration of the housing authority. Vyskocil, who has a bachelor's degree from Dominican College of Blauvelt, is slated to receive his Public Housing Manger certification later this month, according to the commissioners.

“I am very excited to be the new Executive Director of the PCHA, and I am really looking forward to working with the Board, PCHA staff, and residents," Vyskocil said. "By working together and keeping the lines of communication open, it is my goal to provide our tenants with a sense of community, and a safe and pleasant place to live.”

Vyskocil has been active in community groups and coalitions such as the Port Chester Cares Community Coalition, the Port Chester Youth Baseball League of which he currently serves as vice president. He is a board member of several parent organizations within the Port Chester school district, including the High School Band Parents Association and the Port Chester Rams Football and Cheerleading Booster Club.  

While the executive director runs day-to-day operations of the Port Chester Housing Authority, a seven-member board of commissioners serve on a volunteer basis to oversee the agency. Five members are appointed by the Port Chester mayor to serve five-year terms and two members are elected by residents of the authority's buildings.