Velvet Johnson serves as a portfolio operations manager for The Community Builders, Inc. in Albany, N.Y., a position she has held since 2011. Velvet leads operations of a residential property portfolio for families and seniors with multiple entities across New York state.

Prior to joining TCB, Velvet served as a CGI federal contract specialist. Prior to that, she served as an assistant branch manager for Keybank N.A.

Velvet holds a a bachelor’s degree in sociology and criminal justice from the State University of New York at Albany. She holds several industry designations, including Certified Housing Manager, Tax Credit Specialist and Certified Occupancy Specialist.