David Zappasodi

Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

David is the senior vice president and chief operating officer of DHA, a role he has held since 2016. DHA, Housing Solutions for North Texas provides quality, affordable housing and supportive services to low-income families and individuals through the effective and efficient administration of housing assistance programs across seven North Texas counties.

David has faithfully provided public service at six public housing agencies (PHAs) for over 40 years. From 2005 to 2016, he served the City of Arlington as executive director of the Arlington Housing Authority while concurrently serving as the executive director of the Arlington Finance Corporation and as the assistant director of the City of Arlington’s community development and planning department. Mr. Zappasodi has held leadership roles at housing agencies in Houston, Texas and Baltimore, Maryland.

David’s current responsibilities include the delivery of safe, affordable housing and related services to eligible families across the North Texas counties DHA serves. DHA is the eighth largest Housing Choice Voucher program in the nation and the tenth largest public housing agency in the nation. DHA provides housing opportunities to 55,700 people through its housing programs.

In 2021, DHA received “High Performer” status from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) following an annual performance assessment of its Housing Choice Voucher program. This marks the seventh consecutive year that the agency has achieved a “High Performer” ranking for its Housing Choice Voucher program under David’s leadership.

David is committed to aiding the CEO in comprehensively transforming DHA into a sustainably great organization. He is proud of the momentum DHA has gained in streamlining its operations, training and equipping its workforce, improving accessibility, creating opportunities for clients to attain economic self-sufficiency and improving the agency’s overall efficiency and effectiveness.

David considers it a privilege to see the personal growth of clients as they access DHA’s critical empowerment programs and resources that lead to economic, educational and social growth opportunities. Healthy and inclusive communities act as a launching pad to economic independence and individuals use the time on DHA programs to attain a living wage. David believes that DHA’s various empowerment programs set the agency apart as a housing provider and provide palpable tools for clients to attain self-sufficiency and enhance their quality of life.

Throughout his career, Zappasodi has actively participated in the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO). He was inducted as a Fellow in 2010 in recognition of his contributions to the industry, was the recipient of the Southwest region’s prestigious Charles L. Farris award in 2012 and was inducted into the Texas Hall of Fame in 2013.

Mr. Zappasodi is married to his bride Adel for 41 years. They are blessed with three sons and ten grandchildren.