Staff

Isabel Thornton

Executive Director, Ex-Officio Board Member

Isabel is the Executive Director of Restoration Housing, which she founded in 2014 out of a passion for historic preservation and affordable housing. She received a BA in Architectural History from the University of Virginia and an MHP and MPL in Historic Preservation and Urban Planning from the University of Southern California. She serves on the Real Estate Development Committee for Community Housing Partners and the Blue Ridge Interagency Council on Homelessness. She is also a board member for Carilion Medical Center. Isabel lives on a farm in Botetourt County with her husband and four children.

Maribeth Mills

Advancement Manager

Maribeth is the Development Coordinator for Restoration Housing, overseeing all fundraising and marketing efforts in support of their mission. She received a BA in Historic Preservation from the University of Mary Washington and a Masters in Urban and Environmental Planning from the University of Virginia. Past work experience includes serving as Coordinator for the Roanoke Valley Preservation Foundation, Urban Design Planner for the City of Roanoke, and Senior Planner for Bedford County. In her free time, Maribeth loves traveling to historic destinations, exploring the outdoors, swimming, and horseback riding. She lives in Roanoke County with her husband, two children, and five fur children.

Katherine Zaragoza

Property & Finance Manager

Katherine is the Financial Coordinator and Property Manager for Restoration Housing. She received a BS in Communications from Radford University with a concentration in Public Relations and Media Studies. Past work experience includes Advertising for WSLS 10, Marketing Director & Leasing Consultant for HHHunt’s Pebble Creek Apartment Homes, and Commercial Property Management for Carilion Clinic. Katherine is also a licensed REALTOR with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Premier, REALTORS. She lives in Cave Spring with her husband, two boys and dog, Snowball.

Jerry Duncan

Facilities Manager

Jerry has over 20 years of property maintenance, carpentry, and landscaping experience and has a keen eye for historic properties. He is responsible for the oversight, maintenance, and repair of our growing inventory of affordable rental units. Jerry is a native Roanoker, Board Member of the Roanoke Disc Golf Club, and percussionist for Circus Practice and Cinematheque.