Ron Clewer
Managing Director and CEO
Ron joined the staff January 1, 2026, and brings experience in Real Estate and Community Developer with a demonstrated history of working across the non-profit, private and municipal sectors. Skilled in Negotiation, Mixed-use, Contract Management, Working with Government, Investors, Lenders, Communities, Landlords, and Tenants. Focused on the role quality affordable housing plays in the social determinants; especially, how housing serves as a platform for opportunity to achieve personal and economic health and well-being.
Cindy Anderson
Business Manager
I joined the ZION staff in January 2003 as Bookkeeper. I have served as the Development Assistant alongside my accounting and office responsibilities. I am currently serving as ZION’s Business Manager.
Elizabeth Cardenas
Property Manager
Elizabeth joined Zion Development Corporation in February 2023 as Property Manager, where she oversees the daily operations of the organization’s residential properties. In this role, she is responsible for property management, tenant relations, lease administration, regulatory compliance, and coordinating maintenance to ensure residents have access to safe, quality, and affordable housing.
Drawing on her background in housing counseling, Elizabeth brings a client-centered approach and a deep understanding of the housing challenges facing individuals and families throughout the community. She recently earned her HUD Housing Counselor Certification and has played a key role in developing Zion’s Housing Counseling Program, helping expand the organization’s capacity to provide education, resources, and support beyond traditional housing management.
As Zion continues to grow its housing initiatives, Elizabeth looks forward to transitioning into a new role over Housing Services. In this position, she will combine her experience in property management with her housing counseling expertise to strengthen community partnerships, lead innovative program development, and create new opportunities that promote housing stability and financial empowerment.
Inspired by the vision established by Zion’s leadership, she is committed to expanding access to quality housing while helping individuals and families build stronger, more secure futures
Elizabeth believes that housing is more than a place to live—it is the foundation for stability, opportunity, and lasting community impact.
Terry Tufly
Maintenance