Staff and Board Members

James Winslow has served on the RCF board of directors for several years. He is Senior Director, Government Affairs at the Sumitomo Corporation of Americas and is also a co-founder and president of the Salute Military Golf Association, an organization that brings the rehabilitative benefits of golf to post-9/11 wounded veterans.  Mr. Winslow received his BA and MBA from The George Washington University and Masters Certificates from the Columbia Business School and Cardean University.   He has served as a guest lecturer at GWU on Corporate Social Responsibility and Issues in Cross-Cultural Management and has judged several international MBA case competitions. Mr. Winslow has also lectured on the history of Japanese trading companies at American University.

Gabrielle Bezou is a master’s level Special Education Teacher at Montgomery County Public Schools. Her work ensures that individuals with developmental disabilities have the opportunity to live meaningful lives. 

Fred Chanteau is the former Chief Executive Officer of the Affiliated Santé Group. He is a 40-year veteran of the behavioral health services field and a pioneer in community-based services for those with severe and persistent mental illness and developmental disabilities.

Christopher Flynn is a partner in Crowell and Moring’s Washington, D.C. office and is co-chair of the firm’s Health Care Group. Mr. Flynn regularly represents health care organizations and industry associations in various litigation, investigations, and regulatory matters. 

Crystal Hovermale is an accomplished property management professional specializing in condominium and homeowner association management, with over 10 years of experience overseeing residential and commercial properties throughout the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Her expertise includes building operations, capital improvement projects, financial management, vendor negotiations, regulatory compliance, preventative maintenance planning, and resident relations. Throughout her career, she has successfully managed multimillion-dollar capital projects, implemented operational improvements, and negotiated significant cost savings, including a $400,000 cost-saving resolution for MICA Condominiums and more than $90,000 in warranty recoveries.

As a Portfolio Manager with Abaris Real Estate Management, Crystal provides leadership in property administration, strategic planning, infrastructure management, and board governance. She is recognized for developing efficient operational systems, mentoring staff, improving service quality, and fostering strong relationships between boards, residents, and contractors while maintaining high standards of fiscal responsibility.

Prior to entering property management, Crystal built a strong foundation in healthcare administration, gaining extensive experience in medical office operations, electronic medical records, regulatory compliance, and patient care coordination. This background strengthened her organizational, leadership, and problem-solving abilities, which continue to benefit the communities she manages today.

Crystal attended the University of Maryland, College Park and Montgomery College and earned her Low Pressure Boiler Certificate in 2024. She is currently pursuing her Maryland 3rd Class Stationary Engineer License to further expand her expertise in building engineering systems and preventative maintenance. She also participates in sustainability initiatives throughout the region and has partnered with Montgomery County Government to present educational seminars on composting, recycling, and renewable sustainability practices during both 2025 and 2026.

Beyond her professional career, Crystal serves on the Board of Directors for the Rock Creek Foundation and is the founder of Homeless Care Packages, a nonprofit organization she established after more than a decade of serving individuals experiencing homelessness throughout Maryland and Washington, D.C. Through this initiative, she provides essential supplies and support to vulnerable members of the community.

A trained classical singer and dedicated practitioner of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) and Jiu-Jitsu, Crystal values discipline, continuous learning, and community service. She remains committed to operational excellence, innovation, sustainability, and making a lasting positive impact both within the communities she manages and through her philanthropic work.