Real name: 
Regional Asset Manager
Department: 
Public Housing Program
Executive Offices
Phone Number: 
(815) 727-0611

Mike Gentile serves as a Regional Asset Manager for the Housing Authority of Joliet’s Public Housing Program. He has been at the Housing Authority of Joliet for over 30 years.

Mike began his assisted housing career in 1986 with the Housing Authority of Joliet where he has worked in several positions and departments. Mike has worked as an Inventory Clerk, Purchasing Agent and Maintenance Mechanic/Technician. In 1994, Mike was promoted to Maintenance Superintendent. In 2012, Mike was promoted to Regional Asset Manager.

As a Regional Asset Manager, Mike oversees multiple assisted housing properties along with Property Managers, Maintenance staff, Security personnel, and subcontractors. He is a Certified Manager of Maintenance, Certified UPCS inspector, REAC Specialist, Heating and Air Conditioning Technician, Electrical Technician, Boiler Mechanic, and an Automotive Technician. Mike’s experience is relied upon daily when attempting to resolve problems associated with subcontractors, maintenance equipment and systems, and staff/residents.