Management Team


John A. Burchett - Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and President

Mr. Burchett is the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Hanover Capital Mortgage Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries. Prior to forming Hanover Capital Partners, Mr. Burchett held executive positions in the national mortgage finance operations of two global financial institutions: Citicorp Investment Bank from 1980 to 1987 and Bankers Trust Company from 1987 to 1989.

Irma N. Tavares - Chief Operating Officer.

Ms. Tavares is the Chief Operating Officer of Hanover Capital Mortgage Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries and also serves as a Director. Ms. Tavares' experience includes trading positions at both Citicorp Investment Bank and Bankers Trust Company, where she traded or directed the trading of residential whole loans as well as mortgage-backed securities. In addition to co-founding Hanover Capital Partners, Ms. Tavares was integral in the formation of Citimae.

Harold F. McElraft - Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

Harold McElraft was named our Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer in April 2005. He manages our finance, accounting and control functions. Mr. McElraft was, until recently, a partner with the New York office of Tatum CFO Partners, LLP, a national firm of career chief financial officers that provides financial solutions to companies of all sizes.

James C. Strickler - Managing Director

James C. Strickler has been a Managing Director of Hanover since June 1999. Prior to that, Mr. Strickler was Vice President of Hanover for more than four years.

Suzette N. Berrios - Vice President and General Counsel

Suzette N. Berrios was named our Vice President and General Counsel in November 2005. Before joining us, Ms. Berrios was General Counsel to a publicly-traded staffing company from March 2002 to November 2005. Prior to that, Ms. Berrios worked with several New Jersey and Philadelphia, PA law firms.