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Franklin Street Appoints Danny York to President of Capital Advisors Division
Franklin Street has appointed Danny York to president of its Capital Advisors (FSCA) division.
Philip Watkins Joins Megalith Capital Management as Principal
Megalith Capital Management, a residential real estate owner and developer focused on investments in New York City and urban, supply-constrained markets, announced that Philip Watkins has joined as a principal.
MHN Interview: The Michaels Organization on Its New Affordable La. Communities
The Housing Authority of Shreveport, La., and The Michaels Org. recently opened an affordable community called Cypress Landing, and also broke ground on another affordable community called Renaissance at Allendale. MHN talks to The Michaels Org.’s lead developer on these projects, Milt Pratt, about why these apartments are important for the community.
MHN Interview: Monica Makin, Urban Innovations, Vice President of Acquisitions and Asset Management
In her current position as vice president of acquisitions and asset management for Chicago-based Urban Innovations, Monica Makin is an advocate for expanding affordable housing opportunities for seniors, workforce and low-income residents.
Lynn Richards Named President and CEO of the Congress for the New Urbanism
Nationally recognized smart growth expert Lynn Richards will become the next president and chief executive officer of the Congress for the New Urbanism, the organization announced today.
MHN Interview: Michael Preston, Regional Director, National Church Residences
With more than 20 years of experience in social work, Michael Preston is a good judge of what kind of social support program actually makes a difference for disabled homeless and veterans. In his role as regional director of permanent supportive housing for Columbus, Ohio-based National Church Residences—the nation’s largest non-profit specializing in affordable senior housing—he’s involved in a fast-growing collaborative effort to help house those in need.
Carter Hires Jerome Hagley as Executive Vice President
Carter, a real estate investment, development and advisory firm, announced the addition of Jerome Hagley as executive vice president at the company.
Digital Leader Joins Executive Team at Houlihan Lawrence
Houlihan Lawrence, a estate brokerage firm servicing Westchester, Fairfield, Putnam and Dutchess counties, welcomes digital marketing expert Anne Marie Gianutsos to the company’s corporate management team, headquartered in Rye, N.Y., as director of digital.
Executive Insight: Youthful Insight
Low Income Housing Tax Credit specialists WNC & Associates may have more than 40 years of experience in the affordable housing industry, but the firm isn’t afraid to put youth in the driver’s seat of its rapidly expanding subsidiary, Community Preservation Partners LLC (CPP).
Craig M. Robinson Joins Colliers as President
Colliers International announced that commercial real estate veteran Craig M. Robinson will take the reins as president of Colliers’ U.S. business, a newly created position.