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UClub Adds Swick to Student Housing Team
Charlotte, N.C.–Jamie Swick has joined University Buyers Club as executive vice president.
Elwazir Named Ginkgo Residential Acquisitions Director
Charlotte, N.C.–Ginkgo Residential has added Nazar Elwazir as director of acquisitions.
Crawford Promoted to Apartment Finder VP of National Partnerships
Lawrenceville, Ga.—Multifamily integrated media platform Apartment Finder has promoted Patty Crawford to vice president of national partnerships.
MHN Interview: Watt Companies’ Nadine Watt
Nadine Watt talks to MHN about her new appointment as president of Watt Companies, and the firm’s shift toward acquisitions, development and joint ventures.
Sahgal Joins Transwestern’s Chicago Office
Chicago–Vineet Sahgal has joined Transwestern as executive vice president and managing director of the Tenant Advisory Services group.
AvalonBay’s Blair Retires as CEO
New York–AvalonBay Communities Chairman and CEO Bryce Blair affirmed at ReitWeek that he will step down as CEO after 26 years with the company.
AvalonBay Announces CEO to Step Down
Arlington Va.–AvalonBay Communities Inc. has announced that Bryce Blair, chairman and chief executive officer, will retire from his role as CEO at the end of 2011. Timothy J. Naughton, the company’s president, will then assume the additional role and title of chief executive officer.
NeighborWorks America Board of Directors Names Eileen M. Fitzgerald CEO
Washington, D.C.–The Board of Directors of the Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation, doing business as NeighborWorks America, has appointed Eileen M. Fitzgerald as the new CEO. Fitzgerald has 25 years of experience in nonprofit and government leadership. She has served as the Acting CEO since January 2011, and was chief operating officer at NeighborWorks America starting in 2005. “The need to assist families and individuals with one of life’s basic building blocks – a healthy, safe and affordable home in a vibrant and safe community – has never been greater, making NeighborWorks America’s mission more critical than ever,” says Fitzgerald. “NeighborWorks America…
Kenny Emson Named SVP of Finance and Administration for NMHC
Washington, D.C.—Financial and nonprofit veteran Kenny Emson has been named senior vice president of Finance and Administration for the National Multi Housing Council (NMHC). As a member of the Council’s senior leadership team, Emson will oversee the organization’s financial and administrative operations and will participate in the strategic planning process. Emson brings more than 20 years of experience to the position, including serving as chief development officer, senior vice president and chief financial officer for The Community Foundation for the National Capital Region, a philanthropic nonprofit that pools $350 million in charitable donations to make grants that benefit both Washington-area…
Toby Halliday Joins Stewards of Affordable Housing For the Future
Washington, D.C.—Stewards of Affordable Housing for the Future (SAHF) has announced the addition of Toby Halliday as executive vice president for policy and operations. Halliday will lead SAHF’s policy initiatives in addition to overseeing the organization’s operations and management. Halliday previously served as vice president for federal policy at the National Housing Trust (NHT), a SAHF member organization, for over three years. In this role he worked with Congressional and HUD leadership to promote the preservation and improvement of affordable rental housing, including testifying before Congress on these issues. Halliday coordinated and chaired the Preservation Working Group, a coalition of…