Nancy Hadley, the city’s former director of economic development, has joined Mutual Housing Association of Southwestern Connecticut. From Mutual Housing Association:
Mutual Housing Association of Southwestern Connecticut’s (MHA) Board of Directors today announced the appointment of Nancy L. Hadley as its new Executive Director.
Founded in 1990, MHA’s affordable housing communities serve more than 1,000 Fairfield County residents and are located in Bridgeport, Fairfield, Norwalk, Stamford, and Trumbull–with plans for senior housing in Wilton.
To date, MHA has completed over 500 housing units, with 100 new units in development, representing more than $150 million in community investment.
Hadley, who will succeed long-time leader Larry Kluetsch, comes to MHA with extensive experience in all aspects of affordable housing development and a strong commitment to the residents of Southwestern Connecticut.
“Nancy brings an incredibly broad range of experiences to MHA, and we are looking forward to carrying on our important work under her leadership,” said MHA Board Chair Lynn Haig.
Hadley’s professional experience includes positions as Director of the Office of Planning and Economic Development for the City of Bridgeport; Deputy Commissioner of the Westchester County Planning Department; Assistant Commissioner at the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal; Director of Community Development Programs for the City of Stamford; and as CEO of the Community Foundation for Greater New Haven.
Most recently, Hadley served as President of The Hadley Group LLC, where she consulted in the areas of real estate development and change management with clients in the corporate, governmental and nonprofit sectors.
“I am thrilled and honored to be working with Mutual Housing Association of Southwestern Connecticut in its goals of meeting the housing needs of our neighbors,” Hadley said. “Under the leadership of Larry Kluetsch, MHA has helped changed the landscape for affordable housing, and I look forward to building on his record of accomplishment.”
Third Sector New England’s Executive Transitions Program, led by Transition Consultant Donna Zalichin, conducted the search for MHA’s new Executive Director.
Hadley’s appointment is effective January 1, 2012.
About MHA:
Mutual Housing Association of Southwestern Connecticut, Inc. (MHA) is a diversified non-profit housing development corporation serving Fairfield County, Connecticut.
Founded in 1990, MHA’s mission is to create and sustain housing, revitalize neighborhoods and improve the quality of life for low and moderate income people in Fairfield County. MHA’s affordable housing communities are located in Bridgeport, Fairfield, Norwalk, Stamford, Trumbull–with plans for senior housing in Wilton.
To date, MHA has completed over 500 housing units, with 100 new units in development, representing more than $150 million in community investment.
As a community based organization, the Board of Directors is comprised of MHA residents, corporate leaders, representatives of non-profit agencies and members of the public sector. All Directors share a common objective–to provide affordable housing to those most in need in Fairfield County, one of the most expensive housing markets in the country.
MHA is a chartered member of the NeighborWorks Network, a national network of more than 230 community based organizations in 50 states creating healthy communities through the work of residents, government officials and business partners.
For more information, visit www.MHASWCT.org
Good for Nancy, but most of all good for the MHASWCT! They could not have chosen a more qualified and dedicated individual!
*** Three cheers for MHA in picking such a community-minded person with lots of experience in the economic development field! Bpt’s 131st district is lucky to have her as a resident & wishes her “GOOD LUCK” in her new job. *** YOU GO GIRL! ***
Congratulations to Nancy Hadley on this appointment. Ms. Hadley was the Urban Architect for housing coming to downtown Bridgeport. Well deserved and the public will be well served!