Our Leaders: Dedicated to Creating Vibrant, Affordable Housing Communities

J. Michael Pitchford, President and CEO, is responsible for the overall strategic direction and management of the real estate development and community development programs of our affordable housing communities.

Having spent a decade serving on the Board of the National Housing Conference, including a three-year stint as its president, Pitchford has developed a strong understanding of how national and local policy impact housing affordability. This, along with his leadership skills in generating a shared vision with employees, has helped him build infrastructure for stable and rapid growth.

Pitchford also has participated in or led associations, workshops, conferences, and forums on policy, networking, and the sharing of best practices. He has served in leadership roles with the National Equity Fund, the Urban Land Institute, the Washington Area Housing Partnership, the District of Columbia, Northern Virginia, and Maryland Building Industry Associations, and the Old Dominion University Board of Visitors.

Previously Pitchford led the Community Development Equity Group at Bank of America Corporation in Charlotte, NC. The Group developed or rehabilitated 23,000 units of affordable housing since 1994 and increased equity commitments 3,000%. The development of these affordable housing communities included Make A Difference Centers , community life programs tailored to the needs of the resident population. These programs included computer training for residents of all ages, career and academic mentoring, and on-site health clinics.

Mr. Pitchford is a member of the Urban Land Institute and chairs the Affordable Housing Council of ULI. He serves on the Board of the National Equity Fund, the National Housing Conference, and the Center for Housing Policy and is the Immediate Past Chairman of the National Housing Conference. He earned his bachelor's and master's degrees from Old Dominion University.

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