Dr. Eric Anthony Johnson, Ph.D., Mba Email & Phone Number

I am the CEO of Aeon, a nonprofit multifamily real estate development organization that develops, manages, and preserves quality affordable housing in the Twin Cities region. With over 20 years of experience in urban redevelopment, real estate, public policy, housing, and community and economic development, I have led transformative initiatives in the public, non-profit and private sectors and have worked to transform lives and neighborhoods across the country.I hold a PhD in Urban Affairs and Policy, a Masters in Business Administration and I was a LISC Rubinger Community Fellow, a prestigious program that invests in local changemakers who promote economic and racial justice. My career began as a Presidential Management Fellow. I combine a strong academic, real estate, and policy background with disruptive thinking, creativity, and leadership skills to build high-performing teams, partnerships, and strategies that deliver impactful and sustainable results. I am passionate about advancing racial and social justice, and fostering a culture of innovation, excellence, and collaboration at Aeon and in the housing, economic and urban development sector.

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  Chief Executive Officer

  Aeon

  2022 - Present - United States

  Currently serving as President/CEO for Aeon, an award winning non-profit multifamily housing developer which owns and operates 6,000 housing units in the Twin Cities. Reporting to a governing board, provides leadership, vision, and strategy to the entire organization. This encompasses operations, board management, financial management, marketing, communications, fundraising, public/community relations, program development, policy advocacy, human resources, and strategic direction. Provides direct supervision to leadership team, including Chief Financial Officer, Chief Real Estate Officer, Chief Resource Development Officer and Chief Resident Services and Public Policy. Key initiatives underway include implementing a bridge strategy in response to COVID-19 eviction moratorium impact, capital investment strategy to strengthen existing portfolio, building a pipeline of new development projects, and working to further innovation in both housing policy and real estate development.