George Guy Email & Phone Number

United States

United States

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States

Lead staff of 80 with an annual budget of $100M; That also includes the managing agent for a smaller rural agency, the Decatur Housing Authority.• Successfully developed a total investment of over $150M in new construction, development and revitalization within the city.• Secured $20M in grants to assist in Community Development and Social Service Programs utilized to leverage resources to create self-sufficiency opportunities for residents and participants.• Focused on creating an empowered and transparent culture resulting in employee retention improving to an annual rate of 93.6%.• Awarded the FCC Affordable Program Connectivity grant of $400K+ to bridge the digital divide for Fort Wayne residents.• Implemented the Hoosier Home Buyers Assistance Program (federal program aligned with Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae and HUD) for state residents that include home buyers down payments, closing cost and other mortgage related products.• Designated a Moving to Work (MTW) and Choice Neighborhood Planning Grantee under tenure.• Champion of talent development launched the Leadership Academy for current and emerging leaders to future proof the organization by increasing capacity of the staff.• Responsible for creating unprecedented COVID-19 organizational protocol; including implementing stay-at-home orders and initiatives to specifically stabilize and secure housing for residents during the 2020 pandemic.• Holistic leader involved in administering Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) homeless grants and administering Mainstream Housing Choice Vouchers since 2015.• Built and nurtured sustainable relationships with key stakeholders in banking, federal reserve, advisory boards, and community and economic development industries to create evergreen projects, complete with holistic, wrap-around support services that will change the affordable housing landscape throughout our community for decades to come.