Meet the Candidates for NAHRO’s 2027–2029 National Leadership Election
NAHRO’s 2027 biennial election is moving forward, with Mike Gerber running for NAHRO President and Bobby R. Collins running for NAHRO Senior Vice President for the 2027–2029 term. Members now have an opportunity to learn more about the candidates and their priorities for the association.
Gerber’s campaign emphasizes protecting and expanding housing, community development, and supportive services programs. His priorities also include strengthening NAHRO’s advocacy efforts, expanding professional development opportunities, and building stronger partnerships. His campaign message, “Let’s Lead Together,” highlights a focus on working together to advance the association’s work.
Collins serves as CEO of the housing authorities of Shreveport and Bossier City, Louisiana, and brings more than 25 years of local, regional, and national service. A former public housing resident, NAHRO Fellow, and current Southwest NAHRO President, Collins has served on NAHRO’s Board of Governors and as a national faculty member. His campaign focuses on advocacy, innovation and leadership, including training, mentoring, and credentialing opportunities for members.
Current Senior Vice President Ivory Mathews has informed the Board of Governors that she will not run for NAHRO President for the 2027–2029 term. The Nominating and Election (N&E) Committee has accepted Mathews’ declaration requesting that her name not be placed on the 2027–2029 presidential ballot. Mathews is fulfilling, and will continue to fulfill, the duties and responsibilities of NAHRO Senior Vice President for the 2025–2027 term.
The declaration period remains open for both NAHRO President and Senior Vice President. Eligible candidates must either be an associate of an active organizational member, or an allied individual member. Members who wish to be considered should email Nominating and Election Committee Chair David Lange at [email protected] and [email protected].
Additional information about the candidates will be available next week in The NAHRO Monitor. Election results will be announced at the 2027 National Conference and Exhibition in Las Vegas, October 28–30.
For election questions, email [email protected].