Mike Gerber Appointed Interim CEO of NAHRO

After the confirmation of former NAHRO CEO Adrianne Todman as Deputy Secretary of HUD, the NAHRO Board of Governors designated Mike Gerber as interim CEO of the association. Gerber is currently president and CEO of the Housing Authority of the City of Austin (HACA) and will continue in that role in addition to his new duties as interim NAHRO CEO. He will serve as interim CEO until a permanent NAHRO CEO is hired following a nationwide search.

Gerber is a long-time member of NAHRO and has served in multiple leadership positions, including as chair of the Strategic Plan Advisory Committee and the Legislative Network. He has been HACA President and CEO since 2012.

Gerber has an extensive background in affordable housing and community development. He previously served as Executive Director of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, in senior positions in the Office of Public and Indian Housing at HUD, and as a staff member for two U.S. Senators.

“As a veteran NAHRO member and leader, the chief of a public housing agency, a longtime advocate, and an experienced executive, we have the utmost confidence in Mike’s ability to lead the association until we find a new permanent CEO,” NAHRO President Sunny Shaw said. “We’re grateful to him for taking on this additional responsibility.”

“I am excited to lead NAHRO during this transition period,” Gerber added. “NAHRO members make a significant difference in the lives of low-income persons in their communities. Our job is to ensure they have the support and tools needed to be as impactful as possible.”