Housing Development Leader Erik Johnson New CEO of Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority
ALEXANDRIA, VA-Erik Johnson, a former leader of housing development in Connecticut, has been named the new CEO of the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority (ARHA). He starts in this position next month, following interim CEO Rickie Maddox.
“I am honored to serve as CEO,” Johnson said in an ARHA press release. “I plan to build on the successes of Keith Pettigrew and Rickie Maddox to move ARHA into an even greater position to serve our residents. I look forward to helping ARHA bring more affordable housing to Alexandria.”
Prior to taking the job, Johnson worked in Hamden, CT as Director of Economic and Community Development. He also led Hartford’s housing development.
The ARHA’s purpose us to manage Alexandria’s public housing units. For more than 80 years, the organization, according to its website, “provided affordable housing, economic opportunities and a living environment free from discrimination for low income and moderate income citizens.” Over the next five years, ARHA plans to become a leader in the industry model mixed income communities. They also want to improve the quality of life for ARHA’s residents.
