The HAND Board of Directors has announced Friday the promotion of Andrea Davis to executive director of the nonprofit organization.  HAND’s mission is promoting affordable housing in Hamilton County.

Davis has served as interim executive director for several months before being named to the post permanently.  She joined the staff of HAND in 2016.

“We are excited with the progress that both Andrea and Rebekah have made in continuing HAND’s mission,” Board Chairman Keith Broadnax said of the appointments, approved May 14. “If there was ever a need for affordable housing, it is now. We are committed to continuing to serve the affordable housing needs of our families and communities.”

Interim Deputy Director Rebekah Metzger has been named Development Director.  This signifies a shift made by the HAND organization to emphasize the ongoing focus on neighborhood and community development.

Before being named the executive director, Ms. Davis recorded a podcast interview with me that can be heard at this link.