LANCASTER – HDC MidAtlantic (HDC) has promoted Tammie Fitzpatrick to Chief Operating Officer.
Fitzpatrick previously served at HDC’s Director of Real Estate Operations. She has worked in Real Estate Development for more than 15 years, including nearly seven years working for Lancaster-based nonprofit housing developers to find solutions to the affordable housing crisis and create housing equity for all.
As Chief Operating Officer, Fitzpatrick will facilitate the development and implementation of the organization’s strategic plan and annual workplans, leading the coordination of departmental goal setting and execution, building staff capacity, managing long-term complex projects, and providing leadership to the Property Management, Resident Services, and Human Resources departments. Fitzpatrick will be a key member of HDC’s leadership team, serving as a proxy for the President and CEO.
“We are thrilled to have Tammie step into the role of Chief Operating Officer at HDC,” said Dana Hanchin, President & CEO of HDC. “Her years of experience, commitment to our mission, and results-driven approach is well suited to help take HDC into the new year and on to the next step as an organization.”
Prior to joining HDC, Fitzpatrick worked at Community Basics, Inc., LeFevre Funk Architects, and Miranda Architects.
“I am excited to take on this new role at HDC,” said Fitzpatrick. “Our strategy is clear, and I look forward to working our team who is focused on achieving success in the years to come.”
Fitzpatrick received her Bachelor of Architecture degree from Virginia Tech and holds a master’s degree in Real Estate Development from Georgetown University. She is a registered Architect in Pennsylvania and volunteers on several boards and committees that support housing initiatives including the Lancaster County Coalition for Smart Growth, Coalition for Sustainable Housing, Lancaster Equity, Leadership Lancaster Program Committee, and co-chairs the Women in Housing and Finance of PA Steering Committee.
Every voice matters. At HDC, we are committed to raising up resident voices and opening doors so that residents can actively participate in the democratic process, speak out on issues important to them and their communities, and communicate how policies affect their everyday lives. We believe it is important to make the time and space to listen, and to support resident leaders in effectively using their voices. We support resident advocacy opportunities through our Resident Academy of Leadership & Inspiration, Voter Registration Drives, and holding constituent meetings and tours with elected officials.
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Finding a place to live that meets one’s basic needs and budget can feel like a never-ending challenge. The complexity of lower-income families and individuals extend far beyond simply finding a safe, affordable, and welcoming place to call home. At HDC, we are committed to being an ally in speaking to issues, programs, and policies that improve quality of life of our residents. Issues that we know are important to our residents include:
We know we can’t solve the affordable housing challenge alone. We need champions to help change the conversation around what home means and why it matters. We are committed to educating elected officials to understand the needs and challenges of their constituents. We are here to provide solutions that work and offer affordable housing expertise that demonstrates the impact policy decisions have on lower-income families, seniors and those with disabilities. We work closely with and participate in alliances and coalitions to educate and advance shared policy priorities. Our advocacy partners include:
Wendy Smith serves as the Vice President of Property Management, responsible for the overall strategic direction for HDC’s management portfolio and the organization’s largest staff team. Previously, Wendy served as Asset and Operations Manager for a leading real estate firm based in New York City which owned over 11,000 affordable homes. Since 2008, Wendy has held roles in regional level operations for commercial and for-profit housing agencies. Wendy holds a degree in International Studies.
