Avesta Housing, the Portland-based nonprofit, has appointed four new members to its board of directors. By May, once the changes are complete, the nonprofit will have 16 board members. Click here to read the full article
Portland-based nonprofit Avesta Housing has hired John Egan as its director of development, replacing Patrick Hess, who has been promoted to vice president of real estate. Egan will lead Avesta’s real estate development team in creating and preserving affordable rental housing in Maine and New Hampshire. He comes to the position with nearly four decades
Avesta Housing has hired John Egan to be its new director of development. In his new position, John leads Avesta’s real estate development team in developing and preserving affordable rental housing in Maine and New Hampshire. He has nearly four decades of community development experience in Maine and Alaska as a developer, lender, investor and
Avesta Housing, the largest nonprofit affordable housing provider in northern New England, has announced the following promotions to its leadership team: Eric Boucher, Executive Vice President and Chief Finance & Operations Officer: Boucher will oversee Avesta’s finance and human resources functions, assisted living business operations, the Homeownership + Financial Counseling department, and, starting in December,
By the time she entered high school, Lucy Olson knew she wanted to share her love of math with younger children. But when she explored tutoring options at her own school, Waynflete, she found that most of the students there already had access to the resources they needed. Undaunted, Lucy began to look for other
By Jennifer Hawkins & Dean Klein Everyone understands Maine has a housing shortage. The data proves it, but we also feel it. When our adult children can’t afford to rent with friends, when young families can’t buy a modest home, and when workers commute long distances because there’s no nearby housing, we all see and
On Oct. 22, Avesta Housing held its annual All Staff Day at Pineland Farms in New Gloucester, Maine. The event brought together employees from all departments to recharge, socialize with co-workers, and engage in strategic activities designed to identify ways we can strengthen our organization. A highlight of the event was the annual presentation of
Avesta Housing Senior Development Officer Nate Howes has been named to Mainebiz‘s 40 Under 40 list for 2025. The fourth annual list recognizes 40 of the state’s up-and-coming leaders — the next generation of individuals shaping Maine and its economy. In his 40 Under 40 profile, Nate attributes his joining Avesta in 2019 as his
Avesta Housing is featured in a new case study by Maine-based TimberHP, the leading U.S. manufacturer of wood fiber insulation. Made from residual wood chips produced by lumberyards, the high-performance insulation promotes sustainable building practices while improving energy efficiency and providing comfortable living conditions for residents. Avesta was one of the first housing developers to
PORTLAND, Maine — Avesta Housing, the largest nonprofit affordable housing provider in northern New England, has presented its Mission Champion Award to the Southern Maine Agency on Aging (SMAA) for its longtime commitment to provide support and services to older adults living in affordable homes in Maine. Avesta’s Mission Champion Award is presented annually to
