IRVINE, CA – WNC, a national investor in real estate and
community development initiatives, announced Howard M. Heitner, a 35-year veteran of the affordable housing,
legal and financial industries, has joined the company’s advisory board.
“Howard is a consummate
professional who brings a wealth of expertise and wisdom to WNC,” said Will Cooper Jr., president and chief
executive officer of WNC. “His extensive knowledge and leadership experience
will be a valuable addition to our company, our investor base and the
communities we serve.”
Spanning more than three
decades, Heitner began his career in 1976 with the Federal Reserve Board in
Washington, D.C. He has also served as president and member of the investment
committee of JRK Residential America; as chief operating officer of SunAmerica
Affordable Housing Partners; and spent nearly two decades as a partner with
O’Melveny & Myers LLP.
Heitner earned a
bachelor’s degree from Bucknell University, as well as an M.B.A. and juris
doctorate from the University of Chicago. He has served as chairman of the
board of The Los Angeles Conservancy, and as a member of the: Hollywood
Community Housing Board, Shelter Partnership Board, Menorah Housing Foundation
Board, Curtis School Board and Adobe Community Board’s finance committee.
Will Cooper Jr. |
Heitner joins other WNC
advisory board members:
· Jim
Ashby, who has 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur and business
leader and currently serves as chief executive officer of CareMeridian, a
healthcare services company;
· Denise
Kiley, a 25-year veteran of the real estate industry, including 15 years
specializing in low-income housing tax credits (LIHTC); and
· Michael
Novogradac, managing partner in the San Francisco office of Novogradac
& Company LLP, with 25 years of experience in affordable housing, community
development and renewable energy.
For a complete copy of the company’s news release,
please contact:
Julie Leber
Spotlight Marketing
Communications
949.427.5172, ext. 703
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