Howard M. Heitner Joins WNC Advisory Board

  

Howard M. Heitner

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

julie@spotlightmarcom.com

www.wncinc.com.