As AHT recognizes the retirement of two long-serving board members, the organization also welcomes new expertise and perspective to help advance its mission of strengthening communities and creating pathways to stable, affordable housing.
AHT closes the year with a full heart, reflecting on the incredible contributions of two founding board members and looking ahead with great excitement to new leadership joining our mission.
After more than two decades of unwavering commitment, Bill Faith and Hal Keller have retired from AHT's Board of Directors. Both Bill and Hal have served on our board since AHT's inception in 2001, and their impact on this organization simply cannot be overstated. They are true experts in the field of affordable housing, and their impressive careers stand as a testament to their deep dedication to ensuring that affordable housing remains a priority in Columbus and Franklin County. AHT is what it is today in no small part because of their vision, guidance, and steadfast support over the years. We are profoundly grateful for everything they have given to this organization and to our community. Their legacy will continue to be felt in every family that finds a safe, affordable place to call home.
As we say farewell to two beloved board members, we are also thrilled to welcome Myia Batie to AHT's Board of Directors. Myia currently serves as Senior Vice President of Development at TFG Housing Resources, LLC and President of TFG Development Advisors, LLC. She brings a remarkable depth of experience in affordable housing finance and development, having previously led Enterprise Community Partners' national Equitable Path Forward initiative, where she supported more than 80 minority business enterprise developers and helped deploy $346 million in capital. Her background also includes significant work at Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing and the Ohio Housing Finance Agency, where she built expertise across LIHTC, Section 8, RAD, FHA and permanent supportive housing programs. A recognized Young Leader in affordable housing, Myia holds a Master's Degree in Urban and Regional Planning from Virginia Commonwealth University and a Bachelor's Degree in Community and Regional Planning from Iowa State University.
AHT is truly excited to welcome Myia to our board. Her expertise, passion, and proven commitment to equitable housing solutions will be an extraordinary asset as we continue to advance our mission, and we know she will make a wonderful contribution to our work for years to come.
