We are excited to announce Tom Hoch was appointed by Mayor Frey as our new Board Chair. Mr. Hoch is a seasoned executive with nearly thirty years overseeing public, non-profit and for profit organizations. He previously served as MPHA’s Deputy Executive Director where he led a team that transformed the organization into one designated by the federal government as a top performer. He is committed to increasing the supply of affordable housing through the metro area and actively supports organizations involved in this work.

Mr. Hoch led the founding and growth of Hennepin Theatre Trust into the seventh largest arts organization in the State of Minnesota. He has served on numerous nonprofit boards including as Minneapolis Downtown Council Chair, Chair of Animal Humane Society and its Capital Campaign and as a Board member of numerous local nonprofits. He serves as a leader of The Minneapolis Good Chair Project, which designs, constructs, delivers and maintains handcrafted seating on parkland throughout Minneapolis. Mr. Hoch is a Minneapolis native and continues to reside in our community.