Kansas Development Finance Authority (KDFA) President Tim Shallenburger has named Garden City native Dennis L. Mesa as Executive Director of Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC). KHRC, a subsidiary corporation of KDFA, is a self-supporting, public corporation which serves as the primary administrator of federal housing programs on behalf of the State of Kansas. In his new position, Mesa will oversee KHRC’s day-to-day operations and 55 member staff; provide leadership for the corporation’s rental housing, home-ownership, supportive services and asset management programs; and work to strengthen agency partnerships with developers, investors, lenders, community-based organizations, housing advocates and service providers. Prior to joining KHRC, Dennis served twice as Mayor of Garden City and eight years as City Commissioner. Read More…