Conifer Realty announced today that it has appointed Joan Hoover as its President. Ms. Hoover has over 25 years of experience in the financial management and development of affordable housing. Ms. Hoover has a great passion for personal and professional growth, both her own and others, and is interested in intrinsic motivation, self-deception in leadership and emotional systems theory. Since joining Conifer in 2007, Ms. Hoover has been responsible for multiple functions including financing, acquisition & dispositions and most recently, she has led a talented multidisciplinary team of Development, Finance, Legal and Human Resources associates.

As Conifer Realty has grown, succession planning has been a key strategic objective for more than 10 years. “It is a privilege to be in a key leadership position at Conifer during a period of significant growth and change. As Conifer grows, so must our Leadership. I look forward to working with incredibly talented professionals to support high performing teams,” says Hoover. “We are very fortunate at Conifer to have a team of committed, bright, kind, individuals that truly make a difference in people’s lives every day. This Team is the reason Conifer is able to Build A HOME for Possibilities for those who need it most.”

“It is because of Joan’s strong leadership skills and the depth and breadth of the organization’s diverse employee base, that allows Conifer to Do What We Do Better and devote significant time and efforts to new growth initiatives,” said Tim Fournier, Chairman and CEO of Conifer.

Ms. Hoover serves on NH&RA’s Board of Directors and serves an officer on NH&RA’s Executive Committee.