Charles Richman, executive director of the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (NJHMFA) will be retiring from public service as of December 31, 2020 after nearly 50 years.
Over the course of his career in New Jersey state government, Charles “Chuck” Richman has spearheaded policy development in areas encompassing affordable housing, fire safety, community planning, budget development and economic revitalization. Before his 2018 appointment to the NJHMFA, Richman served as commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA), where he worked for 31 years. Prior to his leadership at DCA, he served as executive director of the NJ State Energy Office, as well as assistant commissioner and then acting commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Energy. Over the years, Richman also served on prominent boards and commissions, including the Council on Affordable Housing; Casino Reinvestment Development Authority; the State Planning Commission, the NJ Historic Trust; and the Asbury Park Housing Authority among others.
