The New England Affordable Housing Management Association (NEAHMA), an award-winning, non-profit trade association for the affordable housing industry representing members in all six New England states, today announced that Kevin R. Sorge of Norfolk, MA has been named as the organization’s Executive Director.

In this role, he will work closely with the NEAHMA Board of Directors on strategic planning, while overseeing the organization’s day-to-day operations. His duties will include supervising and training the existing staff and working with the Board to update the organization’s policies and procedures. Another of his immediate responsibilities will be to develop and execute NEAHMA’s Annual Fall Conference & Trade Show to be held at Lombardo’s in Randolph, October 18 and 19.

Sorge brings an extensive resume of association management experience to his new role, specifically in the non-profit arena. Prior to joining the NEAHMA team, he served as Executive Director of the New England Hemophilia Association, located in Dedham. Before that, he held several executive positions, including Director of Operations, with the American Heart Association, in Dallas, TX and New Brunswick, NJ.

The Edison, NJ native earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Springfield College, and a Master’s Degree in Human Services Administration from Rider University in Lawrenceville, NJ.

In his leisure time, he enjoys tennis, golf, home repair and international motorcycle travel. He has visited over 38 countries by motorcycle.

NEAHMA President and long-time board member Kristin McGrath Pine said, “We are very excited and confident that Kevin will bring a new level of leadership to the NEAHMA organization, opening a new chapter of smart growth and opportunity. Kevin has a long and successful record of non-profit management and operations and the unique skill set needed to help bring NEAHMA to the next level. We all are thrilled to welcome him aboard.”

A formal "meet-and-greet" event for Kevin Sorge is in the planning stages and will be hosted at the NEAHMA Office in Braintree, Massachusetts sometime in September. Anyone wishing to contact Sorge in the meantime may do so by email at kevin.sorge@neahma.org.

About the New England Affordable Housing Management Association (NEAHMA)

The New England Affordable Housing Management Association (NEAHMA) was formed in 1989 to facilitate communication between management agents and local HUD and state housing finance agencies. An award-winning, non-profit trade association for the affordable housing industry, the agency addresses issues at the national, state and local levels to ensure communities of quality throughout the New England region. Monthly membership meetings includes training and education on current regulatory topics, as well as current housing updates provided by agency representatives. NEAHMA’s membership consists of owners and management agents who represent over 50,000 units of affordable housing throughout New England, complimented by a strong contingent of associate vendor members. NEAHMA is a member of the National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA). The organization maintains offices at 400 Washington Street, Braintree, MA For more information, please visit www.neahma.org or call (781) 380-4344.