January 19, 2024
(Albuquerque, NM) Mesilla Valley Public Housing Authority Director Juan Olvera was named Apartment Association of New Mexico President. The Apartment Association of New Mexico (AANM) is an association of apartment communities, apartment owners, managers, suppliers, and professionals dedicated to promoting and advancing the needs of the New Mexico apartment industry.
On January 11th of this year, Olvera was sworn-in as the New President of the AANM for 2024. AANM members have an unwavering commitment to affordable and enjoyable apartment living, and are a vital part in the growth and vision of the future of New Mexico.
“AANM is honored and excited to welcome Juan Olvera as our next president. Juan brings vast knowledge and expertise in the multifamily industry. We are thrilled to continue our growth and prosper under his leadership,” said AANM Executive Director Alan LaSeck. “Very excited,” Olvera added, “to be the President of the AANM and to lead the association to continue to grow, to provide value to our members, and to meet the needs of the communities that we serve. Let’s Move Forward!”
AANM is an affiliate of the National Apartment Association (NAA). NAA is America’s leading advocate for quality rental housing, representing more than 12 million apartment homes throughout the United States and Canada.
As Executive Director of the Mesilla Valley Public Housing Authority (MVPHA), one of New Mexico’s largest and highest performing providers of affordable housing programs for low-income families, Mr. Olvera manages an annual operating budget of $8.5 million that supports 248 public housing units, 40 Section 8 New Construction units, 661 affordable housing units, and 1,657 Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV) which provide housing to some 2,500 families in New Mexico.
Before joining MVPHA, Mr. Olvera was the Director of Development and Capital Projects for the Housing Authority of the City of El Paso, Texas. During his tenure, he secured $8.3 million from a competitive grant under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) to build the Paisano Green Community – a Net Zero, LEED Platinum, Fossil Fuels Free Public Housing community for the elderly.
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