Washington, D.C., March 18, 2026 – The National Housing Conference (NHC) announces the appointment of four new members to its Board of Governors, alongside the reappointment of two returning members. The appointments reflect NHC’s continued commitment to bringing diverse perspectives and deep expertise to its Board leadership.
Joining returning members Robert Broeksmit, Mortgage Bankers Association and Kimani Little, Federal Home Loan Bank of New York, are Seth Appleton, US Mortgage Insurers; Teresa Bryce Bazemore, former President and CEO, Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco; Sharon Wilson Géno, National Multifamily Housing Council; and Debra W. Still, CMB, retired CEO and Vice Chair, Pulte Financial Services. The new members’ terms will officially commence in June 2026.
“As I conclude my term as chairwoman, I’m especially proud to welcome this accomplished group of leaders to NHC’s Board of Governors,” said NHC Chairwoman Ali Solis. “Their experience across the housing ecosystem and passion for tackling our nation’s affordability and housing supply crisis will help carry NHC’s mission forward. I am also deeply grateful to Robert Broeksmit and Kimani Little for continuing their service and leadership on the Board.”
NHC remains committed to building a Board composed of highly experienced housing leaders whose perspectives reflect the diversity of the nation and the housing industry. NHC Board members bring expertise from across the housing landscape, including lenders, homebuilders, affordable housing advocates, real estate professionals, housing development corporations, and housing finance agencies, and represent a range of viewpoints from across the political spectrum. This diversity of experience and perspective strengthens NHC’s ability to foster collaboration and advance solutions around one shared priority: expanding access to affordable housing.
“NHC is proud to welcome these accomplished leaders to our Board of Governors,” said David M. Dworkin, President and CEO of the National Housing Conference. “Their expertise from across the housing sector will strengthen our ability to bring stakeholders together and advance tangible, impactful, and achievable solutions to the nation’s housing affordability challenges.”
NHC also extends its sincere appreciation to Kirsten Johnson-Obey of NeighborWorks® America, Matt Josephs of the Local Initiatives Support Corporation, Sydelle Knepper of SKA Marin, Christopher Ptomey of PT Policy, and Connie Wright, whose terms are concluding, for their years of dedicated service and valuable contributions to the Board.
For more information about NHC and its Board of Governors, please visit www.nhc.org.