The National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) elected James H. Schloemer, Chief Executive Officer of Continental Properties Company, to serve a two-year term as the Council’s chair at its 2024 Annual Meeting.
“As rental housing providers navigate uncertain economic conditions and legislative and regulatory risks both in Washington, D.C. and in states throughout the country, I intend to highlight the widespread consensus that our nation is facing a housing affordability challenge fueled by a severe housing shortage and that the solution is greater supply,” said Schloemer.
“We will also continue to leverage NMHC’s work building bridges—not just with industry partners, but also with housing advocacy groups to put forward policy solutions that expand housing supply.”
NMHC also welcomes Antonio Marquez, Principal and Managing Partner of Comunidad Partners as the newest NMHC officer. He will be the 2024-2026 NMHC Secretary.
“I’m honoured to become an NMHC officer,” said Marquez. “This is a crucial and unique time for rental housing providers nationwide. Unlike perhaps ever before there is growing agreement that the nation is facing serious housing affordability challenges and that the solutions must be supply-focused. I’m looking forward to working with my fellow officers, NMHC staff, and, most importantly, our members to work with lawmakers on solutions that will lower housing costs and broaden housing equity.”
“I couldn’t be more excited for Jim Schloemer to become NMHC Chair and to welcome Antonio as an NMHC officer,” said NMHC President Sharon Wilson Géno. “As we have heard numerous times this week, we are at an inflexion point when it comes to the creation of new housing. The only way to lower costs and expand housing opportunities is to increase supply. With our new officer leadership, we will continue to make that a top priority for the organization. At the same time, through our strategic plan, we will expand access to NMHC—for prospective and current members seeking engagement opportunities.”
