Ability Housing recently announced the expansion of its real estate team through the creation of two new positions. 

Debra Grise has been appointed as the organization’s Real Estate Development Director and will lead all real estate development efforts; and Jeremy Smith has been promoted to the new Director of Asset Management role and will ensure the ongoing mission-aligned operations of the rental portfolio.

This expansion positions Ability Housing to achieve its goal of developing more than 2,200 units of affordable housing across Florida by 2030 while simultaneously maintaining its portfolio of properties at the highest level. These new appointments, coupled with the recent launch of the nonprofit’s Affordable Housing Fund, demonstrate progress toward a critical goal outlined in the organization’s current strategic plan: to elevate the organization’s workforce and operational capacity for optimal performance.

“It’s important for us to have experts throughout our team who not only understand the scope of work their roles entail, but who also truly understand and believe in our mission,” said Shannon Nazworth, President & CEO of Ability Housing. “With Debra and Jeremy’s leadership, we are even more equipped to address Florida’s housing needs as quickly as we can in a strategic manner. Building new communities and preserving the quality of the ones we already have are equally important to this goal. I am grateful they have chosen to support our mission in building flourishing communities where everyone has a home.”