Richmond, VA (March 6, 2023) – The Board of Directors for Richmond Metropolitan Habitat for Humanity (RMHFH) are pleased to announce they have named Madelyn Peay as the organization’s Chief Executive Officer. In her new role, Madelyn will lead the strategic direction and fundraising efforts of the organization.
Madelyn is an accomplished veteran and dedicated public and affordable housing professional who believes that having a safe, healthy place to call home is a right that every family and individual should enjoy.
She has served in the housing world for 20 years and has a long track record of success in property management, asset management, and real estate investment. She served as the Chief Operating Officer of Hopewell Redevelopment and Housing Authority (HRHA) for 12 years, lending her HUD programs expertise and leadership to their organization. In 2018, she started her own company, Peay United, focused on increasing access to affordable housing and financial freedom.
She believes that improving the housing industry in any area also promotes healthier and safer neighborhoods, and serves on the Board of the Virginia Housing Alliance and The City of Richmond’s Affordable Housing Trust fund Board, supporting and advocating for the expansion of affordable housing opportunities.
Madelyn is stepping into this new role after the retirement of Richmond Habitat’s long-time CEO, Mary Kay Huss. Mary Kay started with Richmond Habitat in April of 2019 and has helped the organization grow, recently completing its 378th home and 119th Critical Home Repair since 1986. “We could not be more excited to have Madelyn as the new CEO of Richmond Habitat,” said Tiya Williams, Board Chair for Richmond Metropolitan Habitat for Humanity, “With her extensive experience in the housing world, the future of Richmond Habitat looks bright!”
About Richmond Metropolitan Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity was founded in 1976 as a nonprofit organization committed to providing safe, affordable housing opportunities across the world. Habitat for Humanity is a global nonprofit housing organization working in local communities across all 50 states in the U.S. and in approximately 70 countries. Habitat’s vision is of a world where everyone has a decent place to live. The Richmond Habitat chapter joined the affordable housing effort in 1986, serving the City of Richmond, Henrico County and Chesterfield County. Since then, Richmond Metropolitan Habitat for Humanity has built more than 375 homes and provided over 100 Critical Home Repairs for local families. Along with our partner families, generous volunteers and donors, we have empowered local families to achieve the dream of safe and affordable homeownership. To learn more, visit www.richmondhabitat.org.
