National Equity Fund Deepens Its Presence In The West Adding Two Top Affordable Housing Professionals

CHICAGO, July 17, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- National Equity Fund, a leading syndicator of the low income housing tax credits (LIHTC) program, recently hired two additions to its originations' west team, which includes the Northwest and Mountain States. Tony Daguanno accepted the position of VP in originations and Chris McKenzie as an originations officer.

"We're looking forward to expanding our affordable housing work for low-income families and individuals in the western region with our two new talented additions," said Mike Jacobs, SVP and head of NEF's originations' teams. "It's good to have Tony back with us and we welcome Chris as our newest member."

Daguanno has more than a decade of experience in the affordable housing industry most recently serving at The Richman Group as an acquisition professional and prior to that as an asset manager for NEF for five years. He has a comprehensive understanding of the LIHTC program as well as the western region of the United States.

McKenzie's knowledge of affordable housing includes working for NEF's parent company, Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) for six years beginning as a program assistant making his way up to a strategy and impact officer with its national housing team. 

Both professionals will be based in Portland, Oregon, and report to Todd Fabian, NEF's western regional vice president. "I'm excited to have Tony and Chris on board helping to increase affordable housing in a region already containing several well-performing LIHTC developments," commented Fabian.

About National Equity Fund, Inc.
Chicago-based nonprofit, National Equity Fund, Inc., is a leading syndicator of low-income housing tax credits (LIHTC) and an affiliate of the Local Initiatives Corporation. NEF has played an integral role in creating affordable housing options, revitalizing communities and strengthening local economies for more than 30 years. Through its partnerships with developers and investors, it has invested $14 billion in 2,600 LIHTC developments, creating approximately 166,632 affordable homes for low-income families and individuals as well as 203,291 jobs nationwide. For more information www.nefinc.org

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