On behalf of the Board of Directors of Community Ventures, I am pleased to announce that Troy Hannigan will serve as our new Executive Director, effective January 1, 2026. Troy brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the role, and I am confident that he will lead the organization well through the coming transitions.
Many of you already know Troy, as he has served as our Director of Development since 2014. He led the development of our most recent affordable housing project, Old First House, in Old City and has led CV’s work in the City’s Rebuild Initiative. Under Troy’s leadership, CV celebrated five ribbon-cuttings in 2025! Before joining CV, he was a project manager for Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia. In addition, he has taught graduate courses in real estate development and urban revitalization at the University of Pennsylvania Stuart Weitzman School of Design and the Thomas Jefferson University M.S. in Real Estate Development program.
He holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Philadelphia University and a master’s degree in urban studies and community development from Eastern University. Troy and his wife live in the Norris Square neighborhood of Philadelphia and have two young children.
On December 31, 2025, David La Fontaine retired as Community Ventures’ Executive Director after almost 30 years with the organization including 12 years as its Executive Director. David will continue to serve Community Ventures as a Special Advisor to the Executive Director particularly around asset management and to ensure a smooth transition.
Thank you for your support for Community Ventures. We will continue to share more information as the year goes on.
Sincerely,
Nancy Wagner-Hislip
Chair, Board of Directors
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