Sean Gilbert Appointed ED of Morristown HA

Sean Gilbert has been appointed as the new Executive Director of the Morristown Housing Authority.

Sean is a graduate of Virginia Tech and has earned several certifications and acknowledgements throughout his years in Public Housing. 

Sean has served and continues to serve on State, Southeastern, and National Housing Boards-

NAHRO- National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Authorities

• Emerging Leader Award Winner, 2017
• Board of Governors Member, 2015- Present
• Strategic Planning Advisory Group, 2019 - Present
• LegNet Leadership, 2017 - Present
• Professional Development Committee, 2019 - Present
• Election Committee Member, 2017 - 2019
• Previous NAHRO Member Services Committee, CR&D Committee, Housing America Task Force, Nomination & Elections Committee

SERC-NAHRO- South Eastern Regional Conference

• President, 2017-2019; previous Senior Vice President; Vice President of Member Services and Vice President of CR&D; former Chair of CR&D
• Executive Committee Member, 2009 - Present
• Immediate Past President, 2019 - Present
• Nominating Committee Chair, 2019 - Present
• Policy Advisory Committee, 2019 - Present

TAHRA- Tennessee Association of Housing and Redevelopment Authorities

• Legislative Committee Member, 2014 - Present
• Spring Workshop Committee, 2014 - Present
• Tennessee Housing Authority Risk Management Trust Board Member, 2016 - Present

KHA- Kentucky Housing Association

• President of Board of Directors, 2005 - 2006
• Board Member, 1999 - 2008
• Executive Conference Committee Chair, 200I - 2013
• KHA Hall of Fame Inductee, 2019

Other significant accomplishments and contributions to his community include -

• Area 3 Workforce Development Board Member, 2014 - 2019
• HUD Kentucky's Outstanding Large Housing Agency Winner, 2006
• Rotary Paul Harris Fellow; member Morristown A.M. Rotary Club
• NAHRO Professional Housing Manager (PHM)
• NAHRO Senior Professional Housing Manager (SPHM)
• NAHMA Certified Professional of Occupancy (CPO)
• NCHM Housing Quality Standards Certified
• Nan McKay UPCS Inspector Certified

Prior to joining Morristown Housing Authority, Sean served as the Executive Director of the Pikeville Housing Authority (Kentucky). Sean then served as the Senior Vice President of Housing for the Knoxville Community Development Corporation. While with KCDC, Sean directed operations at all LIPH, PBRA, LIHTC sites & the Section 8 Program and implemented over 20 successful RAD conversions.