In Memory: Marcia Lewis

It is with a heavy heart that we share the unfortunate news of the passing of our dear colleague, and friend, Marcia Lewis, who departed from us on Saturday, February 3rd.

At this moment, there are no formal arrangements in place, but we assure you that we will communicate them promptly once they become available. In the meantime, we kindly request that you keep Marcia's family in your thoughts and prayers as they navigate through this difficult time.

We extend our deepest condolences to Marcia's family and friends, and we are here to support each other as we remember and honor her legacy.

Marcia E. Lewis was appointed on January 8, 2023, by Mayor Joseph Hogsett as the Chief Executive Officer of the Indianapolis Housing Agency (IHA). This appointment followed a one-year appointment as its Interim Executive Director. In these roles, Mrs. Lewis is being tasked to employ some of her nearly 30 years of experience in affordable housing from the federal, state, and local levels, including a previous stint from 1993 to 2000 at IHA in several roles, including the Deputy Director and Acting Executive Director. Marcia has received numerous accolades and tributes across the country for her work in this field.

Over her years of service, Marcia has served on a number of industry panels, boards, and committees. In 2019, Marcia was appointed by then HUD Secretary Ben Carson to be a member of the Housing Counseling Federal Advisory Committee, and in 2021 was again appointed to this federal advisory committee by current HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge. Marcia served as Vice-President of Public Housing on the Board of the Tennessee Association of Housing Redevelopment Agencies (TAHRA), served as a board member of the United Housing in Memphis, and as a VP on the board of the Southeast Affordable Housing Management Association (SAHMA). She also formerly served on the Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati's Advisory Council.

Marcia is a proud wife, mother of 7, and grandmother of 17. Marcia's business philosophy is one of servant leadership, and she believes in placing people first and always striving to leave whatever you touch better than you found it.