ALEXANDRIA, Va.–NCUA Chairman Todd M. Harper has appointed Board Member Rodney E. Hood as the agency’s representative on the board of NeighborWorks America, an affordable housing and community development organizations.
The organization is quite familiar to both Harper and Hood: the board seat to which Hood was appointed was previously held by Harper, and Hood previously served on the same board.
“Board Member Hood’s unwavering focus on financial inclusion and deep commitment to building strong communities make him an excellent choice to represent the NCUA in this important capacity,” Harper said. “Given his past work on the NeighborWorks America board, I also know that he wholeheartedly believes in the mission of the organization and will work tirelessly to improve access to affordable and healthful housing in neighborhoods and communities throughout the United States.”
Added Hood, “NeighborWorks America plays a critical role to strengthen American communities through affordable housing initiatives. With the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the mission of NeighborWorks America is as important now as it has ever been. Chairman Harper did an outstanding job representing the agency on the NeighborWorks America Board, and I am thankful that he selected me to fill the seat he previously held.”
Other Board Members
The NeighborWorks America board also includes:
- Chair Martin Gruenberg, member of the FDIC board
- Vice Chair Michelle W. Bowman, member of the Fed’s Board of Governors
- Grovetta Gardineer, senior deputy comptroller for bank supervision policy with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
Hood previously served on the NeighborWorks America board during his first term on the NCUA board.
The NeighborWorks America network includes more than 240 members in every state, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. In the last five years, the organization has generated more than $40.2 billion in investment across the country.