AHC
Gunnar Branson is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in the real estate and marketing sectors. Currently, Gunnar serves as a Board Member at AHC Inc., focusing on affordable housing communities in the Mid-Atlantic region, and as CEO of AFIRE, an association dedicated to international real estate investment in the United States. Prior to these roles, Gunnar was CEO of NAREIM, managing real estate investment strategies, and held key marketing positions, including Principal at Branson Powers, Inc., Senior Vice President and Director of Marketing at Transwestern, and Chief Marketing Officer at Heller Financial. Gunnar's career also includes a significant tenure as Director of Global Communications at GE Real Estate, where successful branding and PR strategies were implemented. Early in the career, Gunnar was an instructor in Theatre Arts at Northwestern University. Educational credentials include a BFA in Drama from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts.
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AHC
Affordable Homes & Communities (AHC) is a community-focused, non-profit affordable housing developer. Since 1975, AHC Inc. has developed more than 50 apartment communities with more than 8,200 affordable apartments in Virginia, Washington DC, and Maryland. AHC also provides extensive educational programs and social services onsite at our apartment communities to enhance residents’ lives – and the communities we serve. AHC prioritizes community-building, equity, and diversity throughout our organization - from thoughtful engagement with the residents we serve to long-time relationships with local government and community partners. Our outstanding real estate track record includes innovative development strategies, award-winning architectural design, cutting-edge environmental solutions, and long-time partnerships and quality developments that strengthen neighborhoods and local economies. AHC’s nationally recognized Resident Services program initiated nearly 30 years ago, is helping build stronger futures for more than 3,000 children, youth, and adults who live in our affordable housing communities through education programs, social services, community partnerships, and access to local support. Our team has earned the industry-leader CORES certification, which recognizes AHC’s ongoing commitment to the highest standards for resident services. Volunteer opportunities include working with elementary students in our Afterschool or Summer Program and teens in our Tutoring and College and Career Readiness Programs. We are proud that 100% of the students in our education programs have graduated from high school, with the majority going to college - most the first in their families to achieve this life-changing milestone. To learn more about volunteering, contact volunteer@ahcinc.org.