Bickerdike Redevelopment Corporation
Zachary Shearer has a diverse professional background in property management, finance coordination, customer service, and conservation work. With experience in roles such as Assistant Property Manager, Leasing Agent, and Student Finance Coordinator, Zachary has developed strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Zachary's work history also includes positions in cooking and administrative roles, showcasing their adaptability and willingness to take on new challenges. Zachary holds a Bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature from the University of Montana.
Bickerdike Redevelopment Corporation
Mission We, the members of Bickerdike Redevelopment Corporation, are committed to the redevelopment of West Town, Humboldt Park, Logan Square, Hermosa, and Avondale communities for the benefit of and control by the low and moderate-income families in these areas. We are deeply dedicated to preserving the ethnic and cultural character of our neighborhoods, while improving the economic conditions of the community. We carry out our mission by: providing high quality affordable housing, struggling against gentrification and displacement, promoting economic development by creating and preserving jobs, and advocating for additional resources. In all our endeavors, we are committed to the principles of: honesty, openness, democratic process, education, involvement and empowerment of community residents, self-worth, self-respect, and pride. Networking with other organizations and stakeholders who share the vision of the community’s collective struggle to conrol its own destiny is integral to Bickerdike’s mission.