Housing Opportunity Development Corporation
John Kuhnen is an experienced leadership professional in the housing and asset management sectors, currently serving as the Deputy Director at Housing Opportunity Development Corporation since February 2025. Prior to this role, John Kuhnen held various positions at IFF (CDFI), including Vice President of Asset Management, Senior Director of Facilities and Asset Management, and Chief Administrative Officer, from August 2004 to February 2025. Earlier in the career, John Kuhnen was the Vice President of Housing Development at Lakefront Supportive Housing (now Mercy Housing Lakefront) from February 1999 to July 2004 and worked as a Project Coordinator at the City of Chicago Department of Housing from August 1994 to February 1999. John Kuhnen holds a Master’s degree in Public Policy from the University of Chicago and a Bachelor’s degree in French and International Relations from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Housing Opportunity Development Corporation
HODC invests in places that people call home. We build quality, affordable housing, creating opportunities for people to not only live, but also thrive. Housing Opportunity Development Corporation (HODC) is a community-based nonprofit developer of permanent affordable housing primarily serving Chicago's northern suburbs. We envision a society where access to quality, affordable housing is a reality and housing insecurity is a thing of the past. We are pursuing this vision by developing both rental and for-sale housing through both rehabilitation and new construction. We serve families, seniors, persons with disabilities, individuals and local workers. To date, HODC has completed 33 affordable housing projects with over 611 units and manages 437 affordable apartments in communities such as Arlington Heights, Deerfield, Evanston, Glenview, Highland Park, and Wilmette, with more developments in the pipeline. In addition, HODC operates a housing counseling program that has help first-time buyers purchase homes and assists those facing foreclosure. HODC is a HUD-certified housing counseling agency as well as a certified Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO). The Board of Directors includes local citizens, residents, real estate professionals, and community leaders. HODC’s mission is predicated on creating diverse communities. Making additional, affordable housing available, even in small increments, is significant and a step closer to an inclusive community. We take a holistic approach to development that includes building welcoming communities and creating opportunities for collaboration with municipalities, employers, tenants and neighbors.