Daren Hester

Daren joined Victory Housing in 2022 and is responsible for Victory Housing portfolio of multifamily assets after the development or acquisition phase. Daren oversees all facets of the multifamily portfolio to include management, financial and compliance to ensure the multifamily properties are being managed effectively and remain viable.

Prior to joining Victory Housing Mr. Hester served as the Chief of Asset Management for the District of Columbia Housing Authority, where he oversaw a portfolio of 28 mixed finance properties. Daren was also responsible for DCHA assets of over $210 million in loans from DCHA to private developers, $27 million in private homeownership and $183 million in mixed finance entities.

Daren received an AA Degree in Residential Property Management from Prince Georges’ Community College and a BS in Management Studies from the University of Maryland University College where he also received a Masters in Project Management. Daren is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and is an avid bike rider.