Pennrose, a national leader in the development and management of high-quality mixed-income and mixed-use housing, has announced the appointment of Will Eckstein as the regional vice president of the southeast.
In his role as regional vice president, Eckstein is responsible for all aspects of the real estate development process from initial conception through construction, to lease-up and stabilized occupancy or sale.
“Will’s extensive understanding of the local market and proven experience in affordable housing origination, financing, and development make him an ideal leader for our operations in the southeast,” said Ivy Dench-Carter, senior vice president of development. “With a shared vision of transforming lives through high-quality housing, we are excited to see how Will’s expertise will help us expand our impact and address the region’s critical housing challenges.”
Prior to joining Pennrose, Eckstein served as senior vice president at Harmony Housing (formerly Greystone Affordable Development) in Raleigh, North Carolina.
“Pennrose’s reputation for impact-focused, community-driven development has set the standard for the affordable housing industry across the country,” added Eckstein. “I look forward to leveraging my local relationships and experience to expand Pennrose’s impact in the region and provide quality, affordable housing options for communities across the southeast.”
Eckstein holds a Master of Business Administration from Vanderbilt University and a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is actively involved in the affordable housing industry, serving on the boards of the Habitat for Humanity of Wake County, National Housing & Rehabilitation Association, National Rural Housing Coalition, and Rural Rental Housing Association – Texas.
With more than 50 years of experience, Pennrose combines quality development and proven management to deliver exceptional lifestyle-centered communities for its residents. With the superior knowledge and unparalleled dedication to get the job done right, Pennrose develops and operates conventional, affordable, mixed-income, and mixed-use communities throughout the United States.
