Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga today [July 1, 2009] announced the appointment of Pete Palmer as Executive Director. “Pete has demonstrated commitment, leadership and ability to direct the Chattanooga Habitat affiliate in fulfilling its mission to give tangible expression to the love of God through the work of eliminating poverty housing,” stated Chip Lusk, Chair of the Board’s Search Committee.
Palmer has been associated with Chattanooga Habitat since 1997, serving on the executive committee and most recently as board president. Prior to retiring from Regions Bank, he worked with Habitat to secure funding for housing at Fairview Park, Habitat Square and Shepherd Park. Additionally, Palmer serves as a director on the boards of the Chattanooga Community Development Housing Organization and the Friends of Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park.
“I am blessed to be part of a ministry which brings diverse groups of people together to make affordable housing and better communities a reality for everyone,” said Palmer. “We have a terrific, hard working staff who is passionate about Habitat. Over the next year, we plan to enhance our homeowner education program, renovate our ReStore to expand its operations, and train additional work crew leaders to increase our annual construction capacity. Currently, we are building three houses with a fourth about to start. We are deeply grateful to our local foundations, businesses, churches, schools and individuals for partnering with us in our efforts to transform lives, one home at a time.”
