Ivory Mathews Tapped as New Executive Director for Housing Authority of Pittsburgh
The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh (HACP) is preparing to appoint Ivory Mathews, who previously led the housing authority in Portland, Oregon, as its new executive director. This decision follows the impending retirement of the current director, who…
Pittsburgh, PA, September 23, 2026 —
The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh (HACP) is moving forward with the appointment of a new executive director. The authority is preparing to appoint Ivory Mathews to the leadership role. Mathews brings prior experience leading a housing authority in another major city, having previously headed the housing authority in Portland, Oregon.
This leadership transition comes as the current executive director, who has served in the position for more than ten years, prepares for retirement. The exact date of the current director’s retirement was not provided.
The selection of Ivory Mathews marks a significant change in leadership for the HACP. Mathews’ background includes experience as the head of the housing authority in Portland, Oregon, an organization similar in function to the HACP. The specific duration of Mathews’ tenure in Portland was not detailed in the available information. Further details regarding the timeline for Mathews’ official appointment and the transition process were not immediately available.
The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh is responsible for providing public housing and housing assistance programs to residents of Pittsburgh. Its executive director plays a crucial role in overseeing operations, managing staff, developing policy, and ensuring the effective delivery of services to the community. The incoming director will face the task of continuing the authority’s mission while adapting to new challenges and opportunities in the affordable housing sector.
The announcement of an impending appointment follows the established process for selecting key leadership roles within public agencies. Information regarding the search committee, candidate interviews, or public comment periods related to this appointment was not provided.
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