Nevada HAND, Inc
Tim Veenstra has extensive experience in the housing industry. Tim currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Nevada HAND, Inc since April 2020. Prior to that, they worked at the Illinois Housing Development Authority as the Director of Asset Management from October 2015 to April 2020. Before that, they held various roles at the Chicago Housing Authority, including Deputy Chief Housing Officer, Asset Management from July 2008 to September 2015, Real Estate Development Manager from August 1999 to July 2008, and Management Analyst/Sr. Project Coordinator from April 1996 to July 1999.
Tim Veenstra obtained their Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Policy from the University of Chicago, where they studied from 1988 to 1992. Tim then pursued a Master of Arts degree in Human Development and Social Policy at Northwestern University, completing their studies from 1992 to 1996.
Nevada HAND, Inc
Nevada HAND is a mission-driven 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation dedicated to the development, management, and preservation of affordable housing. Through continuous growth, Nevada HAND has become the largest provider of its kind in the state of Nevada, currently owning and/or managing 35 apartment communities across the Las Vegas Valley that are home to over 7,900 seniors, working adults, and children. Resourceful development strategies and partnerships have allowed Nevada HAND to build, manage, and preserve apartment communities with rental costs below market rate. Nevada HAND employs over 200 individuals and is made up of distinct entities and departments, all working together to add their expertise and excellence to maximize the resident experience. Our departments include: • Real Estate Development identifies available property and project opportunities, develops strategies for partnerships, and secures funding for various initiatives. • HAND Construction Company (HCC) oversees the work of design professionals and sub-contractors to build highly functional and efficient properties. • HAND Property Management (HPM) manages the daily operation of the independent living multi-family and senior communities, including resident screening, leasing, and property maintenance. • Resident Services (RS) helps families and seniors by coordinating on-site programming and connecting residents with assistance programs and community organizations that can enhance overall quality of life. • HAND Senior Living (HSL) operates two unique affordable assisted living communities, Silver Sky and Silver Sky at Deer Springs, that feature around-the-clock care and assistance to seniors who need a higher level of care. • Corporate Administration houses business operations and management functions including accounting, regulatory compliance, resource development, information technology, payroll, marketing, and human resources.