Nevada HAND, Inc
Waldon "Wally" Swenson has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and organizations.
In 2019, they joined Nevada HAND, Inc as the Vice President of Corporate Affairs. In this role, they lead the Communications and Marketing, Fundraising, and Government Relations departments.
Prior to that, from 2017 to 2019, Wally served as the Director of Communications and Marketing at the Illinois Housing Development Authority. This organization is a quasi-governmental self-supporting lender focused on providing affordable housing solutions.
In 2016, Wally worked in the Office of the Governor in Illinois, first as the Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, and later as the Intergovernmental Affairs Manager.
Before that, in 2016, they worked as the Political Director for the Illinois Rebuild Project, and as the Deputy Campaign Manager for Congressman John Shimkus (IL-15).
Wally's earlier experiences include roles in the Office of the Governor in Illinois as the Director of Advance and Lead Advance Representative, as well as Field Office Manager for Citizens for Rauner, Inc.
Waldon "Wally" Swenson holds a Master of Arts in Communications from Eastern Illinois University. Prior to that, they achieved a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, also from Eastern Illinois University. Currently, there is no available information regarding their education at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
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.