Sean Gilbert

Sean is the Executive Director of the Tennessee Valley Housing Services (TVHS) where he directs day-to-day operations of a staff that operates or subsidizes over 1100 units of affordable housing. Prior, he was the Senior Vice President of Housing for Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC). He served as Executive Director of the Housing Authority of Pikeville, KY for 18 years prior to joining KCDC. He has converted over 30 properties through the RAD program with more in the pipeline. He has utilized 4% & 9% LIHTC, FHA 223, CITC, AHTF, PBV, PBRA and a wide array of other funding tools during his career. Mr. Gilbert is also the President of the National Association of Housing & Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) and is a Past President of SERC-NAHRO and a Past President of the Kentucky Housing Association (KHA). He is currently vice-chair of the Tennessee Housing Authority Risk Management Trust Board (THARMT). In 2017 he was recognized with NAHRO’S Emerging Leader Award