Charles Hillman
President & CEO
Charles Hillman has over 30 years of experience in real estate and housing and has dedicated his career to providing access to housing for all. As President and CEO of the Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) since 2010, his leadership has been crucial in addressing Central Ohio's housing crisis. Hillman has significantly expanded CMHA’s reach, tripling its housing portfolio to nearly 6,000 mixed-income homes and leveraging a nearly $1 billion operating budget to serve 160,000+ residents.
Under his leadership, CMHA averages over $150 million annually in development activity (including $275 Million in 2024) and received an A+ rating from S&P Global, where CMHA has leveraged nearly 400 Million in bonds for the preservation and creation of mixed-income housing. Hillman’s career has taken him to Cincinnati and Chicago, where he gained extensive experience in both public and private sectors. He actively serves on several boards, including the Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati, Council of Large Public Housing Authorities, Ohio Legislative Black Caucus Foundation, and the Columbus Museum of Art.
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