Thomas Bryan will become executive director and CEO of the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA), effective March 1.
He will move into the top post after serving as the agency’s chief financial officer since 2019 and previously serving as controller and director of accounting.
“It is a true honor to be selected as CHFA’s next executive director and CEO,” Bryan said. “It’s been a privilege to contribute to CHFA’s mission over the years, and to work alongside communities and partners in addressing affordable housing and economic development needs across the state. I look forward to carrying this work forward as CHFA continues to pursue its vision that everyone in Colorado will have the opportunity for housing stability and economic prosperity.”
He will lead the overall operations and management of the state housing finance agency. The position is appointed by and reports to the board of directors.
Bryan will succeed Cris White, who is retiring Feb. 28 after serving as executive director and CEO for the past 15 years and more than 35 years at CHFA.
Prior to joining CHFA, Bryan served as controller and deputy finance director for the city of Centennial, accounting manager for the town of Parker, and as a senior accountant for FirstBank Holding Co. He is on the board of the Latino Community Foundation of Colorado, Hope Communities, and the Colorado Middle Income Housing Authority.
