Joe Hagan

Joe Hagan's career in affordable housing spans a little more than three decades. At his current position as president and CEO of the National Equity Fund, Inc., he has a special incentive for going to work.

As one of the largest national syndicators of low-income housing tax credits, NEF helps change people's lives in a positive way. By raising equity to support a range of projects, NEF helps create new affordable housing and sustainable revitalized communities throughout the U.S. Since joining NEF in 2000, Hagan has spearheaded raising $6.3 billion in equity investments, which resulted in more than 78,000 new residences across the country.

He currently serves as President of The Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition and was recognized in 2009 by Affordable Housing Investor's Counsel for his lifetime achievements in the industry.

His previous posts include managing director of Banc One Capital Markets, Inc, where he co-managed the low-income housing tax credit group, managing director of Banc One Capital Funding, and president of Bank One Community Development Corporation working in 12 states.

In addition, Hagan was the founder and president of Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing, the largest state equity fund in the country, and served as director of rental housing programs for the Ohio housing Finance Agency. He also directed Ohio's Pickaway County Metropolitan Housing Authority.